Is it Possible to Attach a Bike Rack to Pro Series # 63153 Cargo Carrier
Updated 06/26/2015 | Published 06/24/2015
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Is it possible to attach a bike carrier to the cargo carrier # 63153? i can see in the pictures that there is an opening that could be use it to attach the bike carrier if the proper holes are in place. I saw in another web site that they offer a product exactly as I am describing. Thanks!
asked by: Marcelo G
Expert Reply:
There's a couple of options for carrying bikes with the Pro Series # 63153.
If you don't mind removing the bike's front wheel, the Swagman # S62FR would be a good choice for bikes with a 9mm skewer diameter, and would allow you to carry one bike on your carrier. Installing wheel hoops like part # CC-125 would also work well, allowing you to carry two bikes.
If you're speaking of installing a bike rack into the back of the shank of the cargo carrier, that's not possible with this cargo carrier. Having the bikes that far rearward of the hitch would apply a great deal of leverage to the hitch, likely damaging the hitch of causing the hitch attachment points to the vehicle to fail, which would be bad.
Hollywood Racks offers a bike rack/ cargo carrier combo, part #HR1450Z-85. The carrier installs to the rear, but due to the distance away from the hitch, the basket only has a 90 lb capacity when used on the bike rack.
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