can I use an upright hitch mounted bike rack on the top receiver, and a cargo basket on the bottom receiver?
744163
I would say, Yes. You just can't tow anything using the top receiver, but a bike or 2 shouldn't be any problem at all.
404103
Just the top receiver has a limited weight. Cannot be used for towing, just a bike rack or similar items.
1824852
U-haul, Hertz, Ryder, etc, you need to have the 2" receiver installed so the bike rack has a place to slide into.
184286
I do not know as Ido not have a bike rack but I do not see any reason why you couldn't attach one.
1078984
No way! The weight is no problem. Properly installed it will hold your bike just fine. The rack is very heavy and well made. It does however depend on the additional supports being welded to the frame on either side . The setup is very critical. The side supports must be welded in the same plane as the main hitch. If not it will bind and not slide in and out. I took mine to a welding and machine shop that I trust. It took a whole day to get it exactly right. Cost was about $500 but with the additional supports it was rock solid. John S.
179332
"Body armor 5125 roof rack adapter pair" These will allow Thule or Yakima rails to be used on this rack, and then you can put a basket on that.
88345
There is an adapter that fits on to the bike rack before you insert it into the receiver hitch. The adapter allows the rack to insert into the 2" hitch and not move around.
149704
I don't see why not. Rack is simple on and off. I load rack and two bikes in 5 minutes and remove all upon return.
61530
Yes you can. Just play with the position of the brackets, depending of your bikes. When I have two bikes I prefer to tied them together to avoid scratching them each other. Great carrier and very light too.
1430497
Hmm. Well the rack sits as high as the hitch. I would measure the exact height and then Think of it from a standpoint of how much muscle you want to put into getting the bike up there. You could always make a longer ramp then the one that comes with it to make it easier rolling up on the back...
2224994
I have the LoadWarrior Rooftop Cargo Basket extension (20" longer) that comes with a moveable crossbar that goes across the center of the basket and attaches to the sides. This is an extra crossbar that comes with the basket that can be used for mounting any type of bicycle rack over the top of the basket. I don't use mine but it's really sturdy if I needed extra lateral support.
1195896
I would contact the company to be certain, but we load really beefy kids bikes on there with no problem. Just make sure your hitch is rated for the very heavy Swagman PLUS your very heavy bikes. ;)
1700152
I would think so, the bottom part of this basket came with two long/flat attachments. But I already had something like this installed: Topeak Explorer Bike Rack
700977
This is a very stout and heavy piece. It's not appropriate as a towing extension but should be fine for a cargo carrier. My bike rack is about 50lb itself. Add two mountain bikes and your up to 150lb total. Handles this very easily.
2099143
I don't see how you would join the two racks together. The bar on the second rack that would normally fit into the receiver would not fit into the end of the bar on the first rack. I would bite the bullet and buy the 4 bike rack. Rick
1071122
Yes. I have saddle bags on my rack but pannier bungee hooks will attach to this rack.
1152490
No, just make sure you have a 2" receiver on your vehicle to accommodate the cargo carrier