| Author | Message | ||
     Cameron Grizzle (Grizzle) New Member Username: Grizzle Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2004 |
I'm looking a a bike rack that fits into the hitch and can hold 4 bikes. My only concern is making sure the rack sticks-out far enough to clear the spare. Thanks for the advice. | ||
| Tony DiFranco (Nhrover) Member Username: Nhrover Post Number: 105 Registered: 11-2002 |
I have the same vehicle and have a Saris bike rack. It supports 4 bikes and fits into the 2 inch hitch. Perfect for me. Also folds / releases to allow partial opening of the rear door. unless you get a real expensive rack with swing arm you will only get partial opening of the door. I think I paid around $100.00 for it. had it for 2 years now and it still does its job well. Any q's let me know. -Tony | ||
| Bill Mallin (Billmallin) Member Username: Billmallin Post Number: 134 Registered: 09-2003 |
This Yakima rack fits without any modification: http://www.houstonlandroverclub.com/images/merchandise/members_items/josh_yakima .jpg, though you are a bit too late; he just sold it last week. It's called a Yakima ROC'N Gate rear hitch mounted bike rack should you care to go look at one at the store. I had a bike rack from my previous truck, but like you've eluded to, it didn't fit b/c of the spare tire. I simply cut the tongue in half and spaced the two pieces about 8" apart inside of a piece of box tubing. Then I welded it all together, problem solved. If you want me to take a picture of it, let me know; I need a reason to get off the couch anyway  | ||
| Bruce Philp (Creemore) New Member Username: Creemore Post Number: 8 Registered: 09-2003 |
FWIW, I just got a Thule Trailblazer with a ski attachment. It fits into the receiver with a snazzy locking bolt. It's pretty easy to take on and off, has integrated bike locks and some other gizmos. Very happy with it so far. Good luck! | ||
| Brian C. Barr (Bbarr) New Member Username: Bbarr Post Number: 5 Registered: 01-2004 |
I have a Thule 936 which holds 2, the 934 holds 4. It clears the spare with no problem and has a pin so the arm lowers so you can open the rear door about halfway. Its also pretty sturdy and will stop a dodge pickup before it reaches the bumper  | ||
| Bill Mallin (Billmallin) Member Username: Billmallin Post Number: 143 Registered: 09-2003 |
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| Rob Caulfield (Wrldky) Member Username: Wrldky Post Number: 90 Registered: 02-2003 |
Cameron, I did a lot of research on this before I bought a rack. I only needed the rack to transport bikes to the beach or short distances. So I didn't really care if it swung away or not. Allen makes a bike rack that is solid and folds down. Not enough to open the door of the discovery completly. But for the price it's the best rack out there. I believe they run less then $100 for 4 bike rack. | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Senior Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 675 Registered: 02-2003 |
I gotta yakima roc-n-gate the swing away one. its dope and IMHO a must for the swing away rear door, well at least for me since all but one of my passengers has to get outta the back back door. I love the rack I have about 2000 miles on it with no problems at all. its super stable. I have had 4 bikes on it with no issues. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 3048 Registered: 02-2002 |
I've got the Yakima Terra-firma, which is the non-swing-away version of the Roc-n-Gate. I just couldn't justify doubling the cost for adding the swing-away feature. I don't leave the rack on the Disco, I only put it on there when I'm using the bikes, so not swinging away wasn't such a big deal. Money no concern, the Roc-n-gate, definitely. On a budget, the Terra-firma. Either way, go Yakima...... -L | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 856 Registered: 05-2003 |
I've got the LR rack (it does swing away). Been very happy with it. I haven't needed to use it since I switched to bigger tires (including the spare on the rear door), so I don't even know if it will still fit. I'm wondering who makes the Land Rover bike rack? In Bills link above, I saw the Yakami rack for the first time - it looks very similar to the LR rack. | ||
| Brian O'Connor (Hooky) Member Username: Hooky Post Number: 87 Registered: 09-2003 |
before you buy a rack check out http://www.roadbikereview.com/defaultcrx.aspx or it's sister site http://www.mtbr.com/ for information and reviews. Personally I use a DraftMaster, have had it 5 years now and have carried my Titanium Framed Wonder Bikes cross country with it several times. I love it even though I don't get 100% access to the back door with it in the reciever, but I get enough room when the rack is down - so it has never been an issue. It may be for you too... http://www.draftmaster.com/ The LR rack used to be a Yakima, not sure if it has changed or not. |
