Seanwrtr
05-29-08, 07:34 AM
Hey,
I have a pick up truck and need a good rack to hold our bikes, any suggestions, thanks.
I have a pick up truck and need a good rack to hold our bikes, any suggestions, thanks.
Recreational & Family - Rack for pick-up
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bab2000
05-29-08, 10:55 AM
Do you want the bikes to ride in the truck bed?
Or, do you have a hitch receiver?
I have a GMC Sierra crew with short bed/hard tonneau cover. I opted for a hitch rack, Thule 914 Roadway.
There are several makes and models to choose from.
Or, do you have a hitch receiver?
I have a GMC Sierra crew with short bed/hard tonneau cover. I opted for a hitch rack, Thule 914 Roadway.
There are several makes and models to choose from.
Seanwrtr
05-29-08, 12:48 PM
I'd like to have them in the bed, rather not tow anything, but thanks for the info, I'll look into it.
cranky old dude
06-07-08, 12:12 AM
You've got a few options. Look up Hollywood Racks...I believe they manufacture a bar style
rack that stretches from rail to rail. I have used flat mount skewer type holders in my Van and pickup
for years. I just mounted them onto a board. This thread has some pics of my setup. It
also shows my unconventional Yakima roof rack which I mounted between my truck rails. This works well as I can now use various Yakima mounts depending on my needs. Hope this helps stimulate some ideas.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=402006
rack that stretches from rail to rail. I have used flat mount skewer type holders in my Van and pickup
for years. I just mounted them onto a board. This thread has some pics of my setup. It
also shows my unconventional Yakima roof rack which I mounted between my truck rails. This works well as I can now use various Yakima mounts depending on my needs. Hope this helps stimulate some ideas.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=402006
kwhman
06-10-08, 08:15 PM
I use this one. I bought two so I can load a bike on each side of bed without getting in truck. Very easy and sturdy! I've used it with 5 diff bikes and it always works.
http://www.etrailer.com/pc-tbbr~UG2500.htm
- Steve in Atlanta :thumb:
http://www.etrailer.com/pc-tbbr~UG2500.htm
- Steve in Atlanta :thumb:
Siu Blue Wind
06-10-08, 10:55 PM
Tired of removing your wheels? Scroll down for pics of it in the bed.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/bikerack/makerack.htm
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/bikerack/makerack.htm
wyeast
06-12-08, 12:48 AM
Big piece of lumber with a buncha universal mounts should do the trick. (they're quick-release skewers that bolt to the lumber)
adambumpus
06-14-08, 01:02 PM
Big piece of lumber with a buncha universal mounts should do the trick. (they're quick-release skewers that bolt to the lumber)
That's what I did. I got two of these things (http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Bike-Hitch-Pro-Locking/dp/B000ACAM7E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1213469872&sr=8-2) and mounted a 2x4 across where the stake pockets are in my Dakota.
Here's a picture of what I built.
http://pictures.bump.us/picKLE-cache/2007/02February/Bikes/Bike%20009_640.jpg
That's what I did. I got two of these things (http://www.amazon.com/Delta-Bike-Hitch-Pro-Locking/dp/B000ACAM7E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1213469872&sr=8-2) and mounted a 2x4 across where the stake pockets are in my Dakota.
Here's a picture of what I built.
http://pictures.bump.us/picKLE-cache/2007/02February/Bikes/Bike%20009_640.jpg