Old 08-27-14, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Doohickie
So maybe the answer is German car companies don't design their cars to easily mount a hitch receiver.
I think it's mostly aesthetics. Some associate a hitch-mounted rack with a truck and if they have a car, or even a wagon like the Jetta Sportwagon, etc., they prefer a roofrack. Also, these cars aren't as tall as conventional SUVs, so removing the bike's not much of an issue. Hitch mounted racks became popular when more people started driving cars that are based off truck bodies. For those, a hitch rack is just plain easier due to vehicle height.
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