Yep, there's a fair force with bikes bouncing around. I cringe seeing some flimsier brands wobbling around, and resorting to ratchet straps and braces to hold them together. If it was mine, even in the last pic, I'd attach the top of that rack to the trailer, if it isn't already.
Up the front on the drawbar is a better option.
Hey all, this thread is a treasure trove for me - first time commenter! Ive got a question that I was hoping to get feedback from someone who has first hand experience. I am a long term Grip rack user and love them, and have typically owned a ute for shuttles. Im about to get a 4WD (Prado) which cant shuttle like the ute, so i need to work out how Im going to do it. Im back in WA where most shuttle roads are rough gravel. Ill be shuttling some DH bikes and some enduro bikes - most of my bikes have a long wheelbase eg 1300-1350mm, and most are 29ers.
There seem to be two main options:
-4 bike tray style rack (eg Grip rack).
- 4-6 bike vertical hanging rack eg NSR / Shingleback etc.
Ive used both racks to some extent but would like peoples perspective on:
-Security of holding bikes
-Strength of rack ie breaking/ bending
-Risk of damage to hitch
-Ease of access to rear of car (optional for me, not mandatory)
Im not really too fussed about price, but if you have an opinion on it let me know