1.25" hitch for bike rack recommendos

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seasick - 10 May 2006 03:08 GMT

Is the 1.25" Hidden Hitch as good as any for holding a bike rack on the
Outback wag or is there a "right one" to get? We will not be towing with
this vehicle. While I'm asking does anyone have a hitch mount bike rack
they can recommend? I'm liking the looks/build/functionality of the Thule
T2.
Thanks.

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Grolch - 10 May 2006 03:28 GMT

I got the Subaru accessory (2 bike, folding 1.25" hitch-mount) very
securable, solid, not fussy.

> Is the 1.25" Hidden Hitch as good as any for holding a bike rack on the
> Outback wag or is there a "right one" to get? We will not be towing with
> this vehicle. While I'm asking does anyone have a hitch mount bike rack
> they can recommend? I'm liking the looks/build/functionality of the Thule
> T2.
> Thanks.

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Carl 1 Lucky Texan - 10 May 2006 03:46 GMT

I have the 1upusa rack. (www.1upusa.com) and it is a work of art! (costs
as much too.) Got longer arms at no additional charge for my recumbent.
I use it in my Subaru hitch I bought with my car. I've heard nothing but
good about the hitches from etrailer - I THINK Hidden Hitch is one of
them - maybe Drawtite is the other? Also, an online discount dealer like
www.subarugenuineparts.com could ship you the Sube one. Probably less
than an hour to install.

fyi

Carl

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seasick - 10 May 2006 04:08 GMT

>> Is the 1.25" Hidden Hitch as good as any for holding a bike rack on the
>> Outback wag or is there a "right one" to get? We will not be towing with
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> Carl

That 1upusa rack looks amazing. It folds up to almost nothing but, as
you've noted, it's not free. Thanks for the links. I'll have to take a
closer look at the Subie hitch.

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Carl 1 Lucky Texan - 10 May 2006 04:54 GMT

>>>Is the 1.25" Hidden Hitch as good as any for holding a bike rack on the
>>>Outback wag or is there a "right one" to get? We will not be towing with
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> you've noted, it's not free. Thanks for the links. I'll have to take a
> closer look at the Subie hitch.

I think I have a poor angle photo of mine;

http://www.ultimatesubaru.net/photos/data/500/105smDSCF1800_wrx_rightrear.jpg

As you can see, it is on a WRX. It also clears my after market muffler.
It came with a nice 'plug' for the opening, drawbar and pin(no ball of
course) and the trailer light cable installed. Dunno if those are
included with the purchase-probably are, email Jamie at
subarugenuineparts.com .

Probably find photos and other experiences by searching the forums at
www.usmb.net , legacycentral , etc.

Carl

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Grolch - 10 May 2006 16:01 GMT

The One Up rack looks well thought out. I like the type of rack where you
can fold away the rack to open the rear gate with the bikes still on the
rack. The Subaru supplied one does this.

>> Is the 1.25" Hidden Hitch as good as any for holding a bike rack on the
>> Outback wag or is there a "right one" to get? We will not be towing with
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>
> Carl

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Carl 1 Lucky Texan - 10 May 2006 23:58 GMT

> The One Up rack looks well thought out. I like the type of rack where you
> can fold away the rack to open the rear gate with the bikes still on the
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>>Carl

I can open my hatch with the rack in place(the 2" to 1 1/4" adapter
moves it out enough for this), or drop it down. Not quite as good as if
it swung to the side or something.

Carl

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seasick - 11 May 2006 02:07 GMT

> The One Up rack looks well thought out. I like the type of rack where you
> can fold away the rack to open the rear gate with the bikes still on the
> rack. The Subaru supplied one does this.

Are there any reasonable images of the Subie rack out there in the 'net
world? I'd like to look into that one before making a final move.

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bigjim@backpacker.com - 10 May 2006 10:07 GMT

Get the subaru roof rack. Hitch racks suck!!!!!

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