[JWorld19TH-E]

Hey everyone first time long time here. Just got a sweet 2019 Trail Hawk Elite in Hydro Blue. Found it at a dealership in Ft Myers and had only 10k on it so I pulled the trigger. I LOVE this thing. My first Jeep and will be doing lots of riding out in Colorado.

One quick question. I have the factory two package. Can anyone recommend a good bike rack that can hold 2 bikes? Also do I need to buy any special adapters for a hitch mounted bike rack off the factory set up?

Thanks in advance!

 

[MikeR.]

I just got a cheap one off amazon. Works well. If you don't have a pin, just order one that comes with a locking pin. Even if you do have a pin, you might need a new one as some of the racks use a slightly smaller pin. Some will come with a bolt, but I'm not a fan as I have to get a drill and wrench to put it on and off each time.

 

[Mark_]

I just got a cheap one off amazon. Works well. If you don't have a pin, just order one that comes with a locking pin. Even if you do have a pin, you might need a new one as some of the racks use a slightly smaller pin. Some will come with a bolt, but I'm not a fan as I have to get a drill and wrench to put it on and off each time.

Agreed. I have one with a bolt, the advantage there being they go on tighter so less clunking. I have another cheap one with a pin, it used to clunk around so I added a few strips of Gorilla tape on the square tubing and it's quiet now. I can also use a locking pin on the second one.

 

[@JC]

I've been using this one since way back we got the 15 TH - https://www.amazon.com/Apex-BC-3581-3-Bike-Adjustable-Bicycle/dp/B000S6TYW6

It works great and folds up out of the way and will tilt forward/down if you leave it connected so you can open the tailgate. They also make a 2/4 bike version. Lately it's mostly attached to the RZR though so we can bike when we go offroading.

 

[techguyga]

Agreed. I have one with a bolt, the advantage there being they go on tighter so less clunking. I have another cheap one with a pin, it used to clunk around so I added a few strips of Gorilla tape on the square tubing and it's quiet now. I can also use a locking pin on the second one.

@Mark_ I've used these J-pins for years on all my vehicles that tow. I love them, and no rattles no matter what I slide into the receiver.

Draw-Tite | 63201 | J-Pin® Anti-Rattle Device, Fits 2 in. Receiver

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[Flybynightcru]

Hey everyone first time long time here. Just got a sweet 2019 Trail Hawk Elite in Hydro Blue. Found it at a dealership in Ft Myers and had only 10k on it so I pulled the trigger. I LOVE this thing. My first Jeep and will be doing lots of riding out in Colorado.

Welcome from Utah, and congrats on the new TH/E!!! Do you have the 2.0 Turbo, or the V6???😎

 

[SunnyHawk]

Are you looking for a rack with a tray or one that holds your bikes by the top tube? If you have sloping top tubes I would recommend a rack with trays. I use a 1-Up rack which is very sturdy but they can be pricey. It's a tray mount for a single bike but you can add adapters for up to 4 bikes. It all depends on your budget. And I had to add an extender to the hitch mount because the handlebars hit the rear hatch. Either way the recommendation to add an anti-rattle device is a good one. It's scary watching your bike move around and rattle as you drive down the road.

 

[JWorld19TH-E]

Welcome from Utah, and congrats on the new TH/E!!! Do you have the 2.0 Turbo, or the V6???😎

Hey thanks! I have the 3.2 V6. Only gripe like many gave said is this engine gets quite thirsty.

 

[rumrunner]

I use a threaded bolt & Curt brand stability straps. good luck w/ your quest for a bike rack. the choices ate mind boggling

I use a Swagman Titan for when I carry 4 bikes. I made it work for me but not sure I would recommended it

I have a much smaller unit for when it's just 1 or 2 bikes. it is super small & the arms fold down for when I'm driving around w/o the bike

 

[AZJeeper]

I sprung for the QuikrStuff rack. The wife and I have e-bikes that range between 55-61 lbs. The rack can hold 120 lbs per position (2 bikes) so it is plenty stout. I also got the ramp to make loading/unloading very easy. A bit expensive, but really quality built so it's worth it IMO.

 

[rumrunner]

I sprung for the QuikrStuff rack. The wife and I have e-bikes that range between 55-61 lbs. The rack can hold 120 lbs per position (2 bikes) so it is plenty stout. I also got the ramp to make loading/unloading very easy. A bit expensive, but really quality built so it's worth it IMO.

very cool! I like how high up it sits!

 

[@JC]

Old pic but this is what the Rage triple rack looked like on the back of my 15 TH. Not quite as fancy as the Quikr one but less than 1/3 of the cost. But then I also didn't have $3k+ electric assist bikes on it either...