Hitch mount bike rack and slee bumper w/ swingout (1 Viewer)

[Josey1972]

I really wish someone (Slee!) would just weld a receiver into a swing out. There's a guy who has this setup on a 60 series and it looks like it works perfectly. It seems so simple but no one seems to want to do it.

I don't know about that. If I have all three family bikes in a rack I don't think the swing out would like that much.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

I really wish someone (Slee!) would just weld a receiver into a swing out. There's a guy who has this setup on a 60 series and it looks like it works perfectly. It seems so simple but no one seems to want to do it.

I've been playing around with this idea.... I think it could be supplemented with a removable support piece in the main receiver. Kind of like how this thing works...

 

[FLWookie]

That just came out. Its actually made by RakAttach linked above but at a significantly lower price. RakAttach quoted me $375 for a medium plus shipping.

 

[Josey1972]

I've been playing around with this idea.... I think it could be supplemented with a removable support piece in the main receiver. Kind of like how this thing works... View attachment 1614058

Rackattach wont work on a slee. I spoke to the owner about it.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

Rackattach wont work on a slee. I spoke to the owner about it.

Oy vey. I didn’t say i wanted it, just Would like to use that support concept to get the rack on the swing out

 

[benc]

I really wish someone (Slee!) would just weld a receiver into a swing out. There's a guy who has this setup on a 60 series and it looks like it works perfectly. It seems so simple but no one seems to want to do it.

You are mistaken Dissent offroad modular rear bumper.

 

[Josey1972]

Oy vey. I didn’t say i wanted it, just Would like to use that support concept to get the rack on the swing out

I thought I would state it for the record since it took some research and a few phone calls. Maybe save some other poor soul some effort. Oi Vey.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

I thought I would state it for the record since it took some research and a few phone calls. Maybe save some other poor soul some effort. Oi Vey.

Also, to save some poor soul some effort, why specifically would the rack attach not work with the slee? I can't see any sort of interference... the license plate may get blocked, but that can be moved... did the owner give any specific reason? I really don't see any reason why I couldn't throw the rack attach into the receiver on my slee rear

 

[slacker24-7]

I found this Reese carrier at Walmart on clearance for $40 it clears the spare tire and folds flat for access to the rear. Works well, my only complaint is it comes with a 2 piece 1 1/4 -2” receiver adapter that’s not the greatest solution, but I modified it a little and it works fine overall I’m pretty happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/Reese-Explor...pID=41XliaUbWYL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

[gwatts]

I have BIOR rear bumper and Mike built an attachment that will mount two bike trays (Thule, Yakima, Kuat, whatever) vertically. Works great when you know you need easy access to the rear on a trip. Most of the time I just a 2 or 4 bike hitch mount Kuat.
This photo is the only one I can find with the BIOR attachment. You need to zoom in under the awning, past the Skottle...
I don't have it mounted up right now or I would upload a better photo. Sorry.

 

[jno]

What about the Hitch Extender – 1UP USA | OFFICIAL SITE + the L RakAttach + 1.25” – 2” Quik Rack Single – 1UP USA | OFFICIAL SITE ?!?!

 

[Somebodyelse5]

I have BIOR rear bumper and Mike built an attachment that will mount two bike trays (Thule, Yakima, Kuat, whatever) vertically. Works great when you know you need easy access to the rear on a trip. Most of the time I just a 2 or 4 bike hitch mount Kuat.
This photo is the only one I can find with the BIOR attachment. You need to zoom in under the awning, past the Skottle...
I don't have it mounted up right now or I would upload a better photo. Sorry.

View attachment 1624659

I don't want to mess with taking my front wheel off and fiddling with adapters for different sized axles and hub spacing... (Boost, non boost, 15mm, 9mmQR, the list goes on....(Yeah, I know, I have too many bikes))

 

[Somebodyelse5]

What about the Hitch Extender – 1UP USA | OFFICIAL SITE + the L RakAttach + 1.25” – 2” Quik Rack Single – 1UP USA | OFFICIAL SITE ?!?!

I'm not sure you'd need this, I don't think there is going to actually be any interference

 

[jno]

I'm not sure you'd need this, I don't think there is going to actually be any interference

this is the message that i got from RakAttach...

"There is going to be a clearance issue with the swing arm on your bumper and the RakAttach.
Even if we used a large size, the bumper wound hit the hinge.
Sorry we can't get you set up.
You could check with the bumper manufacturer and see if a bolt on receiver would work.
You may loose the camera...
thx!
walter"

So they'll definitely be interference. :-(

 

[Somebodyelse5]

this is the message that i got from RakAttach...

"There is going to be a clearance issue with the swing arm on your bumper and the RakAttach.
Even if we used a large size, the bumper wound hit the hinge.
Sorry we can't get you set up.
You could check with the bumper manufacturer and see if a bolt on receiver would work.
You may loose the camera...
thx!
walter"

So they'll definitely be interference. :-(

From looking at pictures of the RakAttach, it looks like there would be no interference... I honestly think they are just covering their a$$ to make sure you don't have issues. I would bet there would be zero interference...

 

[nakman]

for one bike, this works pretty good... Spare Receivers and Slee compatible. Just need to shorten your bike rack, or build a dedicated one, etc.

 

[old5chool]

Not sure if this helps, but I just got a Northshore Rack. I like how compact it is for being able to carry four bikes. It also allows access to tailgate window when folded up. It may work for your clearance issue. If you look in the pic, the rack mounts to the galvanized tubing that inserts into the hitch. There are extra holes to mount it so that it’s farther from the bumper. Here’s a couple pics.

 

[RumBum]

this is the message that i got from RakAttach...

"There is going to be a clearance issue with the swing arm on your bumper and the RakAttach.
Even if we used a large size, the bumper wound hit the hinge.
Sorry we can't get you set up.
You could check with the bumper manufacturer and see if a bolt on receiver would work.
You may loose the camera...
thx!
walter"

So they'll definitely be interference. :-(

I just mounted a RakAttach (sold by 1-up USA now) to my Slee bumper. I got the large driver side swing out and have a 1-up rack mounted to it. It's bad arse and I can finally take bikes AND easily access the back of my truck. Not the cheapest combo but considering the cargo it carries, well worth the price. I'll post up some pics later today.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

I just mounted a RakAttach (sold by 1-up USA now) to my Slee bumper. I got the large driver side swing out and have a 1-up rack mounted to it. It's bad arse and I can finally take bikes AND easily access the back of my truck. Not the cheapest combo but considering the cargo it carries, well worth the price. I'll post up some pics later today.

any pictures?? I'd love to see this.

 

[RumBum]

Here are some pictures.