GM Hitch-Mounted Bicycle Carrier, Anyone use or know who is the OEM?

[Xao]

I do a lot of Mtn. Biking and have traditionally used Yakima (top of
the car) bike racks to haul my bikes around.

Now that I have my Z71 I was looking at getting a hitch mounted bike
rack, I want to use the bed for all the camping gear, etc...

Has anyone used the GM hitch mounted rack from the GMGoodwrench
accessory shop? How is the quality, I have pretty nice Mtn. Bikes
($2k+) so I need to make sure they don't slop around and are held nice
and snug.

I was going to go ahead and get another Yak Rack but I ran across the
GM version, it's cheaper (which may indicate quality), I just wanted
to check thoughts, experiences, etc... with this rack if avail.

Looking for a rack that can handle at least four bikes.

Thanks!

BTW: A link to the GM Website for this rack is:
http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/gmgoodw...etail=hitch_bike_carrier&sid=1014199607521512

 

[Micheal Artindale]

"Xao" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I do a lot of Mtn. Biking and have traditionally used Yakima (top of
> the car) bike racks to haul my bikes around.
>
> Now that I have my Z71 I was looking at getting a hitch mounted bike
> rack, I want to use the bed for all the camping gear, etc...
>
> Has anyone used the GM hitch mounted rack from the GMGoodwrench
> accessory shop? How is the quality, I have pretty nice Mtn. Bikes
> ($2k+) so I need to make sure they don't slop around and are held nice
> and snug.
>
> I was going to go ahead and get another Yak Rack but I ran across the
> GM version, it's cheaper (which may indicate quality), I just wanted
> to check thoughts, experiences, etc... with this rack if avail.
>
> Looking for a rack that can handle at least four bikes.
>
> Thanks!
>
> BTW: A link to the GM Website for this rack is:
>
http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/gmgoodw...etail=hitch_bike_carrier&sid=1014199607521512


Have you asked the people at your local dealership? If they dont know, walk
away. things like that they should know.

One question though. You have a Full Sized Pick Up, why not use the box,
like it was intended for?

Micheal

 

[Xao]

Local dealerships don't have much information around these neck of the
woods, that's the wonders of being in the middle of corn-fields.

As far as the bed, as I stated, there is not enough room to hold four
bikes, all the camping/vacation gear, AND still make room for what my
wife manages to buy when we do vacation.

I look at it differently, the bed is to throw anything into and run, I
want a bike rack that keeps my bikes prestine, my main bike is $2k+
and by the time I add on the rest, we are in the $5k range, hence I
like to keep them isolated from the rest of the gear. I like the
scratches and dents to come along with the scratches and dents on me
body when I crash, the manly way.

Thanks!

"Micheal Artindale" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

>
> Have you asked the people at your local dealership? If they dont know, walk
> away. things like that they should know.
>
> One question though. You have a Full Sized Pick Up, why not use the box,
> like it was intended for?
>
> Micheal

 

[TM]

"Xao" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I was going to go ahead and get another Yak Rack but I ran across the
> GM version, it's cheaper (which may indicate quality), I just wanted
> to check thoughts, experiences, etc... with this rack if avail.
>

A friend had one. It was made by Thule. GM can, however, change on a dime.

 

[Gene]

[email protected] (Xao) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I do a lot of Mtn. Biking and have traditionally used Yakima (top of
> the car) bike racks to haul my bikes around.
>
> Now that I have my Z71 I was looking at getting a hitch mounted bike
> rack, I want to use the bed for all the camping gear, etc...
>
> Has anyone used the GM hitch mounted rack from the GMGoodwrench
> accessory shop? How is the quality, I have pretty nice Mtn. Bikes
> ($2k+) so I need to make sure they don't slop around and are held nice
> and snug.
>
> I was going to go ahead and get another Yak Rack but I ran across the
> GM version, it's cheaper (which may indicate quality), I just wanted
> to check thoughts, experiences, etc... with this rack if avail.
>
> Looking for a rack that can handle at least four bikes.
>
> Thanks!
>
> BTW: A link to the GM Website for this rack is:
> http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/gmgoodw...etail=hitch_bike_carrier&sid=1014199607521512


http://gmc.parts-performance-accessories.com/ $118.30

i used a yakima roc-4 for years that worked great. the model is
apparently being discontinued and can probably be scored for about
$160 online, perhaps with free shipping. it was simple, but
overpriced like most rack products incl. yakima, thule, saris, ... .

the gm rack sounds great! the extras incl. a lock and straps! my
only concern is that its capacity of four bikes is overly optimistic.
loading and unloading may take finesse to keep from beating up the
frames&wheels.

the roc-2 is the same as the roc-4 with two less cradles. carrying
two bikes on this rack is a no-brainer... with a couple of straps to
keep the wheels from flailing about. i load/unload almost daily and
really like to keep things easy.