Thread: Install Of Front Runner Rear Swing away Carrier

Originally Posted by Tombie

I'd say you would be starting to put too much load on it doing that!

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Sorry I didn't mean hanging bikes off the actual wheel carrier, just wondered if a conventional bike rack can fit as well as the rear carrier and wheel...

Originally Posted by Stuart02

Sorry I didn't mean hanging bikes off the actual wheel carrier, just wondered if a conventional bike rack can fit as well as the rear carrier and wheel...

I can't fit my tow hitch mounted bike carrier.....and it's extended out further than normal.

Originally Posted by Stuart02

Sorry I didn't mean hanging bikes off the actual wheel carrier, just wondered if a conventional bike rack can fit as well as the rear carrier and wheel...

If you are using a Hayman Reese type receiver like a Mitch Hitch, you can access a longer lug to still allow enough clearance for a bike rack. You would need to investigate the legality of extending the load back out further. The counter weight effect of having the extended load way out the back, would also need examination before proceeding. The actual extended lugs are strong enough for a bike rack, but the longer they go out, the less their capacity.

There are probably better roof mounted options if you can get them up there.