Cyclers, need a bike rack (trunk mount not trailer) for my SUV any recommendations?

• Fab1b

  

  I need a 3 bike rack that is a trunk mount for a SUV, Chevy 4dr S10 Blazer. I don't have a trailer hitch and don't want a roof rack. I have been searching on amazon but I never trust the reviews and I will be driving an about an 18hr round trip with 3 bikes. Any suggestions?
• LJ

  

  Find a coupon and get a hitch installed. I wouldn't trust a trunk mount on that long of a trip.
• Fab1b

  

  I have thought of that as well, where do you get a coupon???
  
  Also still would like to hear from anyone that has used a good trunk mount rack.
• LJ

  

  I used to use one on my lexus. I just never felt they were very sturdy.
  
  You can get coupons from the manufacturer or I might be able to hook you up with a manufacturer directly, old fraternity brother of mine owns a hitch company in Canton.
• Fab1b

  

  Since he is in Canton, is that gonna help me in Jacksonville, Fl?
• LJ

  

  Fab1b wrote: Since he is in Canton, is that gonna help me in Jacksonville, Fl?

  They are a national company. Their florida rep is in Stuart, that anywhere close?
• Fab1b

  

  Stuart is a haul for me probably about 4hrs
• Thunder70

  

  how much would it cost just to buy a hitch and put in on yourself? what kind of SUV do you have?
• Fab1b

  

  Its a chevy s10 blazer 4 door but there is no existing hitch and I don't know much about working on cars at all.
• LJ

  

  Should be ready for the receiver.
• Fab1b

  

  I will check into it, thanks. I am actually gonna swing by a bike shop this weekend and see what they recommend as well.
• Thunder70

  

  on my jeep there is a very faint outline on the rear bumper (plastic) that is meant to be cut out in order for a reciever to be installed. they are just bolted to the frame. might be something to look into...
• Fab1b

  

  ^thanks will look at that too
• Thunder70

  

  http://www.reese-hitches-online.com/
• thavoice

  I got a hitch put on my Honda Accord last year....(dont laugh) and it cost around 200 b0nes.
  
  I forget what kind of bike mount I got..ill check it out. I really like it tho.
• j_crazy

  

  if you weren't such a pussy, you'd rid the bike for the trip.
• Fab1b

  

  j_crazy wrote: if you weren't such a pussy, you'd rid the bike for the trip.

  Well you have a point will save a ton on gas
• iuhoosier11

  I have a $25 dollar trunk mount from walmart that worked great for a 1200 mile trip last year. If you want to go the hitch route, hit up the local junk yard and find a wrecked blazer with a factory hitch. It's only 4 or 6 bolts and most of the time the junk yard will pull it off for you. Probably cost $60-$75 bucks. If I had some extra cash laying around though, I'd go with a nice thule or yakima roof rack set up.
• Fab1b

  

  I am getting a hitch installed tomorrow morning. 2 bike stores recommended that I do not use the trunk mount for a SUV because different from a car it will really just be the straps holding it on since a SUV is straight up and down and on the cars it bends over the trunk.