What Two Bike Rack Is Recommended For A Hummer H3 And Will A Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Work
Question:
WILL THIS BIKE RACK FIT ON MY H3.... AND IF NOT IS THERE A BIKE RACK THAT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND.....IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE A SPARE TIRE MOUNT, I ALSO HAVE A 2 HITCH THAT I CAN USE
asked by: MICHEAL
Expert Reply:
To make sure a hitch bike rack will work on your Hummer H3 you will need to measure to make sure the bike rack will clear your spare tire.
If you measure from the center of your hitch pin hole to the farthest part on the back of your vehicle, which would be your spare tire, and that measures less than 11-1/2 inches then you could use the Swagman Dispatch Bike Rack # S44FR. I have included a link to instructions for the proper installation of this product.
It has a weight capacity of 90 lbs and is a tilting rack which allows you access to the rear cargo area.
The Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Carrier, # Y02599, will not work on your Hummer H3 because the spare tire is too wide for the carrier to attach to the mounting plate of your spare tire. However, the Thule Spare Me 2-Bike Carrier # TH963PRO is a compatible spare tire-mounted bike rack for your H3. The issue you may run into is the license plate of your vehicle being built into the spare tire cover and will possibly be blocked by the bike rack.
If you are going to be carrying womens or childrens bikes that do not have the horizontal bar at the top of the frame, you will want to use the Yakima Bike Adapter Bar, # Y02531. It attaches to the center seat post and to the handlebar post and provides a horizontal bar, so the bike can ride level on the bike rack.
I am sending links to the instructions on the hitch bike racks.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Dispatch Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Dual Arms
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Dual Arm
- Folding
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Yakima
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Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Arms
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Dual Arm
- Folding
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
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