Trailer Hitch and Swinging Bike Rack for Great West Conversion Van on 2003 Dodge Ram Van Chassis
Question:
I have a 2004 Great West Van with the tire mounted on one of the back doors. Is there a rack made to fit and still enable the doors to open?
asked by: Frances
Expert Reply:
To be able to use a bike rack and be able to open the rear spare and hatch doors (which look like they open towards the left side of the vehicle) I recommend installing a trailer hitch and using a swing away bike rack.
Your 2004 Great West was built on the 2003 Dodge Ram Van chassis so for a trailer hitch I recommend # 75140. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver. For a bike rack that swings off towards the passengers side of the vehicle I recommend the Thule Apex, # TH9027XT, which will allow you to swing the bike rack over, with or without bikes loaded, so you can open the rear doors. I have linked a video showing how it works.
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Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
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Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
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- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- CURT
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