Gen 3 - Bike Rack

[23Avalanche]

Hello everyone -

I'm in the market for a four-slot bike rack for my Gen 3 Raptor. I’ve previously used the 1Up USA Rack and loved it, but ran into an issue with the camera on the tailgate—it sticks out, and when I lower the tailgate fully, it could potentially hit the bike rack. I currently have a Retrax bed cover and could mount the bikes above, but I really appreciate the simplicity of a well-designed rear-mounted rack. Right now, I’m using a tailgate pad for local trips, but I’m planning to travel with four bikes soon and need to secure gear in the bed as well.

Has anyone had positive experiences with a rack that allows you to fully lower the tailgate without worrying about damaging the paint or the camera? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[dillard09]

Why not get a swing out for the bike rack? I have a Kuat swing out and rack. Just swing it out and drop the tailgate. Works very well.

 

[NotAnF150]

The Kuat will hit without the swing arm. The only set up I found that works is the saris mh3 modular set up. If you don’t put a tray on the first position, you have clearance to open the tailgate with the rack lowered. Only downside is that it is a heavy rack, and sticks waaaaay off the back of the truck. https://saris.com/products/mhs-3-1-base-2-hitch

 

[RPG9]

Hello everyone -

I'm in the market for a four-slot bike rack for my Gen 3 Raptor. I’ve previously used the 1Up USA Rack and loved it, but ran into an issue with the camera on the tailgate—it sticks out, and when I lower the tailgate fully, it could potentially hit the bike rack. I currently have a Retrax bed cover and could mount the bikes above, but I really appreciate the simplicity of a well-designed rear-mounted rack. Right now, I’m using a tailgate pad for local trips, but I’m planning to travel with four bikes soon and need to secure gear in the bed as well.

Has anyone had positive experiences with a rack that allows you to fully lower the tailgate without worrying about damaging the paint or the camera? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Alta Racks is the answer! The owner is awesome and they stand behind their stuff. It’s all made in house in Salt Lake City and is burlier than the 1Up stuff.

 

[dillard09]

The Kuat will hit without the swing arm. The only set up I found that works is the saris mh3 modular set up. If you don’t put a tray on the first position, you have clearance to open the tailgate with the rack lowered. Only downside is that it is a heavy rack, and sticks waaaaay off the back of the truck. https://saris.com/products/mhs-3-1-base-2-hitch

Not with the swing out on it.

 

[MORaptor1]

Alta Racks is the answer! The owner is awesome and they stand behind their stuff. It’s all made in house in Salt Lake City and is burlier than the 1Up stuff.

Yes their stuff is nice.

 

[OptimusPrime]

I have an older version of the Thule T2 Pro X (9 years) with the extender for 4 bikes total. The rack folds down for clearance and when lowered, the lip of open tailgate just touches the wheel tray when you stand on the tailgate... I'd prefer to get the OneUp, but can't find a justification that the Thule doesn't do the job.

Here it is on my old truck...

 

[insangsong78]

Boundary with any bedrack. I have 3 of these mounted to my Thule trackrack. But it'll work with any rack. It's by far the safest as well. It's not cheap, but your bikes are not cheap. My 3 MTBs are worth well over $20k. So any added deterant is a benefit.