Bumper hitch

I need a hitch for a bike rack. Nothing fancy. Is there anything that can mount on the back bumper of a 2001 Explorer (with no drilling)?

 

[rileyrs]

any kind of bike rack ive every seen needs to go into a hitch receiver... so probably no.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Nope... But just fyi- The regular hidden/hitch/draw-tite hitches do not require drilling, btw- they go on in 15 minutes in your garage- 4 bolts through the frame...

 

[IZwack]

You might be able to get this to work:
http://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-81378-Bumper-Receiver/dp/B0008F671S

They are usually available from most parts store, maybe even Home Depot or Lowes - so I'd buy locally in case it doesnt work out and you need to return the item.

 

[manaen]

If you don't want a hitch, why not just get a strap on bike rack? there are plenty of good options and they all work well on the explorer. The hitches are probably easier in the long run. I use a Rhode Gear on my truck it is a universal style. Holds the bikes very strong. I've had it on 2 explorers, 2 cars, 1 pickup so it is very flexible.

 

[phoenixgrey07]

u-haul

has anyone heard of u-haul refusing to rent a small trailer to tow??? they said they had too many lawsuits. was planning to use the bumper hitch

 

[IZwack]

has anyone heard of u-haul refusing to rent a small trailer to tow??? they said they had too many lawsuits. was planning to use the bumper hitch

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...explorerforum.com&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

 

[rileyrs]

they will not rent to anyone in an explorer due to the 90's firestone deal.... i know its stupid. because they not only dont rent to the effected explorers at the time, but to Any explorer.

 

[manaen]

You just need to put Mercury Mountaineer stickers on it :bsnicker: "Explorer"


You can thank the lawyers of all the people who tried to cash in on stupid issues like this... I guess they figure statistically people that drive mercury's will not file lawsuits... (before the flames start, it's a joke... )