Rear bike rack W463?
 

Gents,

Have any of you mounted a bike rack on your G? I don't want any chincy setup with straps, I'd like to know if there is a specific kit out there for the G - either through Mercedes or a 3rd party. I'm about to pickup my first new bike in many years and want to use the G to transport it along with the woman's bike. My '09 G does not have provision for a tow hitch but I knew RENNTech has a kit as well as there being an OEM solution, both of which I may consider.

Any advice is appreciated.

-m

hey I had the same issue .if you have a hitch you can use saris bike rack fits minimum two bikes.but if you need you can upgrade it to 4.the only problem i found you can not fold it vertically ,because of sparewhell at the back.hope it helps.


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I use the Yakima Sparetime, and it works on any suv with a spare tire in the back. Cost is around $170.. It is really firm and easy to install.

I use a 2" Curt Hitch receiver which bolts on directly to the w463 frame underneath the bumper.
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/...rG-Class-1.jpg

There are a bunch for sale on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CURT-Manufac...53dd9f&vxp=mtr

Then I use a Thule 916 bike carrier. I had an 11" adapter made to extend the hitch receiver to clear the spare wheel holder, so I can fold the carrier vertically when I'm not carrying any bikes. You can find adapters on ebay.

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/...0716-00004.jpg

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/...ikeRackJPG.jpg
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/...1000001228.jpg

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/...1000001227.jpg

Sorry, I just realized the first 2 posts with hitch receiver issues are post 2009 G wagens that don't have the existing provisions for hitch receivers. I'm not sure if the Curt Hitch Receiver would still work for those applications...

Uhaul
 

If you're in a country with uhaul they sell hitches. they may have one for th 09.

A good speed/race shop could fabricate one.

Didn't catch if a roof or front end solution is available or acceptable.

No, UHaul will not have a solution other than welding and cutting. There is nothing to bolt up to on 2009-2012 G in North American market imports.

SWEET Indy ;) A friend has a custom geometry road bike. They're a great company.

Thanks! They are an awesome company to deal with. They went through a few changes recently but they still make good bikes and have great customer service.

This is the 29er's little brother for the road :D. The one to the left with its wheel peeking out is my SS all around do it all MTB.
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/.../TwoTiFLWs.jpg

my custom hitch and bike photo ;)

http://jwestproductions.com/direct/5...%20wyoming.JPG