Rear bike rack W463?
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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
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
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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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#4
I use a 2" Curt Hitch receiver which bolts on directly to the w463 frame underneath the bumper.
![](http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/jmlag/2003%20G55/CurtHitchReceiverG-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/i461/jmlag/2011%20IF%20Ti%20FLW%20MTB/IMG-20110716-00004.jpg)
![](http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/jmlag/2003%20G55/G55RearBikeRackJPG.jpg)
![](http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/jmlag/2003%20G55/IMG_1000001228.jpg)
![](http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/jmlag/2003%20G55/CurtHitchReceiverG-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/i461/jmlag/2011%20IF%20Ti%20FLW%20MTB/IMG-20110716-00004.jpg)
![](http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/jmlag/2003%20G55/G55RearBikeRackJPG.jpg)
![](http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/jmlag/2003%20G55/IMG_1000001228.jpg)
![](http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i461/jmlag/2003%20G55/IMG_1000001227.jpg)
#5
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...
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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.
A good speed/race shop could fabricate one.
Didn't catch if a roof or front end solution is available or acceptable.
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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.
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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.
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