There are two schools of thought when it comes to hitch mounted bike racks, one is never remove the rack from your car so you always have the flexibility to quickly carry a bike. The other is to install the rack only when needed, which will provide better access to rear cargo door as well as possibly getting better gas mileage.
However, what I cannot stand after removing the rack is how and where do you store it? Most people like myself will have the rack on the garage floor stood up against the wall. But as you know, this is not a good way to keep it out of the way and it doesn’t sit flat on any of its surface.
Even on the concrete floor and against the wall, you worry about the beautiful finish might get scratched up or the kids might tip it over, trip and stumble over the rack – we don’t want that to happen.
So, how do you store your hitch mounted bike rack when not in use? An easy and inexpensive way to securely store your hitch mounted bike rack while not in use is to use a wall mounted bike rack storage device. With the bike rack storage device, your bulky hitch mounted bike rack will be off the floor and out of the way.
Our Favorite Hitch Rack Wall Mount
1UP USA Rack Stash
- Designed to keep your hitch rack off the floor and out of the way
- Works as a repair/maintenance stand for your bike
- Fits all common 1.25 inch and 2-inch hitch mounted bike racks
- Heavy-duty construction: Steel body and powder coated for a durable finish
- Support up to 100 lbs
- Easy to install in under 5 minutes
Kuat Rack Dock
- Sleek design to store your hitch rack off the ground – no more bending down to pick up your rack
- Works as a repair/maintenance stand for your bike
- Fits all common 1.25 inch and 2-inch hitch mounted bike racks
- Magnetic faceplate for quick and easy release of the rack
- Holds a 4-bike rack, 100 lb limit
- Easy to install in under 5 minutes
Conclusion
If you’ve invested in a hitch mounted bike rack, the last thing you want to do is store it on the floor or have to lug it out of storage every time you need it. The wall mounted bike rack storage device will keep your bulky hitch mounted bike racks off the ground without taking too much space so that they can be easily accessed when needed.
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