Bike Rack Options??

[deniska]

I haven't been there yet. Check it out, and let us know how it is?!?

Will do.

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[jeremyjeep]

I posted this in another thread, but no reply yet. Trying here, maybe someone knows...

Can anyone provide the measurement for either A, B or both in the image below for a JL? B is most important and would be the top of the hitch to the bottom of the backup camera. Yes, I know B might vary based on drop down hitches, but I'm mainly looking for distance if a straight hitch. I think all JLs are the same, but in case not, looking for a JL 4 door Rubicon hitch measurements. Thanks!

 

[deniska]

A is roughly

I posted this in another thread, but no reply yet. Trying here, maybe someone knows...

Can anyone provide the measurement for either A, B or both in the image below for a JL? B is most important and would be the top of the hitch to the bottom of the backup camera. Yes, I know B might vary based on drop down hitches, but I'm mainly looking for distance if a straight hitch. I think all JLs are the same, but in case not, looking for a JL 4 door Rubicon hitch measurements. Thanks!

A is roughly 8-8.5” to the tip of the camera. This is with a Draw-Tite Class III receiver. And this is a measurement that’s going to be most variable as receivers vary in length.

B is roughly 17-17.5” and should be consistent among straight receivers.

 

[jeremyjeep]

A is roughly

A is roughly 8-8.5” to the tip of the camera. This is with a Draw-Tite Class III receiver. And this is a measurement that’s going to be most variable as receivers vary in length.

B is roughly 17-17.5” and should be consistent among straight receivers.

Excellent. Thank you very much. And the backup camera lined up perfectly with the hitch receiver, correct?

 

[terrytnt]

I’ll instal my kuat rack with the pivot on my jl for the first time next weekend
Will post up

That would be great for all of us to view... many thanks!!!

 

[jeremyjeep]

What type of connection does the backup camera have? Can it be extended out either with a cable and clip on or some type of extension pole?

 

[Man-of-methods]

I posted this in another thread, but no reply yet. Trying here, maybe someone knows...

Can anyone provide the measurement for either A, B or both in the image below for a JL? B is most important and would be the top of the hitch to the bottom of the backup camera. Yes, I know B might vary based on drop down hitches, but I'm mainly looking for distance if a straight hitch. I think all JLs are the same, but in case not, looking for a JL 4 door Rubicon hitch measurements. Thanks!

Why do people hide their license plate numbers when they post pics on here? Obviously you can't drive with it covered in public, so is there something about not showing it on public forums that I'm not aware of? Paranoia? I honestly don't see the harm of it.

 

[jeremyjeep]

Why do people hide their license plate numbers when they post pics on here? Obviously you can't drive with it covered in public, so is there something about not showing it on public forums that I'm not aware of? Paranoia? I honestly don't see the harm of it.

It wasn't my picture, so out of respect, I removed their license plate info. Here is an article of why some blur it out.

https://jalopnik.com/5941797/should-you-bother-obscuring-your-license-plates-in-photos

 

[Man-of-methods]

It wasn't my picture, so out of respect, I removed their license plate info. Here is an article of why some blur it out.

https://jalopnik.com/5941797/should-you-bother-obscuring-your-license-plates-in-photos

Thanks for that bit of info. Learn something new everyday.

 

[jeremyjeep]

Thanks for that bit of info. Learn something new everyday.

No problem. I have many "why" questions too. Why do women answer personal ads from guys in prison, then pick them up the day they get out of prison 9 years later? lol And this too - https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...s-chipped-keys-to-target-jeep-wranglers.1157/

 

[deniska]

Excellent. Thank you very much. And the backup camera lined up perfectly with the hitch receiver, correct?

Yes.

 

[deniska]

That would be great for all of us to view... many thanks!!!

Et voila. Not mine, but I suspect close enough. $300 though. I wish we could all sign up for a groupon or something on this guy.

 

[deniska]

I broke down and bought one (Kuat swing-away that is). Looks like it used to be called RakAttach by another company (and cost less). Kuat were smart enough to acquire them. Go to competitivecyclist.com, with a 15% first order discount it's $250 + tax. Otherwise it's $295 everywhere.

 

[terrytnt]

I just learned about this today from the Kuat folks. They indicated that some Jeeps spare tires made is difficult to release the lever, hence the Kuat engineers have just redesigned this lever and will make it available soon. I'm assuming this is more of an issue with the larger size tires.

Question, so if we go with the 'pivot' there is no need for an extension and the swing allows full access to the back of our jeeps, is that your experience? Also, can you still see with the backup camera? This does make it a bit more expensive, but I'll likely go with the Sherpa 2.0 to save a few dollars (and because I don't need the 4 bike carrier).

This appears to be a great solution to the problems noted above.

 

[desert runner]

Has anyone tried this model on the JL Rubi?

I like the fact that it does open with the gate, that it extends the length of the car by only a few inches (garage!), and that it does not obstruct the rear view camera. However, not sure it will fit the 33" tire and the new third brake light design.

https://www.etrailer.com/p-HRSR1.html?hhyear=2018&hhmake=Jeep&hhmodel=JL+Wrangler+Unlimited

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