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1up USA Bike Rack

Discussion in 'Model Y' started by DDrawer, Jul 8, 2020.

  1. oxtox

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    I agree. Glad I got my extension. BTW, that Super duty looks sweet!
     
  2. SoundDaTrumpet

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    #22 SoundDaTrumpet, Jul 9, 2020
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    @Incredulocious You are golden! Thanks for posting the instructions for all to see. (a) The tip to use the "extra clearance" is very helpful. Any 1upUSA rack is good to go on a Model Y. (b) The 2" minimum insertion on the instructions agrees with 1upUSA which I spoke to earlier today. I wonder what the 4.3" dimension is all about. For this to work, the 3.1" maximum dimension would have to be based on the instructions, and the 4.3" dimension to be the least material condition for fabrication. This would allow the manufacturer allowance to grow the length. Makes sense now.
     
  3. marym23

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    That's a bummer but since I only have the single bike, I'm good. I just don't want the rack that close to my vehicle. When I had it on my M3, I was folding it up, and had it hit my bumper because of user error. So I'll going to use the extender. BTW, that little square tongue attachment they have works great. It makes sure you have it inserted far enough every time without having to measure or worry that you didn't get it in deep enough. For someone like me that worries about that stuff, it is a life saver.
     
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  4. CyberB

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    Does the auto-navigate work with bikes on the rack?
     
  5. mark95476

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    I just wanted to say that I appreciate the effort you put into your top notch responses.

     
  6. DDrawer

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    I got my hitch put on yesterday, and tested out the 1 up quik rack. It fits just fine in my opinion, and I love the rack. I measured 2 inches of depth to the center of the mounting ball and marked it. Looks to have a couple MM of clearance between the bumper black plastic and the bottom of the rack when in the storage position, and plenty of clearance between the white paint and the top of the rack. The hatch has a ton of space to clear the rack when in the down position. Here are some pics


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  7. rxlawdude

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    That's the rack I'm most looking at getting, but that clearance when in the storage position scares me. I probably will get the extension to move it out more from the bumper, but it's still unlikely that the hatch will clear in the storage position. Given how the 1ups fold and are lightweight, my thought is to remove it except when actually transporting bikes.

    So another question, since I would be transporting bikes on long road trips, is security. What do y'all do when Supercharging or eating on the road?
     
  8. brinox

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    Have you tried driving with it while the rack and/or bikes are on? I have mine installed but haven't had the chance to get a bike on there to see how the sensors work without having the software-enabled tow features.
     
  9. DDrawer

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    I have the software enabled tow features, but I suspect you wouldn't use tow mode when using a bike rack because it would disable auto pilot. Without tow mode enabled, it will most likely behave exactly the same as the after market hitch and flag the sensors. Hopefully the release a "rack mode" of some sort some day. I haven't driven with my bike on yet, but I'll report back when I do.
     
  10. looseygoosey

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    Definitely going with one of these racks once I have my hitch installed.

    Assuming if I go with Equip-D it will fit as well or better than what DDrawer showed with the Quick Rack?
     
  11. Gizmotoy

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    Trying to make a decision about which one of these to get. I don't really need the additional weight of the Super Duty, so that leaves the Heavy Duty and the Equip-D in 2-bike layout. I like the easier lever on the back of the Equip-D, but otherwise don't see much difference. The comparison chart on their site doesn't make much of an argument for the $110 more expensive Equip-D. Am I missing something?

    I'll probably take it on an off as necessary. I don't have room in the garage to leave it on all the time.
     
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  12. rxlawdude

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    The Hollywood Sportrider SE2 weighs around 47lb, but I found it easier than expected to put it on and take it off. (No room in garage with rack, and I don't like losing rear sensors if not transporting a bike.)
     
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  13. EVJVG

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    The photos are so helpful! Thank you.
     
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  15. Gizmotoy

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    I finally made a decision on this and put in an order for an Equip-D single with 2 add-ons, eventually supporting 2 adult + 1 child bikes. Looks like maybe delivery in late December or into January at this point. So that's pretty disappointing, but not many other racks are in stock right now either.
     
  16. tortoice

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    Have you received your Equip-D? How are you liking it?
     
  17. Dagobah

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    Timely post. I have the single bike quick rack that uses the 1.25” with adapter. Just placed my MY order with a hitch yesterday. Looks like it should work, but clearance when folded will be tight (which is nothing new).
     
  18. Gizmotoy

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    It's pretty nice, for sure. There are a couple minor issues:
    1. If you install to the minimum 2" depth suggested by 1Up, you can't really use the storage position. It's within maybe a mm or 2 of the bumper, so will almost certainly make contact over bumps. I've been installing to full depth and using the "more clearance" position instead. This might be an issue if you keep it installed.
    2. Needing to install the track screws every time you unfold them from the storage position gets tedious fast. None of 1Ups other racks have this requirement. I thought it would be ok, but the screws are a very tight fit and the tracks need extremely precise alignment for the screw to go in. Of the ~15 minutes the rack takes to install, lining up and installing those screws is probably 10+ minutes of it. So this is an issue if you don't keep it installed.
    Otherwise, the rack is great. Very high quality, easy to use. I got the single with 2 add-ons, and have used it with 1, 2, and 3 bikes installed. Overall pretty happy with it.

    Now I just wish the hitch cover was easier to remove.
     

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  19. MrWattson

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    So I am likely ordering a Super Duty single. I like that I can add a second bike add-on later. For those that have one, it appears the hitch extender is a good idea, correct? Pics without it looked pretty close the bumper for me. Just hoping the extender does not mean it juts out too far. Thoughts?
     
  20. Gorpis

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    if you get the equip-d buy the extension from them. It will fit without the extension but when folded up the tailgate will not clear the rack if you accidentally open it. The tailgate will clear the rack with the extension
     
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