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1up USA Bike Rack
- Thread starter DDrawer
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It added 4 additional feet when I measured from the rear hatch to the handle bar end. I don't have any clearance issues when backing into a supercharger.
Well, there is a sort of locking mechanism - there is a screw that you tighten after putting on the rack that minimizes the movement of the rack in the hitch. You use a special allen wrench-style tool to tighten a pad that presses against the inside of the hitch receiver. It's a specific size so in addition to securing the rack in the receiver, it also serves as a lock of sorts.
KDeanCville
Member
I love the 1UP rack and it works just fine on our MY. It's close but it works. The pin is a challenge and I tried this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GN6YS2/
I'm now going to look for a bolt/cotter pin, hoping that's easier to get on/off in the tight space. Or maybe something like this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SHBYVYS/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4 (I'm not concerned about locking the rack - if needed I have a cable lock for the bikes.)
Any other suggestions out there? Thanks!
Thanks for that post. I did call 1Up and they said in about a month they will have the correct right angle locking pin. In the meantime there is an inexpensive albeit smaller diameter right angle pin at Pep Boys...I’ll see if it’s the correct length.
I ordered the 2” hitch extender from 1up and tried it out. My intent was to leave the extender installed permanently, and just remove the 1up from the extender when I wasn’t using the rack. I installed the extender at the 5” setting. I have mixed feelings about it so far...
Positives:
- You can open the hatch with the rack in vertical storage position
- More room between bikes and the hatch means less potential for scratching the tesla paint when loading my bike or hitting crazy bumps
- Can install the rack into receiver at full depth
- Much easier to put on the 1up lock for rack
Negatives:
- Less weight capacity
- The hitch extender comes with a lock but it can’t be used, there is no room unless I can somehow move the hitch harness plug out of the way
- It maybe sticks out too much to leave the extender on permanently
Positives:
- You can open the hatch with the rack in vertical storage position
- More room between bikes and the hatch means less potential for scratching the tesla paint when loading my bike or hitting crazy bumps
- Can install the rack into receiver at full depth
- Much easier to put on the 1up lock for rack
Negatives:
- Less weight capacity
- The hitch extender comes with a lock but it can’t be used, there is no room unless I can somehow move the hitch harness plug out of the way
- It maybe sticks out too much to leave the extender on permanently
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Does that have the extender and hitch pushed in as far as possible? Sticks pretty far out. I have the same setup arriving tomorrow to try.
KDeanCville
Member
Yes both extender and rack are pushed in as far as possible. Only way to push the extender in further would be to drill and tap a new hole, and only way to push the rack in further would be to cut off the end to make it shorter.
Davepar
New Member
I recently received my heavy duty 1up rack and it came with a locking pin. However the locking pin was too long to fit in the hole around the Model Y receiver. I couldn't find anything on Amazon that would work. I called 1up, and they've designed a special locking pin for the Model Y. They're shipping it out free of charge.
So if you're ordering a 1up rack, ask for the special locking pin.
So if you're ordering a 1up rack, ask for the special locking pin.
Profink
Member
Can confirm, 1up is mailing me their new model Y lock today.
+1
I've only Supercharged 2x with my rack loaded with bikes and I didn't have any clearance issues.
I've only Supercharged 2x with my rack loaded with bikes and I didn't have any clearance issues.
Profink
Member
Same here. I even bought my rack back in October and they're sending me one for free.
Same here. This company has amazing customer service...
I just called them as well as I’ve had my rack for 2 years. I purchased it for my Model 3 with the Ecohitch. They mailed out the new lock today. They are a great company!
MrWattson
Member
Agreed. I contacted them earlier in the week and they were extremely responsive and sending the new pin. Kudos for great customer service.
SDM44
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I got my lock a few days ago and forgot about these pics I took. I'll have to test it out later, but there's a difference in length between their 'standard' hitch lock and the Tesla hitch lock.
Still, good to see they came out with a 90-degree lock to secure racks on a Tesla, using their new 1/4 turn lock.
Still, good to see they came out with a 90-degree lock to secure racks on a Tesla, using their new 1/4 turn lock.
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