KootsChewt
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Yes, I agree that they are incredibly similar. I suppose that is bound to happen when designing around the constraints of the same car. I agree that 1.25 is plenty for bikes but I've already got a 2 in rack so I'll be getting a 2 in receiver, also I'll be carrying 3 bikes when my kids get bigger which I think a 2 in receiver is better suited due to cantilever effect.
Also agree the Ecohitch doesn't seem to protrude as far. Usually I'd say that's a plus but with the model 3 and it's size it might be better to have the receiver come out a bit farther so that hopefully the trunk could be opened with a bike mounted.
I'm still undecided, it doesn't seem there is a clear winner. I suppose that means you can't go wrong with either though. I might wait for Black Friday sales to purchase. My 3 comes this Thursday or Friday, was supposed to 12/18 but I can probably take some time off riding at "drive to" trails. Is supposed to be off season after all (I race competitive Enduro).
I'm planning to get a 2" receiver as well to support my North Shore Rack to haul our 4 mountain bikes (or BMXs, depending on the weekend) all season long. I'll be interested to hear how your set-up works out for you with the Torklift (that I see you bought down-thread) as that is the one I was contemplating. I think I'll be able to open the trunk with the NSR mounted with no bikes (without folding etc, I can on my Leaf), and also with the BMXs since they load wheels facing backwards. MTBs I don't think it will though.