Bike Rack Recommendations? -- SF Bay Area -- 2020 Model S

[neil_ca]

Looking to install a 3-bike rack on my 2020 Model S. After reading a whole lot of threads on this, I'm looking to install a hitch and rack on the back and not a roof mounted system.

Any recommendations for installers in the SF Bay Area, particularly in the South Bay or Peninsula?

One installer quoted an eye-watering $2500:
$428 for the EcoHitch 2"
$650 for EcoHitch installation
$800 for the 2-bike rack
$380 for the 1-bike expansion
$75 for bike rack installation
+ tax

Thanks.

 

[neil_ca]

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[cmarshack]

EcoHitch with a quality rack is the way to go.

A quality rack after you get the EcoHitch will run you about $800 bucks, no two ways about it. I really like the 1UpUSA racks for my mountain bikes. If you want powder coated Black, it's $795 for two bikes and about $250 for the 1 bike add on.

Seems like you might be able to save a few bucks on the Hitch Installation and why are you paying for "Bike rack installation"?

 

[amallah]

The EcoHitch installation involves removing your bumper, torquing the EcoHitch correctly to the frame, and then carving a hole in the little chrome body panel under the car and putting it back together. Having it done by someone with the right tools and a lift is worth it. "Bike rack installation" is not. You will be removing that bike rack yourself on occasion, so it's not something that requires professional installation.

I have a Yakima Full Swing, it's a 4 bike carrier and not as nice as the the tray-style racks that are mentioned in this thread, but half the price. It's a pain in the ass to get 4 bikes on it,.

The EcoHitch is low enough that you sometimes bottom out on a ramp. I am curious for people who own the Kuat or other tray mount if they end up hitting pavement sometimes?