RunHideFight
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Nice to see someone putting a rack on their Model 3, I've been wanting to do this since I got my car in December 2018! I also like the hitches that are hidden, great way to go.
Since Tesla has a hitch option available for Model 3 in Europe, I was hoping they would release a hitch for use in USA/Canada too. In Europe I hear the hitch must be ordered with the car, some suspect this may be due to European regulations that have some requirements that a hitch must come with the car...hoping the rack will be available in USA as an order-able part.
Curious did you consider the 1up or Kuat racks before going with the Swagman? Just wondering if Swagman offers you something unique...?
In my area (Southern California), I see tons of 1up and Kuat. The 1up is the only rack I'm aware of that supports a single bike and there is an attachment when you want to carry 2 bikes. When used with a single bike and no bike is attached I've heard from other Model 3 owners it doesn't interfere with the sensors -- if this is true, I'd keep it on the car most of the time. The Kuat I like because some models have a built-in bike rack, not sure if it blocks the sensors.
I have 3 friends with the 1up (not Model 3 owners), they run them all the time in single bike mode and slap on the attachment when they need it to carry 2 bikes. It keeps the height of the rack low so its easier to access the trunk or hatch. I did a 480 mile road trip with 2 bikes on my friend's 1up, it worked great. Only thing is he had to tighten this knob to stop the rack from vibrating in the receiver every once in a while.
Your needs likely differ from mine, I know the electric bikes are heavier. Really nice setup, enjoy!
Since Tesla has a hitch option available for Model 3 in Europe, I was hoping they would release a hitch for use in USA/Canada too. In Europe I hear the hitch must be ordered with the car, some suspect this may be due to European regulations that have some requirements that a hitch must come with the car...hoping the rack will be available in USA as an order-able part.
Curious did you consider the 1up or Kuat racks before going with the Swagman? Just wondering if Swagman offers you something unique...?
In my area (Southern California), I see tons of 1up and Kuat. The 1up is the only rack I'm aware of that supports a single bike and there is an attachment when you want to carry 2 bikes. When used with a single bike and no bike is attached I've heard from other Model 3 owners it doesn't interfere with the sensors -- if this is true, I'd keep it on the car most of the time. The Kuat I like because some models have a built-in bike rack, not sure if it blocks the sensors.
I have 3 friends with the 1up (not Model 3 owners), they run them all the time in single bike mode and slap on the attachment when they need it to carry 2 bikes. It keeps the height of the rack low so its easier to access the trunk or hatch. I did a 480 mile road trip with 2 bikes on my friend's 1up, it worked great. Only thing is he had to tighten this knob to stop the rack from vibrating in the receiver every once in a while.
Your needs likely differ from mine, I know the electric bikes are heavier. Really nice setup, enjoy!