I hope this helps. I didn’t get the wheel plate, I’ll just mount the bike rack and a custom bracket to hold some other gear.
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Hey thanks, so just to confirm you have the ultra swing not the mega swing from Rigd?
I ask because I have a tundra so probably similar width as your truck and wondered if the Ultra cleared the tailgate. Also with a bike will it clear in full swing from hitting side of truck.
It appears yours will clear.
Post the full setup when your done, may have to copy you!
I cut & pasted this from my order:
“RIGd UltraSwing Hitch Carrier Mega-Fit”
UltraSwing is the name for the product, which has three versions: multi-fit, 4Runner, and mega-fit.
I decided on a 1up bike rack with Rakattach swing arm. I really like the 1up rack. Super strong, high quality, easy to use. I went with the single rack and got an add-on.
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What do you all use to lock up your bikes when they’re on the rack?
Bought a handful of the wheel locks from the 1up website when I bought their track and swing away. Super quick and easy, plus everything is keyed the same.
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I have the wheel locks from 1up. I use these if I am going to leave the bike for a short time. If it’s going to be all day I put the bike in the gfc and chain it to the frame.
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I run the 1UP heavy duty double with a dual hitch extension so it clears the gate. I was going to go with the Rack Attach but I couldn’t justify the cost for a little more convenience. Once I remove my armor for its re-powder coat (I do every few years) I will put a hitch receiver directly on my gate for the 1UP rack.
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Pic of your rack and bike?
When I go out Friday I will snap some picks, currently I only have the rack on the truck. I still need to order the 1UP license plate relocation.
Is that a swing out on swing out?
Insert a “Pimp my Ride” meme about putting a swingout on a swingout.
But yes it is. I didn’t want to add the extra stress on the swingout. Two jerry cans, a spare tire, hi-lift, and two bikes all on one pivot arm seemed to excessive, so I added the swingout bike carrier to alleviate some of the stress.
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I should state the rack attach is the way to go but I have my money tied up in things at the moment. This works for now though. I set it at the bottom so the gate will clear but this rack is so easy to use if I need the clearance I will flip it and run it that way and remove should I need to get in the rear gate. Great thing about the GFC is I can normally use any of my panels to get in the bed.
Where did you get that dual hitch mount? Looks like I could run it as a riser for toting bikes off road. Am I correct?
Peace.
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Yes you can, it also allows me to tow the raft trailer and hitch the bikes at the same time. You can buy these on Etrailer, Walmart, etc. Autozone and Orielly had to order them if I wanted them.
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1UP USA makes a bomb proof bike rack for the hitch receiver. That with a RIGD Ultra Swing would be a pretty killer setup.
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Not on a truck + camper but the Wilco Swinghitch along with the 1up is a solid setup. I like the Wilco because it keeps a lower receiver open.
I love that the 1up will fold up when not in use, but reviews that I saw imply that the upright stabilization arms are prone to bend during overlanding. However, this doesn’t look to be the case with the Xtremluck’s 4 Runner post above. Maybe just lucky?!
It sounds like the 2 most rugged overlanding mounts are the Rigd and ISI Mounts. However, it looks like the have to protrude from the vehicle full time or be removed when not in use.
I’ve got some questions about the Rigd (https://www.rigdsupply.com) system with their representative that started a chat here. It looks super rugged, but I’m not sure on a few points; so hopefully will hear back from him soon.
The ISI system (iSi Advanced 4x4 Bicycle Carriers | Extreme Duty | Offroad | Cars | 4x4 | Caravans and Camper Trailers ) looks like it has a better departure angle, but it’s an Australian company and their rep said(as of Jan. 2023) that world events have caused them to withdraw from the U.S. market for the time being, but that they are working to address it.
All thoughts very much appreciated!! Cheers!