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Is anyone using a hatch bicycle rack on their '11-'12 Journey?


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Hi,

I'm thinking about getting a hatch strap-style bicycle rack for my 2011 Journey.

The bicycle shop employee said that two of three manufacturers he researched did not recommend this type of rack for the Journey. The information was vague, but the employee said it's usually because the way the rack contacts the hatch, it can dent the metal.

So I'm curious if anyone is using one, and what brand is it?

thanks in advance.

P.S. I've considered getting a trailer hitch, but that will be a last resort. I do not like the look of trailer hitches.

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I've got a hitch mounted rack on my DJ and it takes about a minute to install, no annoying straps and clips that can scuff up your paint. I had a Yakima trunk mounted bike rack on another car and it was a hassle to take on and off, so I left it on all the time. I think a naked hitch receiver looks cleaner than a strap on trunk rack. Take ease of installation into account.

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