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Old 02-16-2011, 01:40 AM
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How do you carry your bikes? In the vehicle, on the roof or on the trailer hitch? Please post some pictures. The SUV looks a little tall to make roof top racks a little hard to use.
Old 02-16-2011, 03:50 PM
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Bikes are easy to load on top. We use the factory rack (on the RDX) with two RockyMounts without issue. The MDX is only three inches taller then the RDX. If you can't reach from the ground, just open a door.
Old 02-16-2011, 11:40 PM
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I went out and bought a hitch mount today. I like how the rack goes on and off in under 1 minute with a single bolt.

I have nightmares about carry items other than skis and snowboards on my roof as I frequent hotels in the summer that have underground parking.





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Originally Posted by Mr Marco

Bikes are easy to load on top. We use the factory rack (on the RDX) with two RockyMounts without issue. The MDX is only three inches taller then the RDX. If you can't reach from the ground, just open a door.
I am 5 feet 10 inches and I find it awkward to get the bikes on the roof. I would freak if I or others toppled a bike on my roof.



I do have 2 trays for a roof mount set up, but use this on my car only:

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Put training wheels on the bike and tow it with a rope!
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What brand of hitch mount is that and where did u get it?
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Originally Posted by Rees901
What brand of hitch mount is that and where did u get it?
This is a Curt hitch.

http://www.curtmfg.com



Here are the install instructions. Only 8 bolts.

http://sitepro12.sitepro.com/masterl..._13354_INS.pdf

Here is the install video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHqo2zZTEE8
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