possible soultion for bike racks

[Sammy]

I didn't see any information regarding where the hitch was purchased? I've been looking at the Willwood system but I can't seem to get much of a response out of him... I am looking to add a hitch for a tire trailer just like in the link.

What hitch solution are you looking at or do you have in mind?

[rick3000]

That hitch and a few other good designs are no longer made, unless you want to get one custom built. And you cannot mount a bike rack to them anyway, because it is not a hitch, it's just the tow ball.
The easiest solution would a Willwood hitch (I have spoken with Will, and while I don't have one of his racks, I would not hesitate to do business with him), Bird rack, or a Porsche Roof Transport system if you can find one. The last one I saw went for about $400 on eBay a few months ago, I paid $300 a few years ago.

Unfortunately, there aren't many options out there. I would personally search for a RTS, which is what I have because you can use it for other things as well.

[fatmike]

I'm happy with the Bird rack.

The issue with it though is that the rack itself is "custom". The nice thing about a "hitch" based system is that you can go out and buy a very high end bike rack with lots of nice features (fold down, lock, etc.). I have a system like that on the mini-van and its great. When I sell the mini-van -- I"ll keep the bike rack and use it on whatever vehicle replaces the mini-van.

The Bird system on the Boxster works well for the Boxster -- but its specific to the Boxster, and its also somewhat simple/spartan.

That said, the Bird rack works and I'm satisfied. (I bought mine used on eBay and got a good deal).

Let us know what you do.