Thanks for all the helpful responses. Joe, I appreciate the confirmation on the weight of the racks and that they provide good bike separation. Ray, thanks for the 2" hitch suggestion, tail light obstruction issue, and the tip about the riser. I had not thought of the potential for scraping on sloping surfaces. David, you and I are in agreement about the short comings of trunk and roof mounted racks. Good to know you have had success with your Subaru and a platform rack. That upcoming Sardis does look beautiful and sturdy. Thanks for the link. David, I appreciate the reminder of how far out this rack will extend. The sheer size is a concern. Tony, I like the trailer idea with a custom rack inside. Unfortunately, I do not have a good place to store it when not using it. I think I would also have to register a trailer. (Not a deal breaker, just a hassle) Then I could start a thread about the best tires for a trailer hauling bikes. ;) For a while I have dreamed of an extended cab, full size bed, diesel pickup truck with a custom made, by me, bike rack in the bed! Unfortunately my wife knows that I know this is not in the budget right now. We have at least three multi-night family bike trips on the calendar this year, and I hope to add a few more. Some are less than 5 hours away like Cumberland, MD and Chincoteague, VA. The other, PEI in Canada, will be a longer drive. Again thanks so much to everyone for taking the time to respond. I appreciate all the ideas. I will report back with pics and write-up when I choose. Erl
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