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- John
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- Dearborn, MI
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- 2025 Maverick Lariat AWD Hybrid in Azure Grey
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I mentioned in BEKI's build thread, but thought I would share a few more details and photos here.
We wanted a way to conveniently haul our fat tire eBikes in the bed of the Maverick without having to buy a hitch mounted rack. With the two of them on a hitch mounted rack, I am always concerned about how much they block the tail and brake lights. So I designed and built a simple wooden rack that uses the wheel well pockets to locate it and hold it in place when not loaded with the bikes. Also., since the bikes were long enough that the tailgate needs to be down when they are loaded, I made the tail of the rack hinged so that when the bikes are not on the rack, I can still close and lock the tailgate. The whole rack is designed so it is no higher than the wheel wells even when folded so that much of the utility of the bed is maintained.
With the bikes loaded, I simply use ratchet straps to secure them to the tiedowns in the bed and that holds everything securely in place.
It has worked out great. I threw a couple of carry handles on to it to make removal and storage of the rack when not needed (Michigan winters). It is relatively lightweight and easy to move around.
Here are some pics....
We wanted a way to conveniently haul our fat tire eBikes in the bed of the Maverick without having to buy a hitch mounted rack. With the two of them on a hitch mounted rack, I am always concerned about how much they block the tail and brake lights. So I designed and built a simple wooden rack that uses the wheel well pockets to locate it and hold it in place when not loaded with the bikes. Also., since the bikes were long enough that the tailgate needs to be down when they are loaded, I made the tail of the rack hinged so that when the bikes are not on the rack, I can still close and lock the tailgate. The whole rack is designed so it is no higher than the wheel wells even when folded so that much of the utility of the bed is maintained.
With the bikes loaded, I simply use ratchet straps to secure them to the tiedowns in the bed and that holds everything securely in place.
It has worked out great. I threw a couple of carry handles on to it to make removal and storage of the rack when not needed (Michigan winters). It is relatively lightweight and easy to move around.
Here are some pics....
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