MonoRail Platform Hitch Rack
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Why We Like The MonoRail Platform Hitch Rack
You can forget about painstakingly loading your bike in the rear hatch when you outfit your vehicle with the RockyMounts MonoRail Platform Hitch Rack. This two-bike carrier conveniently mounts to either 1.25- or 2-inch receiver hitches, giving you the ability to mount it to your smaller car or large truck. For greater capacity on downhill shuttles and family outings, the 2-inch receiver version gives you the option for carrying a third bike with the MonoRail Single Bike Add-On (sold separately).
Details
- Sturdy two-bike carrier available in 1.25in or 2in hitch
- Fits bikes with up to 29in wheels and 5in tires
- Maximum weight capacity of 120lbs for both bikes
- 3in of side-to-side adjustment for a proper fit
- Front wheel hook doesn't make frame contact
- Adjustable rear wheel strap for security
- Included bike-to-rack and rack-to-car locks
- Tilts down 30-degrees for access to rear of vehicle
- Item #RMO000R
- Bike Capacity
- 2
- Compatibility
- 1.25in, 2in hitch receivers, 20 - 29in wheels, 36 - 50in wheelbases, tires up to 5in wide
- Locks Included
- integrated cable
- Part Number
- 10003, 10004
- Claimed Weight
- 42lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 11 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 23, 2024
Easy and straight forward
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 2 bike
I've only had the rack on for a little over a month but it was super easy to build, simple to load and travels very well. It is less obtrusive than my 4 bike rack and allows me to throw my bike on at a moments notice.
September 26, 2024
The Best Rack Period.
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 2 Bike Model
After an exhausting search we settled on this Rocky Mounts Monorail unit. Lighter and more compact than others, this unit is a dream to work with. No extra parts; straight forward. Loading our bikes couldn’t be easier and once loaded, they are secured in a rock solid mount that even gives me the confidence to travel off road. The receiver locking mechanism is genius and the tilt-down function is a life saver for when you need to access the rear hatch. If you are in the market for a bike mount, and this meets your specifications, buy in confidence.
December 3, 2023
Marnye
I cannot review this bike rack yet because I can’t use it. The product description states there is an adapter that makes it usable for a 2” hitch. It did not come with that. On line “tech” support was a joke and then they vanished. So now I guess I will just purchase the 2” replacement hitch base from the Rocky Mounts website.
May 22, 2023
Look at another brand
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Purchased two years ago and have used it probably 20 on very short trips. At the time they only offered the 1.25" with a 2" sleeve that screws into the base. I went to put it on this week and it wiggled itself loose due to so much play in between the 2" sleeve and the hitch. No matter how tight I screw it in, it comes lose in about 20 minutes of driving. I contacted Rockymounts customer service and they admitted that the sleeve is notorious for having too much play and that I should just purchase the replacement 2" base. Really disappointed that I can't trust a $500 dollar rack to haul my bikes.
May 16, 2023
Awesome rack
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Replaced an older Kuat NV 1st gen. This rack is lighter but has solid quality construction. Bike clamps solid with little to no wobble. The tilt lever is way more ergonomic compared to reaching between bikes to pull the Kuat lever. The cable lock is a separate piece vs the integrated Kuat solution but the Kuat locks are terrible and can be raked open in 2 seconds. Factor in the lower cost and the Rockymounts is a clear winner.
April 16, 2022
Great economy bike rack!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
We originally purchased the West Slope and found that it didnt fit our bikes well. We just upgraded to the Mono Rail and it is fantastic!!
April 21, 2021
Great rack and great price
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I really like this rack. Assembly was easy took 15-20 minutes at most and is easy to install on your vehicle. I like that the hitch pin screw's in it makes the rack very stable. I'd give it a 5 star if the provided locks were metal. The casing is plastic and seems like it would be super easy to break. They sell metal locks which I purchased on the Rockymounts website. The locks are only $2.00 more each then the plastic locks. I wish they would raise the price $10 and provide the metal locks instead of the cheap plastic ones. If you buy one of these racks which I do recommend plan on buying 2 more metal locks at $20 a piece.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
May 21, 2020
Top performer for the price
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I have a Kuat NV 2 and got this for another vehicle and was surprised at how nice it was. If you want to save some money over higher end ones this is a good option. It does not have an integrated lock thought
May 19, 2020
Solid!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
For the price, this rack is extremely well built, and has some great features. I love the easily accessible tilt handle and the solid way it "clicks" into place. I added a $10 hitch tightener to help stabilize the up/down movement, and have full confidence in this rack for long trips. So far I haven't scraped it on anything, and am happy with the high positioning of the bikes. The lock mechanism is a little finicky, but seems as secure as what the other brands offer. The black finish and appearance of this rack looks great for the price point. Overall, I'm super pleased and highly recommend.
May 11, 2020
Nice Rack!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- 1.25â
We have used this rack several times now and are very pleased. The Rocky Mounts Monorail is aesthetically pleasing, easy to build/install, easy to load/unload, and very solid/stable. We have had two 29er mountain bikes on the rack at highway speeds of 80+ and on rough country roads with no issues in either scenario.
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April 21, 2021
Does this rack have cable locks to lock bikes to the rack or not? The description says yes, but a review says no, and the photos don't show any sign of cable locks.
April 17, 2021
