Trailer hitch mounted ski rack

[powder_to_the_people]

Any recommendations on a trailer hitch mounted ski rack? My father in-law is trying to buy one for his car. He doesn't own bikes so doesn't want to get the Thule or Yakima ones that require a bike rack to fit skis.

So far we've found this one (https://www.vividracing.com/-p-15341...SABEgIfhfD_BwE), but wondering if anyone here has actual used one that they would recommend? Cheers

[snowaddict91]

Don't do it. Your skis will get annihilated with salt and road grime.

[nickbokhoven]

Any recommendations on a trailer hitch mounted ski rack? My in-law is trying to buy one for his car. He doesn't own bikes so doesn't want to get the Thule or Yakima ones that require a bike rack to fit skis.

So far we've found this one (https://www.vividracing.com/-p-15341...SABEgIfhfD_BwE), but wondering if anyone here has actual used one that they would recommend? Cheers

Probably not car worthy - but works for a van or camper





Owl vans sold a ski box this year. The problem is that most TGR approved ski lengths wouldn’t fit.

The rack you showed looks like a lot of ski maintenance from all the road grime that will be on them


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[old goat]

I third the answer--that's the worst part of the car for collecting sand and salt. Might as well hang the skis from the exhaust pipe.

[tharmor]

Maggots to the rescue! I was about to pull the trigger on something similar and hadn’t even considered the salt off the back of the car. Dodged a bullet for sure!


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[RShea]

Unless you can secure them well and also have them in a complete enclosure or cover/bag, you are just going to be better off with one of the roof top (which are bad enough for dirt and all - bindings etc. need to be covered at least) or one of the side window stick on suction cup racks that they made maybe.

Dry salt free roads and skiing resort destinations do not usually happen.