Looking for a bike rack to fit on my A.R.E. LSII

InNae · 10-02-2005, 04:57 PM

I know there are all kind of people making racks that fit in the utilitrac bed rails, but I have an A.R.E. cover and would like a bike rack to fit on top of it. anybody have any ideas other than drilling holes in it???

Thanks
InNae

bestatchess · 10-02-2005, 05:13 PM

I thought that ARE had an optional rack for the LSII?

**Kronos1965** · 10-02-2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bestatchess

I thought that ARE had an optional rack for the LSII?

On the LSII, I don't think so. (Although they have options for full size caps. All require drilling.

Best bet is to consider a hitch mounted rack...

samauri1 · 10-02-2005, 07:50 PM

Although A.R.E. doesn't make a rack, the rack seen on the LSII lid is made by Nomadic a company of which barecrafters originates. The rack's the only one that is permitted on that top if you want to retain the factory warranty. It must be installed by an authorized ARE dealer.
I in fact own this top/rack combo. We love the system, however the components aren't cheap. I have the ski rack and the bike racks made by Sportrack also their company. Each Bike rack ran me about $170 a `piece. They are really solid and a unique design though. Just got back from a 3300 mile trip through all kinds of weather with out a problem....only misjudged my height once causing minimal damage which has been repaired. Go to www.sportrack.com also can be seen at http://www.4are.com/product/z/dealers/options.php

The glidder series is the rack used.

SickWhip · 10-03-2005, 11:24 AM

Or you could just give me your LSII and I'll buy you a bike rack, deal?? Sorry for the stupid post.

WVmtnbiker · 10-03-2005, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samauri1

Although A.R.E. doesn't make a rack, the rack seen on the LSII lid is made by Nomadic a company of which barecrafters originates. The rack's the only one that is permitted on that top if you want to retain the factory warranty. It must be installed by an authorized ARE dealer.
I in fact own this top/rack combo. We love the system, however the components aren't cheap. I have the ski rack and the bike racks made by Sportrack also their company. Each Bike rack ran me about $170 a `piece. They are really solid and a unique design though. Just got back from a 3300 mile trip through all kinds of weather with out a problem....only misjudged my height once causing minimal damage which has been repaired. Go to www.sportrack.com also can be seen at http://www.4are.com/product/z/dealers/options.php

The glidder series is the rack used.

Can you post a picture? I have been thinking about adding a rack to mine. Just wondering what the tracks look like on the smooth lines of the LSII

InNae · 10-06-2005, 10:50 PM

Samurai1 if you could post a picture I would appreciate it or you can send it to me in a private message.

Thanks
InNae

samauri1 · 10-09-2005, 01:20 PM

Sorry, I don't have a digital camera...trust me, with a black top, the black rack looks great.