That seems like a lot of weight, especially if you are talking 30-50 lb mountain/e-bikes, using the newer heavy duty racks they are selling, and planning on taking it offroad to a trail head.
1/4 thickness per their website. Not sure on sound properties, but the density would likely add something and the weight likely mitigates some of the tray movement when not transporting anything (sort of like how a loaded pickup rides better than an empty one).
No drilling - in addition to the...
As a green 2-door owner with 1UP racks (I have the Kuat pivot), well done, especially bypassing the camera and sensors. Now the obvious question: Will it fit in your garage with the bikes mounted?
A few more questions:
- Can you approximate how much lighter the aluminum tray will be?
- Is there a different weight limit for aluminum (e.g. 225 vs 300 lb)?
- Would one benefit be that aluminum doesn't rust (if the powder coat were to be scratched and it would get wet from gear like snowboard...
I'm also in the SF Bay area, and I'd gladly trade any shipping costs for a quality installation. My primary concerns are any hand/body/knee contortions needed to get the seats removed and related discomfort of getting my older/larger body in places like the back seat area.
As for niche small...
If you wanted to put some sort of bracket on the floor of the tray, how much clearance is there between the underside of the tray and the Bronco floor (i.e. how high above the floor does the bottom of the tray sit above the Bronco)?
Looks good - couple of questions: Approximately how long does it take to install (for either an inexperienced person or someone who has done several)? Do you have any certified/recommended installers in the SF Bay area or west coast?
Another vote for 1UP - holds 1 bike and can add 3 more or other attachments. You'll never need another rack, no straps to break, almost idiot proof. Pair it with a Kuat Swing Away (I swing to the passenger side).
If you get the 1UP, buy all of the accessories at the same time and they will have...