WingNut Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I don't have a hitch and would like to get a bike rack. If you are using one, which one are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 You can add a hitch for a bike rack pretty easily. Cost is https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2015_Ford_Edge.htm?style=&furl=-pt-Class_II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb89 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Lift gate mounts = scratches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 You can add a hitch for a bike rack pretty easily. Cost is < $150 including delivery. Will work a lot better than a liftgate mounted one. https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2015_Ford_Edge.htm?style=&furl=-pt-Class_II Current Edge is a lease. If I keep it after lease, then I'll get a hitch. But for how investing $300+ (Hitch and rack) in it may not be worth it. Even though I could keep the rack and possibly resell the hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Lift gate mounts = scratches I'm super picky about my paint. It wouldn't mounted unless the car was clean and the pads were clean. Any areas where 'hooks' are grasping a painted panel I'd use some 3M film to protect it. I did the same for my roof rack mounting points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I did find this thread and PM'd the OP to see how it is holding up. A little concerned about any weight on that spoiler. Yakima does say they are compatible with the right anchors. http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/18259-2015-sport-trunk-bike-rack/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb89 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I've never actually had an issue with the rack scratching, it's always been the bike. Despite wrapping the pedals and bars in towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 If the weight is on the bumper, I am fine with that. So that the top straps are simply there for stability and not taking much load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I've never actually had an issue with the rack scratching, it's always been the bike. Despite wrapping the pedals and bars in towels. Some racks come with anti-sway straps and what not. I'd do some crazy wrapping to keep it off the paint LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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