rtanov said:I bought this rack:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCLAZJC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
these straps to use at the top of the tailgate instead of the standard hooks (did not want to latch at the plastic spoiler):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BT6Q6M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this suction cup lifter to re-engineer the top support:
https://www.harborfreight.com/dual-cup-suction-lifter-46134.html
I cut the suction cup handle in half, removed the top rubber pad, and used two pivoting hinges I had laying around to attach the handle halves on both sides of the top support arm so they can pivot and adjust to the curvature of the tailgate glass. This makes the whole rack very sturdy and fits well both our i3 and our Nissan Leaf.
It holds pretty well - no problems.chadrandom said:rtanov said:I bought this rack:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCLAZJC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
these straps to use at the top of the tailgate instead of the standard hooks (did not want to latch at the plastic spoiler):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BT6Q6M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this suction cup lifter to re-engineer the top support:
https://www.harborfreight.com/dual-cup-suction-lifter-46134.html
I cut the suction cup handle in half, removed the top rubber pad, and used two pivoting hinges I had laying around to attach the handle halves on both sides of the top support arm so they can pivot and adjust to the curvature of the tailgate glass. This makes the whole rack very sturdy and fits well both our i3 and our Nissan Leaf.
@rtanov How has your custom solution held up over time? I'm looking to follow your set up if possible. Would you be able to explain in any detail what pivoting hinges you used? I'm not a super handy person, but my brother has the tools and this doesn't seem super complicated. I've got the materials in your links. I just need to understand how to attach the suction cups to the Saris rack.
Many thanks!
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