# Cycle hitch carrier for Ram truck **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [September 30, 2019, 7:07am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cycle-hitch-carrier-for-ram-truck/21678 "2019-09-30T07:07:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![allen238](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/allen238/32/22078_2.png) [@allen238](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/allen238)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 7:07am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cycle-hitch-carrier-for-ram-truck/21678/1 "2019-09-30T07:07:11Z")
Hii i am looking for a carrier for my ram truck I have Ram 1500 diesel engine heavy-duty truck which i use for [Car towing services](https://www.ritewaytowingnyc.com/) in NY, i am looking for a carrier for which can handle 3 cycles. any recommendation plz. ---
**Author:** ![MI-XC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mi-xc/32/12993_2.png) [@MI-XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MI-XC)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 10:56am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cycle-hitch-carrier-for-ram-truck/21678/2 "2019-09-30T10:56:31Z")
I use and think these are the bests on the market. I have the 2 bike carrier with the +2 add on to carry 4 bikes. > **[Bike Racks](https://www.1up-usa.com/product-category/bike-racks/)** > > 1UP USA builds the most durable, hassle-free hitch-mounting and bike-loading racks you’ll find—anywhere. Our unique “no hitch pin” design increases depth adjustability and reliably eliminates wobble and play to keep your bike(s) incredibly secure.... ---
**Author:** ![Levi\_gaswint](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/levi_gaswint/32/7719_2.png) [@Levi\_gaswint](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Levi_gaswint)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cycle-hitch-carrier-for-ram-truck/21678/3 "2019-09-30T12:18:46Z")
+1 on the 1up recommendation. I’ve had one on the back of my honda fit for a few years. thousands of miles with bikes on it and no drama ---
**Author:** ![Trippy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trippy/32/14322_2.png) [@Trippy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Trippy)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cycle-hitch-carrier-for-ram-truck/21678/4 "2019-09-30T13:32:24Z")
An Ecodiesel? If you still have the bed and exhaust intact I’d go for something like this to avoid Ram’s continuous stupid decision to put dual exhaust on a diesel truck. A lot of heat and gases blowing right onto the bikes, certainly during a regen cycle if you haven’t removed that stuff. ![dick-caley-bike-mount-full-size](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/a/7/a7524bb422e06ab06ff61802e37fbc7f549a0691.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![RJones07](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rjones07/32/7725_2.png) [@RJones07](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/RJones07)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cycle-hitch-carrier-for-ram-truck/21678/5 "2019-09-30T15:45:18Z")
I’m not sure of the 1500, but I have a Ram 2500 diesel, which has a 2.5" hitch receiver with a 2.25" adapter sleeve. Because of this I had to be careful to find a rack that had a through bolt through the receiver hole, otherwise the 2.25" sleeve and rack would want to slide right out. 1up uses a locking ball setup, so that wouldn’t work for me. I ended up with a Thule T2 Classic + the 2 bike add-on. The 2500 has a single exhaust exiting to the side, but if your Ecodiesel has the dual exhaust, I’d avoid a hitch rack as @Trippy says. ---
**Author:** ![timmah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/54ee81/32.png) [@timmah](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/timmah)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cycle-hitch-carrier-for-ram-truck/21678/6 "2019-09-30T16:37:00Z")
I was going to mention a Kuat NV 2.0, it uses a pin for security and has a ball for anti-rattle. Once installed, it’s a breeze to use and fits all different size bikes. However it is a beast to install and store when in 4 bike mode, and it bottoms out on the slightest grade when mounted on my Honda Odyssey. I wish it had a stepped design like the 1UP.