Rear door carriers and bike racks
Dirty, wet and bulky gear rides outside on the back doors, freeing up space inside the van, with minimal effect on your gas mileage.
Illustration, AI-widened from our photoGear on the doors, not inside
Bikes and dirty gear eat interior space. A rear-door carrier moves them outside and swings with the door so you can still get in the back. We install carriers, bike racks, boxes and tire carriers from Owl Vans, Aluminess, Avatar Offroad, Flatline Van Co and Tec Vanlife, with 1UP trays for bikes.
Most rear-door carriers need 180 degree hinges. Many factory Class B vans ship with them; other vans may need the hinge swap.
Rear view with the carrier on the passenger-side door. The carrier swings with the door, so the rear stays accessible.
- 1180 degree hinges most carriers require them
- 2Carrier frame mounts to the door hardware
- 31up trays or box bikes, cargo, spare
- 4Door alignment adjusted so latches stay happy
Carriers compared
| Carrier | Carries | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Owl B2 Pro | Bikes and a Monster box together, 200 lb rated | 2019+ Sprinter, needs 180 degree hinges |
| Owl Sherpa | Vertical bikes, boxes, fuel cans, skis | Lighter loads, either rear door |
| Avatar Offroad Massif | Rear door storage platform for boxes, cans and gear | Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster and NV; spare tire add-on |
| Avatar Offroad ladder and tire carrier | Spare tire plus roof access | 2019+ Sprinter needs 180 degree hinges; Transit and ProMaster versions |
| Aluminess rear door carrier | Spare tire and a storage box | Works with 180 or 270 degree hinges |
| Flatline Van Co ladder and tire carrier | Spare tire plus roof access | Needs 180 degree hinges |
| Tec Vanlife rear carriers | Ladders, tire and gear carriers | Pairs with Tec roof rails |
Ratings and fitment from each maker's listings. We confirm fit for your van, hinges and tire size before ordering.
How we do it
Check hinges
180 degree hinges confirmed, or swapped.
Mount
Carrier attached to the door hardware per the maker's instructions.
Tubes, trays, boxes
Bike mount tubes, 1UP trays and boxes fitted.
Align
Adjusted and torqued so nothing shifts or rattles.
Road test
Latches, stops and parking sensors checked.
What to know before you buy
Hinges first
Most rear-door carriers need 180 degree hinges. Aluminess also fits 270s.
Tray choice
1UP trays mount on Owl's horizontal tubes, two trays per pair.
Length and sensors
Carriers add length and can trip parking sensors.
Security
Plan locks for bikes and boxes left on the back.
Questions about rear carriers
Do I need new hinges?
If your van has 270 degree hinges, yes. Many Revels and Storytellers already have 180s.
B2 Pro or Sherpa?
B2 Pro for a box and bikes together and heavier loads. Sherpa for lighter, vertical bike setups.
Can I use my existing 1UP trays?
Yes, on Owl's horizontal bike mount tubes.
Will it rattle?
Not when it's aligned and torqued properly. That's most of the job.
Get a carrier quote
Send a few details and we will call you back with ideas, options and a ballpark.
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