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A bicycle carrier has a body member which is tubular in shape and size to have a telescoped connected fit in a tubular vehicle hitch member. A pivot support is provided at a rearward portion of the body member and pivotally supports an upright bicycle support post. Pivot support for the post is betw

A bicycle carrier has a body member which is tubular in shape and size to have a telescoped connected fit in a tubular vehicle hitch member. A pivot support is provided at a rearward portion of the body member and pivotally supports an upright bicycle support post. Pivot support for the post is between an upright bicycle loaded position and a rearward tilted bicycle loading and unloading position that allows a tailgate for a rear door of a vehicle to be opened. Cooperating cam and a cam follower is connected between the upright support post and are driven by a turnbuckle assembly to provide a firm compressive contact between the body member and a vehicle hitch member when the bicycle support post is pivoted to its upright position whereby to provide a tight rattle-free support of the upright bicycle support post on the pivot. The cam and cam follower can also be tightened to the extent to provide a theft-proof connection. A rear extension may be provided on the body member that includes a hitch for pulling a trailer or the like behind the carrier.

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A carrier for bicycles for support on vehicles having a tubular hitch member, said carrier comprising: a body member having forward and rearward end portions, said body member being tubular in shape and size on its outer dimensions to have a telescoped connected fit in a tubular vehicle hitch member

A carrier for bicycles for support on vehicles having a tubular hitch member, said carrier comprising: a body member having forward and rearward end portions, said body member being tubular in shape and size on its outer dimensions to have a telescoped connected fit in a tubular vehicle hitch member, pivot support means at said rearward portion of said body member pivotally supporting an upright bicycle support post of said carrier for pivoted movement between an upright bicycle loaded position and a rearwardly tilted bicycle position, and cooperating cam and cam follower means connected between said upright bicycle support post and a forward portion of said body member, said cam and cam follower means being driven to provide a firm compressive contact between said body member and a vehicle hitch member when said upright bicycle support post is pivoted to its upright position for providing a tight rattle-free support of said upright bicycle support post on said pivot support means.