A multipurpose rack comprising a first racking assembly including a first securing portion configured to secure a first portion of a first transportation device, and a second securing portion operably connected to the first securing portion configured to releasably secure a second portion of the fir
A multipurpose rack comprising a first racking assembly including a first securing portion configured to secure a first portion of a first transportation device, and a second securing portion operably connected to the first securing portion configured to releasably secure a second portion of the first transportation device, a second racking assembly including a first end portion having a clamping assembly, wherein the first end portion includes a lower support frame, a second end portion operably connected to the first end portion and spaced apart from the first end portion, the second end portion removably enclosing another portion of the second transportation is provided. An associated method is also provided.
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1. A multipurpose rack comprising: a first racking assembly for racking a first transportation device, the first racking assembly comprising: a first securing portion configured to secure a first portion of a first transportation device, the first securing portion having at least one track element f
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A multipurpose rack comprising: a first racking assembly for racking a first transportation device, the first racking assembly comprising: a first securing portion configured to secure a first portion of a first transportation device, the first securing portion having at least one track element for minimizing movement of the first transportation device; anda second securing portion operably connected to the first securing portion configured to releasably secure a second portion of the first transportation device;a second racking assembly for racking a second transportation device, the second racking assembly comprising: a first end portion having a clamping assembly for engaging a receiver of a vehicle, the first end portion accommodating a portion of the second transportation device, wherein the first end portion includes a lower support frame;a second end portion operably connected to the first end portion and spaced apart from the first end portion, the second end portion removably enclosing another portion of the second transportation; andwherein the first securing portion of the first racking assembly is operably connected to the lower support unit of the first end portion of the second racking assembly;wherein the first rack assembly and the second rack assembly form the multipurpose rack, the multipurpose rack being removably mounted to the vehicle only via the clamping assembly to vertically mount at least one of: the first transportation device, the second transportation device, and both the first transportation device and the second transportation device. 2. The multipurpose rack of claim 1, wherein the clamping assembly includes a lower support member removably connected with a standard receiver, a lower bracing unit, and a bottom end securing member. 3. The multipurpose rack of claim 1, wherein the second racking assembly includes a securing element having a hooking portion to resist unwanted movement of the first transportation device in a racked position. 4. The multipurpose rack of claim 1, wherein the first transportation means is a bicycle, and the second transportation device is a watercraft. 5. The multipurpose rack of claim 1, wherein the second securing portion of the first racking assembly is operably connected to an upper support frame of the first end portion of the second racking assembly. 6. The multipurpose rack of claim 1, wherein the lower support frame supports two cradles and two track elements. 7. A method of racking a watercraft and a transportation device comprising: vertically mounting a first transportation device and a second transportation device to a rear end of a recreational vehicle utilizing the multipurpose rack of claim 1. 8. A multi-purpose rack comprising: a lower support system configured to engage a motor vehicle, the lower support system including one or more brackets to secure and fasten a lower support member to a receiver of the motor vehicle, wherein one or more locking pins are used to further secure the lower support member in position with respect to the receiver by passing through one or more openings on the lower support member and one or more corresponding openings on the receiver;a lower support frame operably connected to the lower support unit, the lower support frame configured to accommodate a first portion of a first transportation device;an upper support frame having a locking bar that releasably secures another portion of the first transportation device;a track element operably connected to the lower support frame, the track element configured to accommodate a wheel of a second transportation device; andat least one vertical frame member operably connected to the upper support frame at a first end of the at least one vertical frame member, the at least one vertical frame member operably connected to the track element at a second end of the at least one vertical frame member, wherein a securing element located along the at least one vertical frame is configured to engage a second portion of the second transportation device;wherein an entire load of the multipurpose rack is supported by the connection between the lower support member and the receiver of the motor vehicle. 9. The multi-purpose rack of claim 8, wherein the lower support frame has at least one cradle positioned therein. 10. The multi-purpose rack of claim 9, wherein the wherein at least one cradle is attached to the lower support frame, the at least one cradle having a first wall with a first end and a second end, and a second wall with a first end and a second end, the second end of the first wall and the second end of the second wall are connected, and the first end of the first wall is attached to a first portion of the lower support frame and the first end of the second wall is attached to a second portion of the lower support frame, further wherein the first portion of the lower support frame is parallel to and spaced a distance away from the second portion of the lower support frame. 11. The multi-purpose rack of claim 8, wherein the securing element includes a hooking portion at one end, and cooperates with one of a plurality of openings on the vertical frame member to connect to the vertical frame member. 12. The multi-purpose rack of claim 8, wherein the track element includes at least two side walls and a track to prevent slippage of the wheel of the second transportation device. 13. The multi-purpose rack of claim 8, wherein the first transportation device is a watercraft. 14. The multi-purpose rack of claim 8, wherein the lower support frame supports two cradles and two track elements. 15. The multi-purpose rack of claim 8, wherein the upper support frame includes at least two side members that cooperate with the locking member to form an enclosure about the first transportation device and the second transportation device when in a vertical position on the multipurpose rack.
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