Anyone know of a hitch-mount ski rack that DOESN'T require you modify a bike rack?

The only ones I've found so far require you to first buy a bike rack ($$$) and then add a ski/board adapter (more $$$).

I'm looking for the budget-friendly solution to carrying skiis with my softtop-only JK.

 

I've been doing some research on this as well. You can get a spare tire carrier for them but again I believe it's a modified bike rack.

 

I think Mopar does make a dedicated spare tire ski-rack... anyone have one that can comment on it?

My thought is that a hitch-mount is probably quicker to install/uninstall: if possible, I'd want one that went on/off for each trip, because I'm not crazy about how any of these racks look on the back of my rig. (no offense if you rock one of these... everyone has different taste)

 

I did some research myself last winter, and wasnt able to find one back then. I ended up buying the Thule bike rack with ski/snowboard adapter. This is the one that bolts to the spare tire. I really like it, and ended up toting around my bike and sons bike more than I thought. Keep in mind that the largest tire you can use it with is a 32". It worked with my stock Rubi tires, but doesnt work now with my 33's.

I'm actually going to post them up for sale locally. Its pretty bulky. Not sure if shipping would make it worth it but you can look into if you would like... from 85260.

 

I have seen some options for the hitch mount, but dont know anything about them. Keep in mind that you can open your tailgate while its attached...

 

I have one that holds 4 bikes or 4 pairs of skis. I'll have to look on it to see what brand it is.