Martyn
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Second Chance wrote:We've carried our two bikes on an RV-rated bike rack mounted on the chassis-integrated hitch receiver on the back of our two fifth wheels the whole time we've been on the road. Zero issues and no sacrifice of interior configuration or living space. We keep them secured and a good cover on them at all times (except when riding, of course).
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Ditto - have done over 12,000 miles with two electric bikes on Thule rack on rear hitch - Hitch was preinstalled on our Cougar and is rated for a tongue weight of 300 lbs, plus 3000 bs tow weight. Back in Colorado, all surrounding states, we used to tow double as it was allowed there - but not here in Florida. Bikes don't move much - Thule has a screw tightening pin which takes out most of the hitch movement.
As for the hitch mounted on the pin - that would be better for long bed trucks, where turning and hitting the cab with the bikes may not be an issue. Plus, at 74, I don't think I could lift a bike that high any more. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
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Martyn wrote:Second Chance wrote:We've carried our two bikes on an RV-rated bike rack mounted on the chassis-integrated hitch receiver on the back of our two fifth wheels the whole time we've been on the road. Zero issues and no sacrifice of interior configuration or living space. We keep them secured and a good cover on them at all times (except when riding, of course).
Rob
Ditto - have done over 12,000 miles with two electric bikes on Thule rack on rear hitch - Hitch was preinstalled on our Cougar and is rated for a tongue weight of 300 lbs, plus 3000 bs tow weight. Back in Colorado, all surrounding states, we used to tow double as it was allowed there - but not here in Florida. Bikes don't move much - Thule has a screw tightening pin which takes out most of the hitch movement.
As for the hitch mounted on the pin - that would be better for long bed trucks, where turning and hitting the cab with the bikes may not be an issue. Plus, at 74, I don't think I could lift a bike that high any more.
And wouldn't the bikes take a decent beating from elements and bugs on the hitch pin? I used to clean the front cap of our FW - not fun.
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We’ve carried up to five bikes(2adults3kids)when the kids were small inside our fifth wheel since 2002 without issue. Now it’s just 2 adult bikes. Just make sure they’re secure enough to not move around too much.
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Carry 2 bikes on top.
Could carry 3 if needed.
Carry 2 or 3 smaller bikes inside.
Also carry 12'X 12' screen house, 10'X 10' canopy,
treated firewood, splitting maul, fire extinguisher,
extra water hose, 20,30,50 amp power cords,
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Some bunkhouse models of fifth wheels and travel trailers have bike doors and fold up bunks. So you can load the bikes right inside. That is the kind of TT that I have. So we put the bunks up and load the bikes inside. When we get to our destination take the bikes out and put the bunks down (if the bunks are needed - if not we can use the space for storage). Here is one example, there are many different brands and sizes with the same basic principle.
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BB_TX
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Martyn wrote: …….
As for the hitch mounted on the pin - that would be better for long bed trucks, where turning and hitting the cab with the bikes may not be an issue. Plus, at 74, I don't think I could lift a bike that high any more.
I just backed the truck to within 3’ or so of the pin box with the tailgate lowered, lifted the bikes in the the truck bed, stepped up in the bed, and set the bikes on the rack. Not hard like that. And reverse to get them off. And I am 77.
Easy to see them in the mirror and no bouncing at all. I know a lot of bikes are carried on the rear with no problems. But I have also seen enough of them bouncing like crazy back there that I did not want to chance it.
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BB_TX wrote:Martyn wrote: …….
As for the hitch mounted on the pin - that would be better for long bed trucks, where turning and hitting the cab with the bikes may not be an issue. Plus, at 74, I don't think I could lift a bike that high any more.
I just backed the truck to within 3’ or so of the pin box with the tailgate lowered, lifted the bikes in the the truck bed, stepped up in the bed, and set the bikes on the rack. Not hard like that. And reverse to get them off. And I am 77.
Easy to see them in the mirror and no bouncing at all. I know a lot of bikes are carried on the rear with no problems. But I have also seen enough of them bouncing like crazy back there that I did not want to chance it.
In another discussion another poster had a 4 bike rack on their pinbox, and short bed truck no issues.
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HappyKayakers
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I put my lightest road bike on a ladder rack and 2 other bikes in the bed of the truck between the cab and the hitch.
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We carry two bikes in our front storage bin with the front wheels off and the forks in holders I mounted to the floor and the bikes each face the opposite direction, of course we have no generator or prepped for one.
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In a former 5er I mounted a $35 Wal*Mart trunk bike carrier to the underside of an upper fold up bunk. I did have to reinforce the slide pins to handle the weight of 3 bikes.
On the current 5er they ride on a ladder rack vertically with seats removed.
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