Ok we had a warm day so I got out and installed the bike rack. In all aspects of function, and ease of installation, my expectations have been met.
The rack is easy to install. A few things to be aware of outside of the written installation instructions:
1. Put the battery in and hook it up so you can raise the tongue jack up all the way.
2. Disconnect the jack power wire so you have a little slack to remove the jack. There is a little low voltage junction just below the right front corner of my 2600RB. Use a 3/8" nut driver.
3. Remove the propane tank cover.
4. I needed to turn my propane tank header and tanks around so the cover slides on and off easier. The hoses created a pinch point. Now they face the trailer, not the tow vehicle.
5. I am 5'8" tall. The front bike goes up easily once all the cradles and stabilizers are properly positioned. The back bike is more challenging, but I did it by myself. When traveling, Pam will help me so I don't drop the bike on the camper. A single step stool will also be handy to stand on when hanging the bikes.
6. One disappointing aspect: the riser is 1-1/2" square so it will not fit a standard hitch adapter on the tow vehicle (1-1/4" or 2"). I have a custom one in the works.
Someone above had concerns about it wobbling. The rack is rigid, however the bikes hang by the wheels. The bikes do wiggle. The rack may flex as bikes wiggle over bumps. Overall I am satisfied.
