I also installed a front mount receiver hitch on the truck and carried 2 bikes for the grand kids this past week on the front of the truck with mine on the rear of the 5er along with a cargo carrier for fire wood and did not block enough air to matter because I watched the temp gauges and it is exactly the same as when towing without the bikes so I do not believe blocking air flow is a real problem.
Bike Rack and 5th Wheel Question
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rsl
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http://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=40580.msg384196#msg384196
Here's what we use. A cheap alternative. Works great, and I can still keep my spare tire on the rear bumper.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&rlz=&q=RV+bumper+bike+rack+adapter&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=10704269101879741561&sa=X&ei=l8_OTdfZA8OftwehmY3kDQ&ved=0CE0Q8wIwAQ&biw=1579&bih=737#
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&rlz=&q=RV+bumper+bike+rack+adapter&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=10704269101879741561&sa=X&ei=l8_OTdfZA8OftwehmY3kDQ&ved=0CE0Q8wIwAQ&biw=1579&bih=737#
eliallen
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Something from Harbor Freight... http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=receiver
hpcmbw
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I bought this at camping world, looks similar to Bardene's. http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/rv-4-bumper-adapter/17221
I put on a light bike rack, and only one mountain bike. I don't think the cheapo rear bumper is strong enough for 2 full size mountain bikes (30lbs each) but might work fine with a couple lightweight roadbikes.
I put a front hitch on my f250 for a motorcycle, but the hitch puts the motorcycle rack way to high. I haven't tried it with the bike rack yet. I'm trying to fabricate a 6" drop for the moto tote rack to get the moto seat out of my line of sight.
I really like Silveradomike's 5w pin mount. If I start hauling bikes often, I'll have to get one of those fabricated.
Great forum!
I put on a light bike rack, and only one mountain bike. I don't think the cheapo rear bumper is strong enough for 2 full size mountain bikes (30lbs each) but might work fine with a couple lightweight roadbikes.
I put a front hitch on my f250 for a motorcycle, but the hitch puts the motorcycle rack way to high. I haven't tried it with the bike rack yet. I'm trying to fabricate a 6" drop for the moto tote rack to get the moto seat out of my line of sight.
I really like Silveradomike's 5w pin mount. If I start hauling bikes often, I'll have to get one of those fabricated.
Great forum!
