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EagleScout-USA's avatar
EagleScout-USA
Explorer
Feb 01, 2019

Bicycle Transport

We are doing more towing with our Expedition, and less with the F150. Wondering if anyone had any ideas for bike transport inside the RV. We do not have a reinforced bumper, and would be reluctant to do a bumper tow. I also don't want to put additional weight on the rear end by using a trailer frame mount over the propane tanks. And getting bikes to the roof of the Expedition seems as if it would be a daunting task. I have heard of some mods where bikes are secured to the dining benches. Wondering if anyone has had any success in that capacity and would be willing to share any information.
  • Campfire_Time's avatar
    Campfire_Time
    Explorer
    Feb 01, 2019
    You could cut a 2x4 and bolt fork mounts on it. I haul our bikes in the back of my truck this way.



    Or you could make a rack out of PVC piping by modifying the design in the URL below as used for the back of PU trucks. I made one and used it for two years before I changed and went with what's pictured above. REally easy to do and it cost me about $30. I do not have a picture of mine but here's the instructions.

    https://www.utahmountainbiking.com/goodies/TruckbedBikeRack.htm
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Feb 01, 2019
    The make front mounts for the “A” frame at the front of the TT.
  • firemedic1992's avatar
    firemedic1992
    Explorer
    Feb 01, 2019
    I lean my mountain bike up against my dining table (with a pillow to protect bike and table), then use a tie down around the frame of the bike and around the base of the table (which is bolted to the floor). It works well for me.

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