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ShutterStuff
Explorer
Sep 15, 2013

Cargo carrier, bike rack & Ham antenna

A couple years ago I purchased a 20"x48" cargo carrier for the back of the RV. It was a bit too small and I missed the bike rack. I purchased a ladder mount bike rack and it sucked! The ladder is on the far right side and the bikes hung out too far. However, it made a great rack for holding the folding chairs!

the cargo carrier was a bit too small for hauling a Weber kettle and a Weber smoker. So I wanted a bigger one. I also needed a bike rack and I have this Ham radio antenna that prefers to be mounted in the receiver. I made a way to solve all 3 and I am pretty happy with the results!

Introducing the Cargo-Bike-Antenna!



I purchased a 24"x60" cargo carrier, a 4 bike rack and welded them together. Then I mounted my "screwdriver" antenna to the upright of the bike rack. I had 3 bikes, a Weber kettle, a Weber smoker and room for an ice chest.

3 Replies

  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    nice antenna mount - I have the LIL TARHEEL and is mounted on the truck just behind the cab but when parked I move it to the trailer.
  • TucsonJim wrote:
    Ham radio operators do it with spark!

    KC6AHF

    ... and more frequency.
    .... .. / .... ..

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