Ideas to carry spare and bikes
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on the best way to carry 2 bikes and the spare.
I have a bumper mounted spare
I also have a Hollywood Rack for two electric bikes on its own 300lbs hitch in the back.
The problem is I can't move the spare to the side far enough to get the bikes and spare to ride together in the back (bikes handlebars hit spare)
I have looked several options but I am not sure which is best or what issues could arise. I am not for overloading bumper either therefore I bought a trailer with a 300lb hitch.
1. 4-6 inch Extender for hitch to clear bike. Concerned with torque that extension will put on hitch welded to frame.
2. Under the frame mount towards front of trailer. Concerned with ground clearance and tongue weight.
3. A tire carrier for the bumper that will raise the spare clear of bikes handlebars. Concerned with too much weight on bumper.
4. Throw spare in back of truck. Pita to take in and out after trips and consumes space in bed.
Any other suggestions or gotchas with the ideas listed above would be appreciated. I prefer a solution that does not put more weight on the tongue of the trailer but I am open to that if it won't impact truck.
Mike
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on the best way to carry 2 bikes and the spare.
I have a bumper mounted spare
I also have a Hollywood Rack for two electric bikes on its own 300lbs hitch in the back.
The problem is I can't move the spare to the side far enough to get the bikes and spare to ride together in the back (bikes handlebars hit spare)
I have looked several options but I am not sure which is best or what issues could arise. I am not for overloading bumper either therefore I bought a trailer with a 300lb hitch.
1. 4-6 inch Extender for hitch to clear bike. Concerned with torque that extension will put on hitch welded to frame.
2. Under the frame mount towards front of trailer. Concerned with ground clearance and tongue weight.
3. A tire carrier for the bumper that will raise the spare clear of bikes handlebars. Concerned with too much weight on bumper.
4. Throw spare in back of truck. Pita to take in and out after trips and consumes space in bed.
Any other suggestions or gotchas with the ideas listed above would be appreciated. I prefer a solution that does not put more weight on the tongue of the trailer but I am open to that if it won't impact truck.
Mike
