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oldschoolhdmike
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Jun 18, 2017

whats your bumper carrying? bikes, spare tires, options

my 5th wheel currently has a spare tire on the back bumper. i am in need of carrying 4 bikes back there with it. also, i have a second bath so was going to try and put pc of pipe to carry my other s...
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old_guy
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Jun 18, 2017
most bumpers on any TT are marginal for weight bearing jobs. if you notice you tire should be mounted close to the weld that comes from the frame. I would have a frame mounted bike rack installed, otherwise you are going to lose the spare tire and the bikes about halfway to the campground if you mount everything to the bumper

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