Bicycle rack recommendations

rhagfo wrote:

colliehauler wrote:

phillyg wrote:
I asked on delivery and was told the Monrana square bumper would support a bike rack. Forest River told me "no" for the Wildcat and a sticker on the bumper stated the warranty was void if anything was attached to it. I compared both bumpers and concluded the Montana's was better built. I installed a bolt-on receiver and a Thule bike rack. Two bikes with no issues.

Will the dealer pay you for the bikes if the bumper fails?

I don't understand with a 5er why more don't use a pinbox mount. So it is a bit more work to get the bikes to the rack, but they naturally bounce less, are in your view, and don't add to the length of the rig.

There is no best answer for bike racks. My last fiver I did the pin box mount, and it was ok, it's not the perfect solution. I didn't like the fact that the bikes take a beating from rain/bugs not to mention always had to stand on tailgate while someone handed me bikes.

Now when it's just my wife and I can take off the quick release wheels and put the bikes in the front compartment. No rain, bugs, theft, etc. it's a little more work in assembling the bikes (extra 5 minutes) but that's where I feel the safest with them and I can do it unassisted. Plus there isn't a receiver to fabricate and rack to buy.