The Bike Rack Rocks and Rolls
When we bought the 5th last spring I had the dealer weld a 2 inch receiver onto the bumper and frame. We attach a 4 bike rack when we travel. When I installed the back camera I noticed the bike rack w...
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NolalSafari wrote:
I assume you have the type of bike rack which hangs the bikes from hooks on the rack with out supporting the wheels. If that is the case what you have done is the same as taking a 36" or so pry bar and hung apx. and 100 pounds on it, every time your rig hits a bump it is like someone pulling on the pry bar with all that force going into your frame. If you can support the weight of the bikes from the wheels at the height of the hitch and secure the bikes to the upright so they can't bounce it would be a improvement and better for your rig.
This is a picture of a Fiamma bike rack mounted on an Airstream. Airstreams are prone to damage from bike racks mounted on the frame as yours is done. This bike rack is the only one Airstream approves, it demonstrates the concept of carrying the weight in a wheel tray at a lower height. Your rig more than likely can stand the stress better than an Airstream due to differences in design but lowering the weight bearing surface will provide you with a better experience.
Hope this helps.
Jim
Is that "bolted" to the coach?
