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HGL
Explorer
Sep 05, 2014

TT Rear Bumpers

Ok...so being a bit new to things and only having our Outdoors RV Timber Ridge, I have a question. I see threads all over the place about not putting your bike rack on the bumper because the bumper will fall off....how?

When I look at my bumper, its at least a 1/4 thick steel with solid welds back to the frame. I would have to look under it to see if it has extra bracing, but curious minds want to know.

Thanks for all of the questions.

ps. Our bikes ride in the back of the trailer strapped to the wall where the bottom bunk folds up.
  • mileshuff's avatar
    mileshuff
    Explorer
    Oct 29, 2014
    I've seen many RV'ers use folding bicycles. They are very light weight and fold up in seconds small enough to store away in RV or TV.
  • wanderingbob's avatar
    wanderingbob
    Explorer II
    Oct 29, 2014
    Most bike racks hold the bikes a long way from the back of the trailer , this will make the bikes " weigh " many times more than the 150 lbs . I have successfully mounted a piece of 3/4 plywood on top of bumper and then snugged the bikes tight into the back of the trailer , not any bounce . Used boat cleats to tie off .

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