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cindypmd
Explorer
Apr 18, 2015

Coachmen Clipper 16FB - bike rack

We are purchasing a Coachmen Clipper 16FB and are having a hard time finding a bike rack that we can use. We are towing with a Ford Escape and don't have enough extra hitch weight to add a bike rack to the back of the Escape. Coachmen says that if we add a bike rack on the rear bumper of the Clipper, the front tongue or add a receiver to the back of the Clipper we will void our Chassie warranty. Has anyone used any type of bike rack or carrier with this model and how did it work?
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Apr 19, 2015
    Could you put the bikes in the trailer? Another option would be to put them on the front of the Escape.
  • cindypmd's avatar
    cindypmd
    Explorer
    Apr 19, 2015
    We can't use a roof rack because neither my husband or I are able to lift the bikes up that far. He has had total shoulder replacement and I am only 5' 1" tall and 64 years old. We are trying to find an alternate solution.
  • Oasisbob's avatar
    Oasisbob
    Explorer
    Apr 19, 2015
    Yes "technically" you will void the warranty. This is a single axle trailer and balance is a real factor. May I suggest a THULE or Yakima brand roof rack? We put four bikes inside our HTT and works alright. I really like the Clipper though we would go with the BH.

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