Got tired of strapping bikes to the rear of my trailer, so I came up with a cheaper version of the Arvika bike carrier which retails in the $500 range and puts bikes on top of the propane tanks. Cost ...
nice looking Mod. Great job. I did the same thing looking for a rack for my pup for my canoe. To buy something made was well over 500. About 30 in lumber and built it myself even better. And as you said if it breaks or rots you are out less than 5 bucks.