Hauling bikes
The wife and I have decided we want to haul our bikes when we travel. I'm thinking of a front mounted 2" receiver hitch that we can install a 2 bike rack for the bikes. Any issues with engine cooling?...
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I have had a front hitch since owning my truck-11 years. I used it for putting boats down twisty boat ramps to the ocean when you cant see behind you because of the camper:) When i use the front to carry the bikes, usually 4 of them, I do stress out a little becuase of the vision impairment and because of the rack movement. I take the seats off and stagger the weight of the bikes so heavyist near the grill. dont need all that weight hanging over the front. I use ratchet straps to gain a little stiffness since the rack/hitch combo does allow wobbling, also a stresser to watch. On my old camper when i wasnt towing also, i used the swing away rack on the back. Wash the bikes with the outside shower and some simple green. i also have used a trailer to haul bikes etc with the camper. Best idea in my opinion except may need hitch extension and in Ca, cant go out of the first two lanes to the right with a trailer in tow.
