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Sparky87k5
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Oct 09, 2013

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? Thought about hauling them at my rear hitch but then the bikes are always in the way when we want to use the camper. Am I missing anything?
  • I used to carry my bike inside. Sure it got in the way, but it was in a overhead bunk in my camper, (bunk cabinet over the dinette) that I normally did not use except for storage.

    Fred.
  • 1. Depending on front location, they may interfere with the headlights when driving at night.

    2. Hanging them on the front will allow them to pick up bugs and road debris you now see on your grill. Covering them will cause airflow issues to your radiator.

    3. They can be mounted on the back with a swing out carrier to easily gain access to the TC.

    4. You can also look at ladder attached bike mounts.

    5. Even though your bikes will be trailing you if you mount them on the rear, the vortex will still ensure that they are dirty when you get to your destination.

    If mounting externally I think the rear works better, but we usually have an enclosed garage behind us that keeps the bikes clean and dry.
  • We quite often pull our boat behind the TT so bikes at the back ...no

    On the front of the TT also a no, we feel the back up camera on the Avalanche would be blocked.

    Nothing is in the bed of the Avalanche or stored in the boat.

    Our spot for bikes...Even with the long slide in on our 27' TT there is lots of room to walk around and use anything. We put my bike, with a quilt around it standing beside the bed, fits perfectly. Hubby's bike, with a quilt lays on the floor in front of the bed. We can still get in the TT if necessary and nothing has been damaged carrying them this way.