RedRocket204 wrote:
knowles24 wrote:
I thought that some boondock campers might be interested in the 2" receiver topped rack since you could just plug a standard cargo carrier or the larger aluminum carrier sold at HF into it and use it for a generator and fuel.
I can't imagine ever taking my bike rack out, so I probably wouldn't build another one for my personal use with it, especially since just cutting and welding that top receiver piece took several hours by itself, but who knows. I also chose to bolt mine in place rather than a hitch pin just so I could eliminate any chance of rattling and minimize any possible movement.
The 2" receiver topped rack is definitely the way to go. I would use an existing bike rack as well but the big advantage would be it could be removed from your structure and put into the tow vehicle for a day trip while leaving the RV put.
Besides, I do not use racks where the bikes hang on the frame as I have seen very good bikes damaged from those types of bike racks. I use a Thule T2.
Not sure what kind of damage you have seen? Are you referring to scratches and gouges? Our bikes are all $250 or less and they are only used for camping so I'm not terribly worried and scratches.
Personally, I wouldn't be removing the rack to transfer to a vehicle just because I really like having the rack extremely tight and secure with bolts rather than the hitch pins. However, we also don't leave the campground with our bikes.
The platform bike racks are nice too, but it would be that much closer to my truck and harder to load. I don't see any issues with the rack for my situation. One added benefit is that it features "stabilizing" rubber blocks that the seat post slides into that keeps the bike from swinging.
