Enclosed, Secure Bumper mounted Bike Rack
I am looking for some sort of enclosed, secure hitch mounted bike rack for the back of our trailer. I found the company below that makes them out of Canada, just wondering if there are any other opti...
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4advtr wrote:
BTW, I have checked with the manufacturer and they checked with their engineering and confirmed I should be able to load 300 lbs on my rear bumper no problem, so covered there.
Wellllll ....
1. I just can't believe that number;
2. There is a HUGE difference between a "STATIC" and "LIVE or DYNAMIC" load on a bumper and they didn't specify that difference.
3. Installing things that seem to look secure and hide something is more inviting to someone thinking and wanting to acquire whatever you are trying to protect and hide for their use.
4. I wouldn't do what you are contemplating and if you do I would HIGHLY recommend installing a rear view camera so you can watch all that HEAVY and EXPENSIVE stuff hanging off your bumper.
Larry
