bike rack options for a TT / TV
2007 Aerolite 718fd ( 4000lbs loaded ) pulled by 2013 F150 Eco Boost We are currently carrying our 2 bikes in the truck bed which is ok but inconvenient. wondering if someone has a good option out ...
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This is an issue I have followed closely on these boards - never finding an option I was happy with. Here's the summary as I have come to understand it (from front to rear).
Hitch on front of truck - stable and easily loaded, but could effect cooling, impact vision, or lead to a lot of bugs and junk on the bikes from traveling.
Bed of the truck - we don't have this option, so I haven't looked into it much.
Over the trailer tongue - solid and stable, reasonable to load, but limited in how many it can handle, and expensive.
In the trailer - solid place in regards to loading, but a pain to load/unload and bouncing inside could damage the trailer and/or bikes.
Rear bumper - bad idea. Leverage causes excessive stress on the bumper that it is not equipped to handle.
Rear ladder - this is a debated topic. Some people are comfortable with it, some aren't. It is reasonably priced, but you won't want to load too many bikes on the trailer and you won't be able to see them when travelling.
Mounted to rear frame - this seems feasible in some set-ups, but not as much as others.
Hitch on front of truck - stable and easily loaded, but could effect cooling, impact vision, or lead to a lot of bugs and junk on the bikes from traveling.
Bed of the truck - we don't have this option, so I haven't looked into it much.
Over the trailer tongue - solid and stable, reasonable to load, but limited in how many it can handle, and expensive.
In the trailer - solid place in regards to loading, but a pain to load/unload and bouncing inside could damage the trailer and/or bikes.
Rear bumper - bad idea. Leverage causes excessive stress on the bumper that it is not equipped to handle.
Rear ladder - this is a debated topic. Some people are comfortable with it, some aren't. It is reasonably priced, but you won't want to load too many bikes on the trailer and you won't be able to see them when travelling.
Mounted to rear frame - this seems feasible in some set-ups, but not as much as others.
