bike rack options for a TT / TV

dewey02 wrote:

riven1950....you are welcome. I think You and I are on the same exploratory path.
I really like the over the tanks idea. But we have old Schwinn bikes and don't want to spend $600 or more on a rack for bikes probably not worth $25 each. But we love to take our favorite old bikes camping with us.

I have some concerns about the stability of the wooden platform that Hab33 built, and am interested to hear back when he takes it out this year. If it works well, It would certainly be cheaper than the Trailor Tray, but I may go that way anyway for the option to carry a genny or a large tote.

Yeah, we are headed in the same direction I think. We had a nice day here today and I replaced my roof vents. I also spent some time looking at the TT over the tank issue. I am going to build the platform, kind of a version of what you sent the link on. I am thinking of using treated plywood for a decking on the platform and use deck screws and maybe even some construction glue for stability. I think it will work. If it doesn't pan out for the bike rack I'll at least have a deck for a cooler, genny or whatever. I went to Lowes to pick up materials for a phone / tablets charging station I am building and looked for the brackets to hold the 2x4s. Could not find any at Lowes or HD so guess I will order them. I figure with wood I can customize it to my TT rather than buying something for 500.00 plus and probably still having to adapt it. One thing for sure it won't cost as much. Can't see putting my 10 yr old bike worth 35.00 on a 500.00 rack.

As soon as I get the brackets I will get to it. Will let you know how it is going.