Concern with attaching bike rack to TT bumper
I would like to get a bike rack for three bikes that attaches to the bumper of my travel trailer (2010 Sprinter Select). I started looking at a few online but when reading some of the reviews, some p...
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There have been many discussions in this forum regarding bike transport. My experience was opposite of a few, my bumper held up, but the rack broke and I lost $2000 of bikes and a rack!! There is too much bounce in the rear of a trailer (I was hauling 4 bikes though, live and learn)
Cost is always a factor, One of the best ways is to use a tongue mount, either make your own or purchase from ARVIKA. I have room in the bed of my truck, so I just lay them in there for now. Not the best, as they get scratched up, but 2 are kids bikes and the wife and I bought cheaper bikes this time around.
Unless the TT is built from the factory with a carrier, nothing will go on the rear of my bumper again.
( IMO, the ladder is meant for the weight of a person while the TT standing still, not the best for bounce either)
Cost is always a factor, One of the best ways is to use a tongue mount, either make your own or purchase from ARVIKA. I have room in the bed of my truck, so I just lay them in there for now. Not the best, as they get scratched up, but 2 are kids bikes and the wife and I bought cheaper bikes this time around.
Unless the TT is built from the factory with a carrier, nothing will go on the rear of my bumper again.
( IMO, the ladder is meant for the weight of a person while the TT standing still, not the best for bounce either)
