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08-24-2013, 12:00 PM
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Bike rack mounting options on a flat rear bumper ideas!!!
Hello,
i would like to mount a bike rack on my 2011 Jayco sport 197, but it has a flat rear bumper so i'm not sure what my options are.
any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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08-24-2013, 01:29 PM
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The only solution I have seen that works on that size trailer, has been a bike rack that a few members have made of PVC or metal nd they use it inside the trailer. I know that doesn't answer your question, but it is an option. The other kind Ive seen on the exterior, requires that a hitch reciver be installed under your trailer and then the bike rack goes into it. I have added a photo of both the hitch reciever one, and a free standing one that you can use inside.
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08-24-2013, 01:42 PM
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thank you for the ideas and pictures, the inside the trailer one might be a solution. what about installing the hitch receiver that sells on Amazon with couple of pieces of 2x4 to make the flat bumper square, wondering if the flat bumper will hold.
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08-24-2013, 03:22 PM
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How about a front receiver on your TV?
I installed one on my truck earlier this year and it works out beautifully.
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08-24-2013, 04:13 PM
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is this a factory made receiver? i have searched for front receivers and didn't find any please let me know where did you get yours.
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08-24-2013, 05:19 PM
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I need a rack idea ad well for my 197. I would rather not have them inside the trailer. I don't need the extra weight in the hitch. Roof or front might be an idea. But I would rather have it on the back of the tt if possible.
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08-24-2013, 06:08 PM
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You might want to see if you can even put a mount on that style of bumper I serious dought it. You will probably have to find a good weldshop, and have them install one. Remember that bikes hanging off of a rack bouncing up and down can easily twist a flimsy bumper right up. plan on spending a bit of money. We were quoted about 400. Dollars for our 29bh.
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08-24-2013, 06:16 PM
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For that front receiver try E trailer on the web
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08-25-2013, 07:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lennyl
is this a factory made receiver? i have searched for front receivers and didn't find any please let me know where did you get yours.
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I ordered my front receiver from Etrailer.com. I am more than satisfied with it as it frees up space in the bed of my truck and I didn't want to haul them behind the trailer.
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08-25-2013, 07:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lennyl
is this a factory made receiver? i have searched for front receivers and didn't find any please let me know where did you get yours.
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Lenny, I found one for your Expy on Etrailer.com. It's made by Curt Manufacturing, part number 31368 and it is $167.51.
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2016 Palomino Columbus 385BH "No Worries II"
2011 F-250 Super Duty Lariat, 6.7L PSD "The Mistress"
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08-25-2013, 08:05 PM
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Dave, thank you for taking the time i will take a look
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08-25-2013, 08:31 PM
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What about over the tongue? Currently researching that option myself right now.
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08-26-2013, 05:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lennyl
Dave, thank you for taking the time i will take a look
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You're welcome.
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2016 Palomino Columbus 385BH "No Worries II"
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08-26-2013, 10:39 AM
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We put a front receiver for bike rack on our Silverado. It has been great for 4000 miles.
A bike rack on the front encounters a lot of wind. We replaced our old rack that held the bikes by the crossbars with a Swagman that supports the bikes by the tires with a clamp that slides down onto the crossbar. It is much much better
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08-26-2013, 07:37 PM
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Rear mounted bike carriers can be problematic. We went through an area of road construction where they had removed the asphalt, exposing the clay base after a rain. By the time we came out the other side, the motor home and bikes where so plastered that everything was the same color, the gear changers and cables all seized, seats saturated with liquid clay. Several hours later at the campsite washing everything, re-lubing and freeing up derailiers and brake cables. Not a good time. We've been thinking of getting some of the folding bikes advertised at Camping World, at least they could be folded up and put in a storage compartment.
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08-29-2013, 07:15 PM
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thanks all for the suggestions, after all i have built one out of 1" pvc pipe and just transport it inside the TT found it on youtube here is the link
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09-03-2013, 07:29 AM
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Right now we have 2 bikes on the top of the truck, 2 inside rear of camper, and one strapped across the gear in the bed of truck. Will probably get one more Yakima Raptor and then have three on top. I have used this configuration on two different TV and 2 different TT over the past 5+ years.
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09-03-2013, 05:21 PM
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Mount bike rack around ball mount
I purchased the Swagman XP towing rack from etrailer.com that slides onto the 2" square ball mount. So now I can tow the trailer and carry 3 bikes in a bike rack.
I used to just carry the bikes in the trailer, but they get in the way when we go inside the trailer and slide around when towing. Also, this is a cheaper option than mounting a trailer hitch on either the rear of the trailer or the front of my tow vehicle.
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