How do you carry your bikes?

[33 RLDS]

I have to go look at my bumper when I get home. I even thought about a strap from the back of the rack to attach to my ladder. I might have to get one as the bikes on the front hitch is getting old. lol..

[TX_Arvee]

Originally Posted by ADK

Has anyone using the front hitch mounted bike rack had issues with overheating?

I have a front hitch installed on my Greyhawk RV. I carry the spare up front and the bikes in back. I have not been able to see any significant temp differences using my Scan Gauge II to monitor engine coolant, trans temp, etc. All seem normal. Etreme heat of the summer and mid day driving may make it run a little warmer, but not by much.

[33 RLDS]

I carry 4 bikes in front and have not had any temp problems even in summer heat. The issue I have is site. I am tired of the bikes in my view.

[howie]

Stumbled across this a while back and saved the pics. I am considering trying something like this. Only issue is I would have to figure out how to haul my canoe when I install my racks.

[Jayco28BHS]

Use Rhino Rack and now 3 Yakima Raptors, 2 smaller bikes inside TT beside the bunk beds. Jayco told me that my bumper would not support a hitch rack, so kept TV rack and bike trays from previous TV/TT combo.

Now looking to build a wood kayak rack using stake holes in bed of TT.

[mcfarmall]

Originally Posted by howie

Stumbled across this a while back and saved the pics. I am considering trying something like this. Only issue is I would have to figure out how to haul my canoe when I install my racks.

That's a nice rack. Lot's of room for firewood underneath.

I have a 5 slot rack made out of PVC pipe that fits perfectly in the bed o my truck and can also be used on the ground at the campsite.

[howie]

Yeah, I need something to keep the bed space free for firewood! The little woman never thinks we have enough firewood! And if there is no campfire, the little woman is NOT a happy camper!
Haven't tackled this project yet, but its on the list.

[jaycorider]

One more option... I heave fork quick connect screwd to seat plywood. [ATTACH]13487

[Heady]

Originally Posted by belljl45

Heady, I'm going threw the bike rack issue and have a trundra as well! 2012 not the sr5 but could I get the same system that you have? thanks for your help!

Belljl, do you have the factory accessory rails in your bed? If so then you just need to buy the bike holder mount that slides right into the accessory rail. I got mine from Amazon. it worked out well till I sold my Tundra and got a F150 with no rails.

[Camper_bob]

Originally Posted by jaycorider

One more option... I heave fork quick connect screwd to seat plywood. [ATTACH]13487

I'm planning to eventually use the fork QC in the bed of the truck. That's a good idea on the dinette though, I like it!

[Macrosill]

I place 4 bikes in the arear between the dinette and kitchen area. I wrap any areas of rubbing with blankets and towels. I also take a fifth bike, it is an adult 3 wheel bike. I take the rear wheels off and place them on the sofa. I place the frame on the floor just inside the door.

It is a pia but I get to take all 5 bikes and have no other way to bring them along.

[33 RLDS]

Been loving the Jayco rack I found on craigslist for cheap.

[Tex1961]

Inside, between the bed and half wall in the master bed area. covered with blankets and bungee cords to keep from moving around. We carry 3 - 4 bikes that way...

[Collinp]

This is what I use. Works very well and not too expensive.
http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/produc...-823-_-1501650

[jrdpttrsn]

We also struggled with how to transport bikes and came up with a solution that works for us and doesn't give up the bed space of our truck. We have a BakFlip folding hard cover over the truck bed. It doesn't cover the stake pockets in the bed rails. We have chrome tubular bed rails installed into the stake pockets. We then attach a Yakima "roof rack system" to the bed rails over the hard bed cover. To avoid the reduced mpg and UV deterioration to the rack components we use two ceiling mounted bike pulleys in our garage. The completely assembled rack is easily and quickly removed between trips by backing into our garage, releasing the mounts on the bed rails, attaching hoist hooks to each side of the rack, and then hoisting the rack up snug to the garage ceiling, leaving plenty of room for a car to park beneath. Install is reverse, but just as easy.

[nunyadamn]

I have decided to just have a custom receiver installed by a hitch shop. I thought I found one from lippert, but I just don't see how it would mount on my trailer. I have a 4 bike carrier now, but I think I will be buying one of these instead - http://www.kotulas.com/deals/garage-...00lb.-capacity

[clubhouse]

Originally Posted by nunyadamn

I have decided to just have a custom receiver installed by a hitch shop. I thought I found one from lippert, but I just don't see how it would mount on my trailer. I have a 4 bike carrier now, but I think I will be buying one of these instead - http://www.kotulas.com/deals/garage-...00lb.-capacity

That rack is very interesting. Let us know if you get it and how it works out. If it's decent I might swap my "frame hanging" bravo for this. I would prefer a this style.

[nunyadamn]

I too have a frame hanging one - I think I will prefer this as well. I will post what I find - I am going to try and get a quote at minimum for the receiver on Monday/Tuesday, but hopefully they will be able to get it done this week. Then I will order that rack.

[norty1]

Originally Posted by nunyadamn

I have decided to just have a custom receiver installed by a hitch shop. I thought I found one from lippert, but I just don't see how it would mount on my trailer. I have a 4 bike carrier now, but I think I will be buying one of these instead - http://www.kotulas.com/deals/garage-...00lb.-capacity

I really like that hitch. I called Kotula about purchasing just the wire loops on either end that fold down but they said they can't sell just that part. I could put those on my factory pullout very easily.
Anyone know of a source or makes that rack for them?

[CDavid]

https://www.etrailer.com/p-CC-125.html

I think this is what you're looking for.