Front receiver

[Barry1228]

I own a 2016 Jayco Melbourne 24L. I would like to know if anyone has installed a front receiver hitch for a bikes. I was thinking this way I don't have to unload bikes to use rear slide..if so where did u purchase etc thanks

[Gord60]

I own a 24K and bought a 4” drop hitch and then put my bike rack on the original rear hitch. Problem solved rear bed slide opens while bikes installed.. I believe you own a 24K because the 24L has one massive slide on the drivers side.......

[JimD]

I put a front receiver on my 2017 Greyhawk because I go to places where I could get stuck in the sand and would need a tow. My Ford chassis did not have any locations to hook a tow strap without damaging things.

Since your chassis is different I do not know if front receivers are made for it. The Ford one was common. You may want to check with the manufactures to see if it is even made. Here are links to a couple of manufacturers.

https://www.reese-hitches.com/

https://www.draw-tite.com/

[Jagiven]

I recommend finding a local welding shop. They can custom fabricate a hitch to fit your chassis.

[SloPoke]

In my younger years living at home with the parents.. we had a 69-Ford with a slide in Camper. AND we towed a boat.

Dad put a front hitch on the old Ford and hooked up the boat trailer to it so Mom could drive the boat down the ramp, and into the driveway... It kept Mom from killing my dad on the launch ramp / driveway as she could see what was happening and do it her way.

Fast forward to 2020??? This is STILL a great way to carry bicycles, motorcycles and anything that wont block the airflow for cooling and exceed front axle weight ratings.

[RetiredOne]

Originally Posted by Barry1228

if so where did u purchase etc thanks

Here you go:

https://www.etrailer.com/fmr-2016_Me...inter+3500.htm

https://torkliftcentral.com/mercedes...front-ecohitch