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Old 03-07-2016, 11:14 AM   #21
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My only concern would be if you are near the max for tongue weight as 2 bikes and the rack could add over 100 pounds to the tongue weight.

I have one mounted on a trailer hitch I installed on the back of our EAGLE and the only problem is lifting them up to mount the bikes.. will be looking at one of those that mount on the rear in a bike tray (bumper height).. should be easier to mount the bikes.

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Don, do you have a receiver mounted bike rack on the back of your BHBE ? Did you have it installed aftermarket ? Is it welded or bolt-on ?

We have the Jayco bike tray and are very disappointed with it. Jayco should be embarrassed to call it a bike tray. We like that it slides out of the way when not in use, but it is a real chore to mount the bikes on the tray so they don't rub and get damaged. There is simply nothing to keep the upper portion of the bikes stabilized. The extra 10 to 15 minutes per bike (X3 bikes) to wrap with pool noodles and zip ties followed by ratchet straps could be significantly reduced with a half decent receiver mounted bike rack. This would also have the added benefit that you could mount it on the TV if you wanted to transport them to an area to explore on bike.

This is definitely on our to do list, but has not yet reached the top of the list yet. If there is something that bolts on in place of the tray, would change it out immediately.
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Old 03-07-2016, 06:31 PM   #22
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[QUOTE=Ottawasteve;384290]Don, do you have a receiver mounted bike rack on the back of your BHBE ? Did you have it installed aftermarket ? Is it welded or bolt-on ? [/
Hi Don,

I currently have a bike rack that mounts into a 2" receiver that I built, as Jayco said that I should not mount any bike racks on the 4x4 rear bumper. When you look closely you will see why, not meant to carry a lot of weight. Picture below shows it.

If you are handy, or you can have a professional do the work I have attached the pictures of the rear trailer hitch assembly that I made/welded. I also included the drawing that I used to make it.

Your TT will also have a frame cross member just in front of the rear bumper, see picture below. If you make your own or have someone make it for you it should be bolted into the cross-member for most of the support. It has been going on 4 years now and still solid, although I still need to remove it and have it powder coated... not the number one thing on my priority list.

Also here is an Amazon link for the different types that I am looking at. If you want a parts list let me know.

Or search "bike rack for rv" on Amazon

A lot of different types/prices...

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I also been wanting to do something but dont want to weld on a new trailer, has anyone used a front mount hitch on a truck, i already have a 4 bike carrier, 2 kids 2 adult bikes, any pics?
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I had a fabrication shop cut off the original bumper of my 2012 26BH. He welded on a 1/8 " thick steel bumper and also reinforced the cross member frame of the trailer. He then cut a hole thru the center of the bumper, put the receiver unit thru and up against the frame in the back behind the bumper. Welded the receiver to the bumper and to the reinforced frame. He then Welded an eye between the receiver and the frame. We carried 5 bikes with no problem. Now, we have a 28BHBE that came with a receiver bolted to the frame. Our modified 5 bike rack fits this also.

If you want photos, please contact me and I will send photos of the bumper setup of the 26BH.
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I had a fabrication shop cut off the original bumper of my 2012 26BH. He welded on a 1/8 " thick steel bumper and also reinforced the cross member frame of the trailer. He then cut a hole thru the center of the bumper, put the receiver unit thru and up against the frame in the back behind the bumper. Welded the receiver to the bumper and to the reinforced frame. He then Welded an eye between the receiver and the frame. We carried 5 bikes with no problem. Now, we have a 28BHBE that came with a receiver bolted to the frame. Our modified 5 bike rack fits this also.

If you want photos, please contact me and I will send photos of the bumper setup of the 26BH.
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