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    Posted: 23 Mar 2017 at 12:30pm
Originally posted by Irish Tom

I use the receiver on the back of my 178 RPOD to carry two bikes and have never had a problem.
I do not have the "recommended" bike rack that Forest River pushes.
Have had several people look at the construction and welding of the receiver and all felt it was adequate to carry two bikes.  I have recently purchased a BAL under carriage RV rack to carry the spare tire.

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Good to know.  Thanks.  I've read of others having no issues either.  

I've actually convinced myself to give it a shot with my cheaper greenway bike.  It's just a single bike carrier so I don't expect problems.  I may throw a gopro up and see how much it bounces just for piece of mind. 

 
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I use the receiver on the back of my 178 RPOD to carry two bikes and have never had a problem.
I do not have the "recommended" bike rack that Forest River pushes.
Have had several people look at the construction and welding of the receiver and all felt it was adequate to carry two bikes.  I have recently purchased a BAL under carriage RV rack to carry the spare tire.

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Originally posted by rawest50

Did you get sway control and load leveling for you hitch? If not you might want to consider it. Nice rig. Looks exactly like mine. We are using ours for the first trip this coming weekend.

Like you I have order all kinds of stuff.


I didn't get sway control yet but I'm considering it. It towed fine even a little over 70. A little bit of wobble through rough construction on 75 coming up the mountain but no real issues. It actually sits pretty level. That picture is a bit deceiving.
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Did you get sway control and load leveling for you hitch? If not you might want to consider it. Nice rig. Looks exactly like mine. We are using ours for the first trip this coming weekend.

Like you I have order all kinds of stuff.
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Maiden voyage

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Originally posted by rawest50

Big South Fork River. I grew up in Oneida.


Hey, cool! Small world.

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Big South Fork River. I grew up in Oneida.
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Originally posted by silva75

We take delivery of our 179 today! My wife and daughters are super excited, we are not retired but we aren't waiting any longer. 

Bike Rack: I believe the spare tire releases from the 1" receiver hitch already on the Rpod.  I believe you can find a  1" to 2" adapter to fit any existing bike rack you already have.  I will do some searching and get back to you.

Congrats!  I loved using mine this weekend.  Didn't dewinterize but I stayed dry in an inch of rain and warm on a 30 degree night.  

I have a 1up rack that will fit but I fear the warnings from both the Forest River and 1up.  The rack is very stable so no bouncing and I have no doubt it would work but don't want to risk damage to a rack, bike, or people following from a cracked weld or frame.   I've considered trying it and getting a friend to follow but haven't had the chance yet.  
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We take delivery of our 179 today! My wife and daughters are super excited, we are not retired but we aren't waiting any longer. 

Bike Rack: I believe the spare tire releases from the 1" receiver hitch already on the Rpod.  I believe you can find a  1" to 2" adapter to fit any existing bike rack you already have.  I will do some searching and get back to you.
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Originally posted by bikeella

Hi New Guy! 
I just bought a 2017  178 model. I live in Colorado now and just moved from Knoxville TN last year. I have been to Big South Fork on mountain bike trips and slept in a tent. I just found this forum today , so will have a bunch of questions I'm sure. I bought my 178 on ebay from Iowa. I am now arranging to have it transported to me. I need to buy some anti sway bars cause the wind out here is insane! I want to buy a solar panel as well , so will be looking for some advice. I kind of miss east TN, but don't miss the winters and summers! Much nice out here with the sun shining all the time. 

I'm itching to ride Grand Gap this weekend but hiking it and relaxing around a fire may have to do.  I'm hoping I can talk a buddy in to coming up and bringing my bike though.  I'll get the bike thing figured out promptly.  
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