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    Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 12:40pm
Bike Carrier advice needed:

  • R Pod R 179, 1 1/4" receiver hitch, pickup has a 2" receiver.
  • I would like to find a stable (Montana roads) 2-bike carrier that I can use on both the R Pod 1 1/4" receiver when towing and also adaptable to the 2" pickup receiver when the R Pod is not hooked up.
  • I was advised not to buy a hitch adapter because it voids the bike carrier warranty. (not sure if this is true for all bike carriers)
  • Any tips or experience, much appreciated!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 1:12pm
I doubt that it voids the bike carrier warranty.  You should research that more.  I don't believe restrictions like that are even legal (kinda like people used to believe if your car dealer didn't change your oil it would void your warranty).  Besides, if you had a problem, how could they tell it had been in an adapter?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 1:30pm
Give some thought to carrying the bikes between the truck and the camper.

http://www.swagman.net/product/traveler-xcs2/


Easier on the bikes and the camper and they're already on the truck when you arrive at the CG. For everyday non camping use just leave the draw bar and carrier on the truck. The platform/basket style carrier makes it much easier to load and unload.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 1:38pm
Thule Helium fits the bill but it's going to be north of $300.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 2:48pm
The carriers between the Pod and truck are mounted on the A-frame of the trailer right?  Or, are you suggesting a rooftop carrier?  I am looking for a bike carrier that I can also use when the Pod is not hooked up.  I found 1 1/4" receiver carriers and might buy a 2" adapter for the truck and go with that.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 6:07pm
Look at the picture in the link. The Swagman is a sleeve mount that slips over the 2" draw bar between the truck receiver and the ball. It is actually attached to the hitch and stays with the truck when the trailer is disconnected. It works with straight ball hitches or WDHs like the E2. I used one on my Honda Pilot/Rpod 172 combination and it worked great. Other Podders have used it in similar installation. I had pictures up on the old server but I think they're all gone now. 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 7:41pm
We received a bike carrier as part of the package when we bought our 178.  It's called "Bike Wing" see https://letsgoaero.com/bikewing-2-two-bike-rack/ .  It fits into the receiver from the spare tire mounting, it's light weight and it works quite well.  We've used it on a few trips already and quite happy with it.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 9:42pm
Charlie advised me of the Swagman several years ago. Can't imagine using any other carrier!



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:27pm
Using the Swagman, I assume you have to remove the hitch to access your vehicle hatch??  I have a pick-up with bed cover so I access the tailgate even when hooked up to the trailer.....carefully.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:35pm
Originally posted by Subzilla

Using the Swagman, I assume you have to remove the hitch to access your vehicle hatch??  I have a pick-up with bed cover so I access the tailgate even when hooked up to the trailer.....carefully.

That's correct. Fortunately, with my 4Runner the hatch window goes down so it's not much of an issue.

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