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ZuBrew 
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 11 Oct 2017 Location: Macedon, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 113 |
 Calendar Event: Bike CarrierPosted: 06 Dec 2017 at 9:06am |
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For pickup trucks I found this option as well, a tailgate pad;
Not sure which one I like better. I sent a PM to Charlie for pictures too. |
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2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4
2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
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Wood River Pod
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Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Wood River, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 153 |
Posted: 05 Dec 2017 at 9:53pm |
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Charlie and Fred,
I think I like your Sawgman solution the best. I have a Fastway e2, and I don't think I have enough tow bar to mount on. This weekend I'll take out and mount the the hitch to see how much room I have, if any. I have a Toyota Highlander, so I can't think its too different from the 4Runner. Charlie, I'll PM you to get some of those pics. We are headed to Sedona for SB in March. Last year we went to Zions and were bummed we didn't have our bikes. Can't get comfy with hanging bikes off the back. Other option is on the roof of the car. Thanks for the advice and help. Jeff
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CharlieM
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Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:35pm |
You are correct, but depending on the vehicle, you can access the rear window with the bikes on. |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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fwunder
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Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:35pm |
That's correct. Fortunately, with my 4Runner the hatch window goes down so it's not much of an issue. fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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Subzilla
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Joined: 23 Jan 2017 Location: Concord, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 302 |
Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:27pm |
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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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Mark
Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
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fwunder
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Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 9:42pm |
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Charlie advised me of the Swagman several years ago. Can't imagine using any other carrier!
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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Kup-Pod
Senior Member
Joined: 08 Jun 2017 Location: Guelph, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 153 |
Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 7:41pm |
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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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2017 RP-178
2021 F150 5.0l "Lead me on a level path" |
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CharlieM
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Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 6:07pm |
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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.
PS. If you want pictures PM me an email address. Posting images to this new server is too much of a PITA.  |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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spentwings
Newbie 
Joined: 02 Oct 2016 Location: MT Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 2:48pm |
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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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Good decisions come from experience. Experience, well.... that comes from bad decisions.
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Don Halas
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Joined: 01 Jul 2015 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 190 |
Posted: 29 Aug 2017 at 1:38pm |
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Thule Helium fits the bill but it's going to be north of $300.
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