Have any of you installed a tongue mount bike rack similar to the Stromberg Carlson (CC-275) Bike Bunk for Cargo Tray in the following link:
I'm looking for a way to carry three bikes with my 182g / Silverado 1500 combo. The truck has a bed cover and is generally full of inflatable kayaks, cooler, and other equipment. A truck bed carrier is out due to space. The soft bed cover rules out a over-the-bed rail solution. From what I can gather the R-POD's rear hitch isn't really able to support a three-bike cantilevered load. Also, the 182g's garage makes this location inconvenient.
The most appealing solution seems to be a tongue mounted extension for a two inch receiver. This would let us carry the bikes without interfering with the truck bed cover. Also, the bike rack can be moved to the truck's receiver once the R-POD is parked. Seems like a great solution.
I have a few concerns: First, it seems like a lot of weight mounted up high with a wind load. Is this a solid enough mount with three bikes? Second, is tongue weight. We are operating well within the limits of the Silverado 1500 so that's not an issue. What else should I be considering?