I need HELP!!!: Rear bike rack for a 2020 195

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Rear bike rack for a 2020 195

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Topic: Rear bike rack for a 2020 195

Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Subject: Rear bike rack for a 2020 195
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 9:41am

We are investigating the possibility of installing a rear mounted bike rack on our 195. Does anyone know where to find a suitable rack as there is no receiver on the pod?

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Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 3:42pm

I just bought 2 electric bikes, that might be a little heavy for the stromberg tongue mount rack. The only receiver on the 195 is a bumper mount. I don't think the bumper can carry that kind of weight. (130 pounds plus the rack). I'll be watching for some opinions on this.

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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
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Posted By: Capt Kidd
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 5:15pm

I have a 196 and what I did in order to carry my Yamaha generator is to have a regular receiver hitch installed. Where do you plan to carry your spar tire? I carry mine in the front compartment on the door side. It fits just fine.

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The Pirate's Pod

Posted By: Doug S
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2020 at 11:07am

I purchased this Swagman from Amazon. It is made for RV's and includes a bumper hitch. I had to mount the hitch upside down, but it seems to work just fine and is very sturdy.

https://www.etrailer.com/RV-and-Camper-Bike-Racks/Swagman/S64663.html#ymm/1/years - https://www.etrailer.com/RV-and-Camper-Bike-Racks/Swagman/S64663.html#ymm/1/years

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The Best is Yet to Come

Posted By: EchoGale
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2020 at 12:09pm

I'm also using the Swagman on a 172 and happy with it.

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Julie

Posted By: Jeepinator
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2020 at 6:27pm

If you have ever traveled behind an RPod on a bumpy road you might want to reconsider mounting a bike on the back. These trailers bounce more than you can imagine. I would look at the tongue mounted units such as Let's Go Aero 429756 Jack-It Double Bike Carrier System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYRM7MM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_q4QCEbV0V2SN2

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2017 179