Bike Carrier on R 179
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Topic: Bike Carrier on R 179
Posted By: Grandpa Hiker
Subject: Bike Carrier on R 179
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 7:49am
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Has anyone had any experience with using a bike rack on the R-179? I have read where some other podders experienced sway when towing their pod with bikes on the bike rack. The 179 has the kitchen in the rear so there is already additional weight there. I am concerned about the extra weight of the bike carrier & two bikes. ------------- Rob & Becky 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!" |
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 8:39am
Will you be relocating the spare tire or leaving it in place? I carry two bikes, however, I now carry the POD tire in the back of my truck. The switch is basically a wash and the load is still balanced. I would not recommend loading the rear POD receiver with the spare tire AND the bikes.
------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: retireclose
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 8:42am
This is what I bought to carry two bikes.  Swagman 64662 Bike Rack - Amazon $142.00 Ball Mount Class III 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop - Super Extra Long, 6000 lbs - Etrailer $29.95 The ball mount is not an extention. Help this helps. ------------- Gary and Jill Winters Bella Golden Retriever 2014 Silverado 1500 2015 R-Pod 179 -(SOLD) 
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 10:00am
Another vote for the Swagman. Mine's a 64664 and slipped right over my Reese WDH. ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 10:04am
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Fwunder, does this setup block access through the rear hatch of the TV? ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 10:09am
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Yes, but the 4Runner has a slide down window so it has not been an issue for me. That and some well planned packing. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: retireclose
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 4:08pm
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Fred, Right 64664. I got the idea from one of your posts, thanks. I had to use the longer ball mount because I have two propane tanks and an electric tongue jack. Works great. Gary ------------- Gary and Jill Winters Bella Golden Retriever 2014 Silverado 1500 2015 R-Pod 179 -(SOLD)
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 4:26pm
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Gary, I got the idea from CharlieM!! OK Charlie, where did you get the idea!?  Fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 4:37pm
A tongue-mounted bike rack may also be an option... here's one from http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Cargo-Control/Stromberg-Carlson/CC-275.html - eTrailer (but there are several other models available elsewhere) ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2015 at 4:51pm
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I thought about that idea too, Outbound. The downsides I saw to that was: 1) Added tongue weight. 2) Can't just unhook Pod and take Bikes to trail w/TV which we have done often. Fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |