R-pod Owners Forum : Hitch Adapter http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Hitch Adapter Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 14:52:19 +0000 Tue, 22 May 2018 21:05:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11543 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hitch Adapter : Thanks- do you think cam straps... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109587#109587 Author: athayersmith
Subject: 11543
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 9:05pm

Thanks- do you think cam straps would help if that was all we did?  Otherwise, we're thinking of just carrying 1 bike on the back and putting the other one in the pod.......we're feeling like we've learned a lot, (and are going continually to HD and Camping World).  Hopefully the bike rack is it.
Thx,Ann
]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 21:05:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109587#109587 Hitch Adapter : Thanks for the input = I hate... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109586#109586 Author: athayersmith
Subject: 11543
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 9:01pm

Thanks for the input = I hate to get another bike rack, but it might come to that.  Appreciate your time.  
Ann
]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 21:01:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109586#109586 Hitch Adapter : Did purchase a longer shank for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109547#109547 Author: Randrestj
Subject: 11543
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 11:02am

Did purchase a longer shank for my WDH and the Swagman carrier that fits over the hitch, very pleased with the result.  Bikes sit on the TV and in plain view when driving.  The only downside was that I had to extend the safety chains on the trailer, not a biggie.]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 11:02:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109547#109547 Hitch Adapter : We use a rear bike carrier with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109538#109538 Author: Pod People
Subject: 11543
Posted: 22 May 2018 at 8:28am

We use a rear bike carrier with 2 bikes.  We did some extensive welding of a new 2x2 cross beam from frame to frame, additional triangle gussets and a 2" receiver welded to both the original and the new cross beams.  We also eliminated a lot of motion in the bike rack by using 2 cam straps-1 on each side of the rack that are attached to eye bolts drilled into the ends of the frame.  another important thing to eliminate motion is a hitch tightner that will keep the shank tight in the receiver. We have followed the pod and watched our bikes-there is virtually no movement with the additions we made.  there are some pictures in our mods.  they are from our original 173, but we have done the same mods on our newer 179.
Vann
]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 08:28:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109538#109538 Hitch Adapter : Originally posted by athayersmithI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109521#109521 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 11543
Posted: 21 May 2018 at 9:12pm

Originally posted by athayersmith

I called rpod - they said the frame can take up to 150 lbs, although the other posts I saw said 62 lbs.  They assured me 150 was ok - we got a yakima ridgeback 2 bike carrier (32 lbs. + 2 bikes @ 35lbs each=107lbs) - it is adaptable to either a 2" or 1 1/4" hitch - the rpod has a 1 1/4" and it was easy to put on.  We had a sway/wgt distribution hitch put on (might not have been necessary, but we wanted to be safe, not knowing much about this stuff!!) -hitch weighs a LOT - problem - the bikes really bounce around while we're driving (we each took turns following each other to see how bikes handled). The hitch installer suggested we use straps from the rt and left sides of bottom of frame to tighten up the bikes a bit.  Any suggestions welcomed.  Other than the fact that we would probably have to replace the bike carrier more often than expected-sounds like the frame should be able to take the wgt?  Thx, in advance.


you might consider this one:

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bike-Racks/Swagman/S64650.html

My wife is a lightweight 5'1" and she can easily handle this carrier by herself. With our old Yakima rack, I used to have to install it for her on her weekly rides, not any more.No problem handling 2 bikes. 
]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 21:12:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109521#109521 Hitch Adapter : I called rpod - they said the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109520#109520 Author: athayersmith
Subject: 11543
Posted: 21 May 2018 at 8:33pm

I called rpod - they said the frame can take up to 150 lbs, although the other posts I saw said 62 lbs.  They assured me 150 was ok - we got a yakima ridgeback 2 bike carrier (32 lbs. + 2 bikes @ 35lbs each=107lbs) - it is adaptable to either a 2" or 1 1/4" hitch - the rpod has a 1 1/4" and it was easy to put on.  We had a sway/wgt distribution hitch put on (might not have been necessary, but we wanted to be safe, not knowing much about this stuff!!) -hitch weighs a LOT - problem - the bikes really bounce around while we're driving (we each took turns following each other to see how bikes handled). The hitch installer suggested we use straps from the rt and left sides of bottom of frame to tighten up the bikes a bit.  Any suggestions welcomed.  Other than the fact that we would probably have to replace the bike carrier more often than expected-sounds like the frame should be able to take the wgt?  Thx, in advance.

]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 20:33:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109520#109520 Hitch Adapter : We saw the Jack-it at this years... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109154#109154 Author: ParPod
Subject: 11543
Posted: 13 May 2018 at 7:47am

We saw the Jack-it at this years trailer show and it is a pretty solid unit.  The bikes they had on it were the same kind that we have and they were on there pretty tight - no wiggle.  The lifting the bikes onto it didn't seem that it would be that bad and one nice feature with the unit is that you can take a large part of it off if you're travelling without your bikes.  We bought it and the maiden trip will be this weekend.]]> Sun, 13 May 2018 07:47:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109154#109154 Hitch Adapter : Has anyone used the Jack-it by... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109061#109061 Author: Randrestj
Subject: 11543
Posted: 11 May 2018 at 7:43am

Has anyone used the Jack-it by Lippert, price is very reasonable compared to the alternatives, just wondering about the quality and its toughness?]]> Fri, 11 May 2018 07:43:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109061#109061 Hitch Adapter : The tow bar I have is weight distribution... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109048#109048 Author: Randrestj
Subject: 11543
Posted: 10 May 2018 at 8:37pm

The tow bar I have is weight distribution hitch and there is no room once I have the hitch attached to the vehicle to add the Traveller thus no option to purchase a longer shank.]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 20:37:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109048#109048 Hitch Adapter : Originally posted by RandrestjJust... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109043#109043 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 11543
Posted: 10 May 2018 at 6:15pm

Originally posted by Randrestj

Just checked on that Swagman Traveler that installs on your TV tow bar and unfortunately the tow bar I have with sway control there is just no room to install this type of carrier on the tow bar.  Looks like a great option and great price if your tow bar can accommodate this type of carrier.

I don't know what tow bar you have but longer shanks are available. I bought a longer shank for my E2 hitch and it worked very well. BTW I think carriers that require lifting the bikes high above the propane tanks would be a real pain. I'm too old for calisthenics with my bikes. Wink
]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 18:15:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109043#109043 Hitch Adapter : I think I'll skip trying... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109034#109034 Author: Randrestj
Subject: 11543
Posted: 10 May 2018 at 11:10am

I think I'll skip trying to add the carrier on the back of the trailer and resort to a model that clamps down on either side of the A- frame on the front of the trailer and bikes sit above the propane tanks.]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 11:10:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109034#109034 Hitch Adapter : Just checked on that Swagman Traveler... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109032#109032 Author: Randrestj
Subject: 11543
Posted: 10 May 2018 at 11:05am

Just checked on that Swagman Traveler that installs on your TV tow bar and unfortunately the tow bar I have with sway control there is just no room to install this type of carrier on the tow bar.  Looks like a great option and great price if your tow bar can accommodate this type of carrier.]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 11:05:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109032#109032 Hitch Adapter : My opinion is counter to what... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109022#109022 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 11543
Posted: 10 May 2018 at 7:26am

My opinion is counter to what most people think and do. I have a 1 1/4 adapter to 2 inch. I use a cargo rack to haul gear but, keep the total weight to 80 pounds. I have been doing this for two years with no problems.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 07:26:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109022#109022 Hitch Adapter : Consider a mount for the front... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109021#109021 Author: cosmo751
Subject: 11543
Posted: 10 May 2018 at 7:23am

Consider a mount for the front of the tow vehicle. Better solution IMHO. There are pics on Google images.]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 07:23:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109021#109021 Hitch Adapter : The weak bumper mount on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109015#109015 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 11543
Posted: 09 May 2018 at 9:55pm

The weak bumper mount on the rear of the Pods is bad enough but a 1-1/4 to 2" adapter is much worse. As Tars says it adds a long lever arm, extending the bike load further behind the bumper. Leave the spare on the rear and find another solution for the bikes. One option is to mount the bikes on the rear of the TV, between TV and TT. Swagman makes a nice sleeve rack that carries the bikes in a basket as you want. I've used it and it works well. It also puts the bikes on the TV so you can uncouple and drive to a bike trailhead without moving the bikes. ]]> Wed, 09 May 2018 21:55:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109015#109015 Hitch Adapter : I haven't seen it in writing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109010#109010 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 11543
Posted: 09 May 2018 at 7:32pm

I haven't seen it in writing -- at least in a long time -- but I think Forest River used to say the bike rack the sell is the only one they warrant for the Pod.  Look into it.  You may void the warranty against any frame damage. 

Personally, unless you're talking about more than two bikes, I think FR may be overly cautious in this regard.  Nevertheless, an adapter will push the bike rack out further from the bumper, thereby creating more leverage against the frame, especially as you're bouncing down the road.

I'm just delivering the party line -- people do what you're talking about and and more and get away with it.  A lot of people use roof racks on their tow vehicle or come up with bike carriers for the trailer tongue too though.  There's also the insecurity involved in not being able to see your bikes behind the trailer.

TT
]]> Wed, 09 May 2018 19:32:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109010#109010 Hitch Adapter : Thanks, the 1 1/4" limits... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109008#109008 Author: Randrestj
Subject: 11543
Posted: 09 May 2018 at 6:45pm

Thanks, the 1 1/4" limits my choice of bike carriers and I'd like to have one that the wheels rest on a tray of sorts and also made for RV's, I've found a number that would fit that bill.]]> Wed, 09 May 2018 18:45:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109008#109008 Hitch Adapter : I think a 1 1/4 hitch is good... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109007#109007 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 11543
Posted: 09 May 2018 at 6:39pm

I think a 1 1/4 hitch is good for something like 200 pounds, which is way beyond what Forest River allows for the receiver.  The limiting factor is really the trailer frame.  If you really feel the need for somthing more robust you may want to consider options other than the rear of the Pod.

TT
]]> Wed, 09 May 2018 18:39:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109007#109007 Hitch Adapter : Has anyone used a hitch adapter... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109006#109006 Author: Randrestj
Subject: 11543
Posted: 09 May 2018 at 5:53pm

Has anyone used a hitch adapter that converts the 1 1/4" to a 2" hitch.  I'm looking for a more robust bike carrier than the one supplied by FR, the Bike Wing and more choices with a 2" hitch.]]> Wed, 09 May 2018 17:53:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11543&PID=109006#109006