R-pod Owners Forum : Bike Bounce Video https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Bike Bounce Video Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:29:20 +0000 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:44:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14334 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Bike Bounce Video : TimK, mainly because I don't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139371#139371 Author: PilotPodder
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Posted: 09 Jan 2021 at 4:44pm

TimK, mainly because I don't want to sacrifice the bed capacity which I generally have packed for longer trips. I also have a tri-fold tonneau cover I use that keeps things in the bed out of sight. I will likely add a front hitch receiver to the truck this next season. Thanks!  ]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:44:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139371#139371 Bike Bounce Video : Pilot, since you have a pickup,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139370#139370 Author: TimK182G
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Posted: 09 Jan 2021 at 4:34pm

Pilot, since you have a pickup, why not just put the bikes in the truck bed?  You can get one of those tailgate covers that holds up to 8 bikes for $100-$150.  I have the Thule one for my Sierra, it works great.
]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:34:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139370#139370 Bike Bounce Video : I like either of these two... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139339#139339 Author: furpod
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Posted: 07 Jan 2021 at 8:04pm

I like either of these two methods.. roof top or front hitch mount. You can see them, and they are strong mounts.




]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:04:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139339#139339 Bike Bounce Video : I drilled holes in the frame and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139326#139326 Author: Pod People
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Posted: 07 Jan 2021 at 8:22am

I drilled holes in the frame and added eye bolts for the cam straps to hold the bikes stable
another thing that helps is to shorten the shank as much as possible
also add a hitch tightener to eliminate movement of the shank within the receiver

Vann
]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:22:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139326#139326 Bike Bounce Video : Yeah, the back of the 179 has... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139317#139317 Author: PilotPodder
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Posted: 06 Jan 2021 at 5:13pm

Yeah, the back of the 179 has little or nothing to hook bungees to. I am likely going to install a 2" hitch receiver on the front of my Tundra for longer hauls. Curt Mfg has one that fits for $130ish. Thanks!]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:13:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139317#139317 Bike Bounce Video : Thanks, John, for a very interesting... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139305#139305 Author: lostagain
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Posted: 06 Jan 2021 at 11:25am

Thanks, John, for a very interesting video.  
We have a rack that takes a 1 1/4 inch receiver and is attached to the back of our trailer on the bumper.  One of the things we do to mitigate the bounce is use some bungee cords to tighten up the top part of the bikes.  We attach it to the ladder on the back the trailer.  
]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:25:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139305#139305 Bike Bounce Video : A few tie-downs and easily cured.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139303#139303 Author: Grant177
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Posted: 06 Jan 2021 at 10:44am

A few tie-downs and easily cured.  No biggie.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:44:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139303#139303 Bike Bounce Video : Thanks John. I cheat by either... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139280#139280 Author: jato
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Posted: 05 Jan 2021 at 3:58pm

Thanks John.  I cheat by either putting our road bikes in the bed of the truck or inside our 177 while traveling.  They are very lightweight Specialized road bikes with carbon components, each weighing in at 17.5 - 18 lbs.  I really dislike cleaning chains, chainwheels, frame from road debris/oils/sand/dirt.  So by doing it that way, all those issues are eliminated. 
]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:58:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139280#139280 Bike Bounce Video : I use the stromberg carlson bike... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139277#139277 Author: mjlrpod
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Posted: 05 Jan 2021 at 2:38pm

I use the stromberg carlson bike bunk tongue mount, and those work pretty good, and you can actually see them in your rearview mirror, so much safer in my opinion. I manufactured a new spacer for it that gets all the play out of the receiver, and my bikes don't even move. much better than any rear mount 

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:38:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139277#139277 Bike Bounce Video : All I can say is. Wow. I would... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139274#139274 Author: GlueGuy
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Posted: 05 Jan 2021 at 11:25am

All I can say is. Wow. I would never mount my bikes on that kind of mount. I think the only viable alternative would be to use a 2" mount with a properly welded on 2" receiver.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:25:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139274#139274 Bike Bounce Video : I put together a 2-minute video... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14334&PID=139272#139272 Author: PilotPodder
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Posted: 05 Jan 2021 at 11:02am

I put together a 2-minute video of toting two of my mountain bikes on the back hitch of my R-Pod 179 using a Let's Go Aero 2 bike rack (FR recommended rack). If anyone is interested in seeing the effects of bounce on the bikes and hitch when traveling, this should provide some insight. I fully understand why some people have their frame and hitch area reinforced. 

Video link: https://youtu.be/5TARjsXrn-8

~PP
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