R-pod Owners Forum : Bike rack for R-Pod

R-pod Owners Forum : Bike rack for R-Pod https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Bike rack for R-Pod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:24:24 +0000 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:57:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1736 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Bike rack for R-Pod : I bought the swagman last year.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=82225#82225 Author: Sandybeach
Subject: 1736
Posted: 13 Sep 2016 at 11:57am

I bought the swagman last year. WE attached and used it but I found it was not really secure as there was too much swing. so we removed it, use it on our non tow vehicle when we need. I put the tire back on the back and got a roof rack for the tow vehicle. ]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:57:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=82225#82225 Bike rack for R-Pod : Originally posted by BetsyRoseI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=82218#82218 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 1736
Posted: 13 Sep 2016 at 9:59am

Originally posted by BetsyRose

I would be interested in adding a bike rack too. Sounds like one should purchase the bike rack from RPod. But where does one store the spare tire?

Thank you,

Betsy

Betsy,

The factory rack or the equivalent Highland Sportwing from Amazon work very well. The tire can be moved to the tongue. There are many methods described in threads on this forum.
]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:59:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=82218#82218 Bike rack for R-Pod : I would be interested in adding... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=82210#82210 Author: BetsyRose
Subject: 1736
Posted: 13 Sep 2016 at 8:34am

I would be interested in adding a bike rack too. Sounds like one should purchase the bike rack from RPod. But where does one store the spare tire?

Thank you,

Betsy

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2016 08:34:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=82210#82210 Bike rack for R-Pod : We've only carried the bikes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=81723#81723 Author: Don Halas
Subject: 1736
Posted: 04 Sep 2016 at 7:36pm

We've only carried the bikes twice, to Virginia. About 900 miles round trip. No issues to report. We'll be doing the trip again in another few weeks.

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2016 19:36:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=81723#81723 Bike rack for R-Pod : Don, I just joined the forum and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=81702#81702 Author: Lobstah2
Subject: 1736
Posted: 04 Sep 2016 at 11:40am

Don, I just joined the forum and saw your post on the Thule Helium Aero bike rack. I have a 2014 R Pod 172. I just purchased and mounted a Helium Aero 2 bike rack on the Pod using the 1 1/4 spare tire site. I'm not crazy about how far the bikes are held out from the attachment point. It seems as though that feature would create a lot more torque on the little 1 1/4 cross bar under the trailer. I know the spare tire is heavy, but the way it is set up, it is held low & tight to the Pod. I am very curious to hear about you experience with the Helium Aero 3, now that you've had it for a while.

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2016 11:40:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=81702#81702 Bike rack for R-Pod : I'm using this: https://... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77755#77755 Author: Don Halas
Subject: 1736
Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 2:47pm

I'm using this:

https://www.rei.com/product/851521/thule-helium-aero-3-bike-hitch-rack

Carrying two Trek 820's. Appears to be working well.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:47:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77755#77755 Bike rack for R-Pod : We have the 176t as well. We... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77694#77694 Author: yalilminx
Subject: 1736
Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 11:18am

We have the 176t as well.

We had a problem trying 1 bike on the inside, 1 outside. Will try facing different directions. Might need to see if i9need a hitch extender??]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:18:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77694#77694 Bike rack for R-Pod : How did using the Thule on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77682#77682 Author: rkleim
Subject: 1736
Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 7:47am

How did using the Thule on the back go? I also have a hitch rack (Yakima) weighs 35 lbs, bikes less than 30 each, so under 100 total. Did it work for you?]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2016 07:47:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77682#77682 Bike rack for R-Pod : You probably know this but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77648#77648 Author: ronahue
Subject: 1736
Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 6:54pm

You probably know this but 1 goes inside and 1 goes outside.

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2016 18:54:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77648#77648 Bike rack for R-Pod : We are working on the bike rack... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77643#77643 Author: Espo05
Subject: 1736
Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 6:16pm

We are working on the bike rack dilemma as well...after talking to someone at FR, we will not be buying the factory bike rack despite the warranty/not warranty issue. Since we already own a 2 inch receiver Thule bike rack, we are leaning towards getting a 1.25 to 2 in hitch adaptor. Only plan to carry 2 bikes. Adaptor, rack, and two bikes should keep us at 100-125 pounds. The rack has room for 5 bikes, but we'd only be putting two on, to keep it light. Not sure if that is the best option or not...trial and error and hopefully no lose of a bike or two! Or damage to the RPod! We have the 176T, so spare is not on rear receiver but rather in the back compartment of the tent.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2016 18:16:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77643#77643 Bike rack for R-Pod : Originally posted by yalilminxWe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77599#77599 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 1736
Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 11:29am

Originally posted by yalilminx

We received the highlander bike rack and only tried to use it this weekend. How does anybody fit 2 bikes on it being so close to the rear of the pod? Even with different sized bikes we couldn't get it! Pictures anyone?

Face them opposite directions.
]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:29:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77599#77599 Bike rack for R-Pod : I had no problem placing 2 bikes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77598#77598 Author: ronahue
Subject: 1736
Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 11:20am

I had no problem placing 2 bikes (one women's and one men's) on the Highlander Sportwing however I did have to lower the seat on the men's bike. Sorry no pictures.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:20:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77598#77598 Bike rack for R-Pod : We received the highlander bike... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77595#77595 Author: yalilminx
Subject: 1736
Posted: 20 Jun 2016 at 10:53am

We received the highlander bike rack and only tried to use it this weekend. How does anybody fit 2 bikes on it being so close to the rear of the pod? Even with different sized bikes we couldn't get it! Pictures anyone?

]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:53:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=77595#77595 Bike rack for R-Pod : Originally posted by PawpodForest... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14842#14842 Author: jim park
Subject: 1736
Posted: 18 Apr 2011 at 5:40pm

Originally posted by Pawpod

Forest river does sell a bike rack for the RPod. I emailed them and received this reply

I have attached the product information on the bike rack. This is the only one that is approved to install on your r.pod and you cannot carry the tire with the rack. You will need to order directly through Forest River or your selling dealer.

From another person who had the hitch fall off causing sever damage and finding out that the bike rack they used voided their warranty coverage for the damage, I figure I'll get it from them through my dealer. Crossing the border they tacked on about $75 which they say they would bring it in with their next trailer order. Another brand rack would only
save me about $50 or so . The PDF they sent me was the highlander sports wing. I found etrailer sell it but under a different part number RPod bike rack not sure if it's an exsact match or if forest river will cover you buying it from some else.

thats pretty slick

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:40:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14842#14842 Bike rack for R-Pod : Forest river does sell a bike... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14825#14825 Author: Pawpod
Subject: 1736
Posted: 18 Apr 2011 at 1:01am

Forest river does sell a bike rack for the RPod. I emailed them and received this reply

I have attached the product information on the bike rack. This is the only one that is approved to install on your r.pod and you cannot carry the tire with the rack. You will need to order directly through Forest River or your selling dealer.

From another person who had the hitch fall off causing sever damage and finding out that the bike rack they used voided their warranty coverage for the damage, I figure I'll get it from them through my dealer. Crossing the border they tacked on about $75 which they say they would bring it in with their next trailer order. Another brand rack would only
save me about $50 or so . The PDF they sent me was the highlander sports wing. I found etrailer sell it but under a different part number RPod bike rack not sure if it's an exsact match or if forest river will cover you buying it from some else.]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:01:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14825#14825 Bike rack for R-Pod : One of the problems with a rear-mounted... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14823#14823 Author: Outbound
Subject: 1736
Posted: 17 Apr 2011 at 10:22pm

One of the problems with a rear-mounted bike rack is, what do you do with the spare tire? Something like TopPopRails, which mount over the tongue, above the propane tank, is much more appealing to me.

But, I'm the only one in the family who's even remotely interested in bicycling, so I came up with a slightly different approach to carry a single bike: I modified a roof-rack carrier to fit on our RPOD's tongue.

]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:22:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14823#14823 Bike rack for R-Pod : You need to be careful with the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14818#14818 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1736
Posted: 17 Apr 2011 at 9:50pm

You need to be careful with the receiver in the back of the 'pod. Some of them were installed poorly, with someone reporting cracks - in the welds I believe. They had it reinforced. Others here may remember the details better.]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:50:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14818#14818 Bike rack for R-Pod : I have a swagman that I use. I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14814#14814 Author: tdrace
Subject: 1736
Posted: 17 Apr 2011 at 8:38pm

I have a swagman that I use. I have not had any problems. You need to make sure it is rated for a travel trailer. Some bike racks are not. I got mine at Camping World.]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:38:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14814#14814 Bike rack for R-Pod : ive got a thule 2 bike rack on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14812#14812 Author: jim park
Subject: 1736
Posted: 17 Apr 2011 at 8:28pm

ive got a thule 2 bike rack on my pod,although just haul one bike,works great weight is a non issue even with two.thules are a little spendy but i have thule racks on my truck to haul a canoe and you can key every thule product the same]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:28:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14812#14812 Bike rack for R-Pod : I am looking into getting a bike... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1736&PID=14810#14810 Author: happyfish
Subject: 1736
Posted: 17 Apr 2011 at 5:14pm

I am looking into getting a bike rack for my r-pod. I know the spare tire hitch is only rated for 150 pounds, but I was thinking that should be plenty to hold a bike rack and two bikes. Has anyone purchased a bike rack for your r-pod? I was looking at getting the swagman XP 3.

Thanks!

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