R-pod Owners Forum : Hitch Bike rack http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Hitch Bike rack Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:09 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:06:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2995 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hitch Bike rack : My bike is carbon fiber and I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=49611#49611 Author: bonanddoug
Subject: 2995
Posted: 04 Aug 2014 at 10:06am

My bike is carbon fiber and I would not carry it on the front.  The bike could easily be damaged from gravel or other debris thrown up by other vehicles.  If the bike is steel or aluminum and you don't care too much about the paint it might be OK.
]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:06:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=49611#49611 Hitch Bike rack : We carry two bikes. We have no... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42052#42052 Author: retireclose
Subject: 2995
Posted: 23 Jan 2014 at 11:44am

We carry two bikes.  We have no problem with line of site.  We have used two types of bike racks, both worked fine

          

We  currently use the Thule.
]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:44:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42052#42052 Hitch Bike rack : Originally posted by HuronSailor Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42045#42045 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2995
Posted: 23 Jan 2014 at 9:06am

Originally posted by HuronSailor

Originally posted by retireclose

I have a 2"receiver on the front of my Silverado that I use with a bike rack

That's the best solution I've heard so far. Can you carry two bikes? Which brand? How does it affect your field of view?

Is it legal?
 
I've done something similar with a cargo tray mounted to my front receiver.  I added that primarily to carry my generator, but I've used it several times now as a bike rack.  I added a vertical 2 X 6 to provide some stability, but 95% of the stability comes from using ratcheting tie-downs.  They make it so solid I can shake the truck while holding on to the bikes.  I can carry all four of ours, and it doesn't affect the field of view much.  It blocks a bit of the road very, very close to the truck but not in a way that it is a safety issue.  I agree that the headlights can be a problem - they aren't if I just have the kid's bikes but I'm sure the adult bikes would be partly in the headlight's way.  My generator (and its box) sits low enough that it doesn't interfere with the headlights at all.
 
Edit: this thread shows my cargo tray in action  http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3689
 
 
]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:06:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42045#42045 Hitch Bike rack : I put the FR endorsed bike rack... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42044#42044 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 2995
Posted: 23 Jan 2014 at 8:48am

I put the FR endorsed bike rack on the front of my FJ Cruiser for a trip down to the SC coast a few weeks ago.  It traveled fine and the view wasn't blocked bad at all, but at night the headlights were blocked and reflected back at me. Not horribly, but certainly annoyingly.  For the trip back I put the bikes on the back of the pod and put the pod's spare on the front of the FJ.  Much better.

TT
]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:48:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42044#42044 Hitch Bike rack : Originally posted by retirecloseI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42041#42041 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2995
Posted: 23 Jan 2014 at 8:17am

Originally posted by retireclose

I have a 2"receiver on the front of my Silverado that I use with a bike rack

That's the best solution I've heard so far. Can you carry two bikes? Which brand? How does it affect your field of view?

Is it legal?
]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:17:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42041#42041 Hitch Bike rack : For what it's worth, we purchased... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42013#42013 Author: francoisfrogpod
Subject: 2995
Posted: 21 Jan 2014 at 8:41pm

For what it's worth, we purchased the bike rack made for the pod. Factoring into our decision was weight distribution and sway. Also, we were told using a different one might void any warranty if it were to cause any damage. It cost a little more, but peace of mind is worth it. I wouldn't want anything to happen to Francois!
]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:41:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=42013#42013 Hitch Bike rack : I have a 2"receiver on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=41998#41998 Author: retireclose
Subject: 2995
Posted: 21 Jan 2014 at 12:39pm

I have a 2"receiver on the front of my Silverado that I use with a bike rack]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:39:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=41998#41998 Hitch Bike rack : I own a very expensive mountain... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=31773#31773 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 2995
Posted: 27 Mar 2013 at 11:47am

I own a very expensive mountain bike. I also have a large collection of bike racks.
 I first tried a spare tire mounted rack.  With the bike on the rack I could bounce the bike quite a vertical distance...enough to be worried about the dynamic weight on the rear hitch.  The weight of the tire, rack and bike greatly increases when the rear of the Pod is bouncing on a 'roller-coaster' road.
I then removed the spare into the pickup TV and removed the tire rack. I replaced the tire rack with a bike rack.  This solved the weight problem. But then I realized that the mountain bike was now my rear bumper. 
I then went to the Pod's tongue...I have a carrier that can be bolted across two beams.  But since I dry camp quite often, I carry two batteries and two propane tanks.  There was not enough room to install a carrier. The Pod's curved front prohibited putting the bike forward of the batteries. The same with the carrier just to the rear of the propane tanks.
I ended up as several others did...storing the bike inside the Pod.  I have an aluminum c-channel which I use on the floor (but not attached to the floor) to keep the tires from sliding.  I use a couple of bungee cords to hold the bike upright.  It has traveled over some really bumpy roads without moving or damaging the Pod's interior.
In addition, the bike is secure from being stolen by a thief with a large bolt cutter.
]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:47:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=31773#31773 Hitch Bike rack : Seanl,That's a clever idea... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=31768#31768 Author: RPodWeGo
Subject: 2995
Posted: 26 Mar 2013 at 8:44pm

Seanl,

That's a clever idea and I am going to look into that.  I like the idea of being able to see the bikes.
]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:44:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=31768#31768 Hitch Bike rack : That would save room for sure.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28474#28474 Author: catspaw
Subject: 2995
Posted: 10 Oct 2012 at 6:58am

That would save room for sure.  I'll have to look into that since I mounted my 5W solar trickle charger to the jack post.  I also moved the spare to the hitch end of the pod by mounting it next to the propane tank parallel to the pod.  I could move the pole mount for the solar panel to the upright portion of the spare tire mount.  Thanks]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:58:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28474#28474 Hitch Bike rack : If you knew someone who was handy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28455#28455 Author: Seanl
Subject: 2995
Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 10:34am

If you knew someone who was handy with metal you could mount a bike rack on the tongue between the LP tank and the Pod over the batteries. ]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:34:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28455#28455 Hitch Bike rack : We have a bike rack (for up to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28450#28450 Author: g4royce
Subject: 2995
Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 8:51am

We have a bike rack (for up to 3 bikes) that can go on the TV hitch or where the spare tire is.  When towing, the spare tire goes under the dinette and the bikes go where the spare tire is.  With 1 or 2 bikes it's ok, but with 3 the sway was very noticeable, and this was on a relatively short (3 hrs) and flat tow to Cape Cod.

]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:51:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28450#28450 Hitch Bike rack : You can remove the factory tongue... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28449#28449 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2995
Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 8:33am

You can remove the factory tongue jack and replace it with a swing-up for more room, it is one of the first things I did on my pod.]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:33:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28449#28449 Hitch Bike rack : I hadn't thought about sway.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28446#28446 Author: catspaw
Subject: 2995
Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 5:29am

I hadn't thought about sway.  The new 177 has the hitch jack right behind the hitch so the room is tight.  The TV is a F-150 with a fiberglass topper.   ]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:29:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28446#28446 Hitch Bike rack : Before we had the pod, we had... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28435#28435 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2995
Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 8:02pm

Before we had the pod, we had a bike carrier that engaged the frame of the trunk of our car with hooks and strops. It would also work on a Wagon or SUV with suction cups against the windows. Would such a carrier rack work, riding on the back of the TV,?
]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:02:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28435#28435 Hitch Bike rack : I think I will stick with putting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28372#28372 Author: Paige
Subject: 2995
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 6:49pm

I think I will stick with putting our bikes inside the pod when we travel.]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:49:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28372#28372 Hitch Bike rack : You have to be careful about hitch... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28371#28371 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2995
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 6:40pm

You have to be careful about hitch extensions, they cut your maximum tongue weight sometimes as much as half.  That also extends the distance between the rear axle and pod axle which is one contributor to sway.

One option for mounting bikes could be to mount brackets on the side of the pod.  You would have to be sure to attach to one of the supports.

]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:40:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28371#28371 Hitch Bike rack : I want a photo when you have all... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28349#28349 Author: Paige
Subject: 2995
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 9:12am

I want a photo when you have all your toys loaded up! ]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:12:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28349#28349 Hitch Bike rack : We are investigating similar possibilities.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28348#28348 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 2995
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 9:06am

We are investigating similar possibilities.  I thought I had the winning idea when I found, on Amazon, of course, a "spare tire bike rack" which may or may not have been compatible with the 'Pod's spare lugs, but I'll never know after reading a specific caution about using it on the rear of an RV.  Too much potential for whipping around and bouncing.

We likewise may want to carry a canoe on our TV's roof rack, so that's out.

I guess, at the risk of looking like the Beverly Hillbillies, we will have a tailgate-mounted bike rack and a roof-mounted canoe rack, and an R-Pod easing down the road to our camping adventures.

Man.....  You could steal all our toys at once....
]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:06:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28348#28348 Hitch Bike rack : I have the R-pod bike carrier.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28347#28347 Author: Racer|X|
Subject: 2995
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 9:03am

I have the R-pod bike carrier.]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:03:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28347#28347 Hitch Bike rack : Hi, welcome to the Pod world.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28346#28346 Author: Paige
Subject: 2995
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 8:18am

Hi, welcome to the Pod world. My husband and I love to bike wherever we go. We have always had the bikes on the back of our RVs or cars. Without a bumper, the RPod is a challenge. The back hitch, supposedly has a 150 pound limit. At this time, when we camp, we put our two bikes into the Rpod for travel,,,but if we want to stop for lunch it is a hassle. We have considered putting our spare tire on top of the TV and our bikes on the back of the RPod,,,or buying an expensive bike rack for the top of the car, but quite often we kayak as well as bike on our camping adventures, so I think we are stuck with putting the bikes in the Rapod for travel. The previous owner of our RPod modified the dinette by cutting square holes in the bench nearest the door and forming a sort of tube inside the bench, like a tunnel for each table leg ( the horizontal part) then we slide the table right up to that bench and it gives us room to slide a bike into that part of the RPod. The other bike is snuggled toward the back,,that one goes in first. We then bungle them to keep them secure and add some padding to prevent scratches. Good luck with your solution and let me know what you have decided!]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 08:18:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28346#28346 Hitch Bike rack : Hello fellow Podders...we have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28340#28340 Author: catspaw
Subject: 2995
Posted: 07 Oct 2012 at 6:43am

Hello fellow Podders...we have just picked up a 2013 177.  After 18 years in a pop-up we are looking for the Pod to be a great upgrade.  We had a two bike rail system on the pop-up so we need to find a good solution to carry our bikes with the Pod.  Thinking that a hitch rack Swagman 64664 with a Rigid 18" hitch extension would work.  What words of wisdom can fellow Podders offer?  Thanks!]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 06:43:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2995&PID=28340#28340