R-pod Owners Forum : Bicycles (2) on pod

R-pod Owners Forum : Bicycles (2) on pod http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : Bicycles (2) on pod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:06:30 +0000 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 21:02:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9571 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Bicycles (2) on pod : We have been carrying two bikes... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90721#90721 Author: birderdiane526
Subject: 9571
Posted: 07 Apr 2017 at 9:02pm

We have been carrying two bikes using the hitch where the spare was, but have heard regularly that it's a bad idea. Plan on changing this when we reach family in NJ next week. We have been lucky so far, but you know how these things go!!]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2017 21:02:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90721#90721 Bicycles (2) on pod : I just bought a folding bike(schwinn... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90699#90699 Author: blimey
Subject: 9571
Posted: 07 Apr 2017 at 4:23pm

I just bought a folding bike(schwinn Loop) which I can throw in the back of the truck Thumbs Up

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:23:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90699#90699 Bicycles (2) on pod : I purchased straumann-carlson... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90698#90698 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 9571
Posted: 07 Apr 2017 at 4:16pm

I purchased straumann-carlson tongue mount to carry 2 bikes on the tomgue ]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:16:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90698#90698 Bicycles (2) on pod : Thank you again for the quick... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90121#90121 Author: Swhalen2
Subject: 9571
Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 11:37am

Thank you again for the quick responses.

Sean

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:37:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90121#90121 Bicycles (2) on pod : We met a couple at an R-Pod rally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90115#90115 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9571
Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 10:24am

We met a couple at an R-Pod rally this past weekend who have a bike rack that mounts to the tongue jack bolts. I think it's this one:

http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=95634

On their rack, the rear bike cleared the front of the Pod by 8-10 inches.]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:24:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90115#90115 Bicycles (2) on pod : Vann,Thank you for the timely... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90109#90109 Author: Swhalen2
Subject: 9571
Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 9:37am

Vann,

Thank you for the timely response. It verifies what we have been hearing from other campers. I will look into another type of hitch/carrying system.

Sean

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:37:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90109#90109 Bicycles (2) on pod : It can be a very bad thing. The... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90108#90108 Author: Pod People
Subject: 9571
Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 9:10am

It can be a very bad thing. The issue seems to be that the bikes are cantilevered off the rear end of the trailer and they bounce around a lot when traveling. this creates a lot of leverage that will be transmitted from the hitch receiver to the frame. It has been known to crack the frame. It may also void your warranty if you are still covered by the warranty.

There are several ways to address this issue. Many people get a bike rack that is mounted on the trailer tongue A frame above the battery and propane tank. There are several different companies that have these type of racks available. Forest River does have one model they sell that is approved for the rear receiver.

I did it a different way by welding additional 2"x2" cross members to the frame and adding a gusseted 2" receiver. I also use 2 nylon webbing cam straps that go from the bike rack to eye bolts on each corner of the pod to stop movement. I also use a hitch quieter to keep the shank tight inside the receiver. all of these changes make the bikes and bike rack more rigid. I have carried the 2 bikes cross country several times and no issues. I do check the welds very carefully periodically. there are pictures of the installation in my mods listed in my signature.

This is not to say that my system is perfect or will not fail. The biggest issue is that with bikes on the rear, they are totally out of sight. If there is an issue, you will be the last to know-they will be falling off and flying down the highway without you. It can be very dangerous.

check out the search feature in the top right section of the page and you will find many posts about bike racks.

good luck-travel safe
Vann

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:10:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90108#90108 Bicycles (2) on pod : I have been criticized for carrying... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90096#90096 Author: Swhalen2
Subject: 9571
Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 7:05am

I have been criticized for carrying my bicycles on a bicycle rack using the hitch the spare tire resides in. Is there anyone who is doing that and is this a bad thing to do?]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:05:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9571&PID=90096#90096