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Charles and Susan
2021 Ram 3500 6.4 Hemi, 4x4 CCSB
Andersen Hitch
2021 Reflection 337rls
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But here is a link to the Jack-It bike rack.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...tail&FORM=VIRE
JimLast edited by Guest; 10-14-2020, 05:54 AM.
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Originally posted by MidwestCamper View Post
I promised a pic of my tire rack. Maybe I misunderstood where the OP had not received his rig to date and needed a pic.
But here is a link to the Jack-It bike rack.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...tail&FORM=VIRE
Jim
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK
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I'm glad I read these comments prior to purchasing a rear bumper mounted bike rack for my 2021 GD Imagine ! The real question in my mind is why doesn't GD modify the bumper structural design to adequately transfer the bike rack loads into the frame of the travel trailer (TT)? It's an easy mechanical engineering fix and despite the cost of the TT would go up a few bucks, the ability for RV'ers to easily store their bikes for a camping vacation would be (1) huge, (2) easily worth the cost that most customers would gladly pay, and (3) exactly what the TT RV community is looking for ! It would also be great if GD developed a bumper receiver kit that tied directly into the frame of existing TT's to accommodate a bike rack that could be easily installed. This all would be a win-win for everyone!
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Originally posted by Ken Hinkle View PostI'm glad I read these comments prior to purchasing a rear bumper mounted bike rack for my 2021 GD Imagine ! The real question in my mind is why doesn't GD modify the bumper structural design to adequately transfer the bike rack loads into the frame of the travel trailer (TT)? It's an easy mechanical engineering fix and despite the cost of the TT would go up a few bucks, the ability for RV'ers to easily store their bikes for a camping vacation would be (1) huge, (2) easily worth the cost that most customers would gladly pay, and (3) exactly what the TT RV community is looking for ! It would also be great if GD developed a bumper receiver kit that tied directly into the frame of existing TT's to accommodate a bike rack that could be easily installed. This all would be a win-win for everyone!Dave and Sue
2020 GD 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT, 5.0, 4WD, SB
Curt 17500 WDH, 3.55
GY Endurance, Dexter EZ Flex
SCPO(SW) USN, (Ret), HP: Tampa Bay ⚓️🇺🇸
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Ken Hinkle Carrying bicycle's can be challenging for many reasons. What we found, at considerable expense, was without a great cover during extended travel, the dust and grit that swirls around the rear of the unit does a real number on the gears and chain, not to mention what gets in to the lever pivots and brakes. I would think that the forward mounted racks would reduce this issue considerably. At this point we simply toss the bikes in the bed of the truck when they come with us as there is nothing else in there.
Daveflyfshrockies, 2021 imagine 2600RB, Ford F-150, XLT supper crew 3.5 eco boost with max tow. Dave and Toni (and the awesome Aussie Bayley, he's the social one)
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It may not seem like much at first glance but aside from the obstruction to the headlights those bikes are blocking a large portion of the grille area and or disrupting the airflow in other areas. The truck builders have made big strides in providing adequate cooling on trucks that tow by increasing grill and cooling system size. The only thing I would put on the front of my truck when towing is wax.2021 Reflection 337RLS, 2021 Silverado 3500HD 6.6 gas. Nellie the wonder boxer
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Originally posted by howson View Post
Welcome to the forum--and I'm glad the information here has helped guide a (IMO) wise decision! (When you get a chance, please read the welcome letter: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/main-fo...to-new-members)
What kind of truck do you have? I added a front hitch to my Ford for a two-position bike rack. The only downside is the adaptive cruise won't work on the truck with the sensor blocked in this configuration.
We have an exceptional quality Kuat NV 2.0 bike rack that we use around town, but it's not rated for RV use. I don't want to purchase an RV rated bike rack and have the constant concern about a failure on the back of the trailer. I can pick up a front receiver for my 2016 F350 for about $175. The receiver is rated for 500# of weight, so that shouldn't be an issue at all. Our bike rack weighs 55 pounds, Ginnie's e-bike is 58 pounds, and my bicycle is 27 pounds.
My primary concern is three fold. 1. Do the bikes restrict your visibility so much that you feel it's unsafe? 2. Has a law enforcement officer ever expressed concern. 3. I assume it has no impact on engine cooling efficiency, correct?
Thanks much,
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
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I don't know if this is even helpful at this point.....but
If you have a bumper pull.......With our setup I can get 5 bikes in the bed of the truck, plus extra stuff like a slim bed toolbox, extra propane (two 20#), firewood, skateboard, roller skates, small grill, extra diesel (10 gallons), extra DEF, and our "stink box" (black tank dumping accessories). It's a homemade job and does take some time to get the bikes in and out, but works well for our family. This is really the only picture I have of the setup.
Allen
2021 Momentum 21G
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acoleman43 That would be perfect. Unfortunately, my bed has a cap on it. That's where I keep my outboard motor, fire pit, generators, water containers, etc. I just need a 14 foot bed!
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK
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GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View Postacoleman43 That would be perfect. Unfortunately, my bed has a cap on it. That's where I keep my outboard motor, fire pit, generators, water containers, etc. I just need a 14 foot bed!
Jim
Allen
2021 Momentum 21G
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Wow Joseph! That one on top of the truck bed has real possibilities! Over the propane tanks would be tough. Ginnie's bike is near 60 pounds, and lifting it up there would be tough. Even though the truck bed is high, I could use the boat hoist to assist in the lift.
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
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