Bike rack on a toad?

[Janjim]

Originally Posted by twogypsies

Bike rack on the toad. Think about when you want to drive somewhere to begin the bike ride. You'll need to take it on the toad.

Nailed it!

[beedub]

Of course, you can carry bikes on the back of your toad. we have a new Expedition and are using a Thule XT2 rack as it is built for electric bikes and can carry over 160 pounds plus it has a detachable ramp to save the back when loading. We pull behind our 40 ft Dutch star and have never had a problem plus the rack has some incredible security features that are not available on other racks. Good Luck!!!

[Semituff810]

Originally Posted by beedub

Of course, you can carry bikes on the back of your toad. we have a new Expedition and are using a Thule XT2 rack as it is built for electric bikes and can carry over 160 pounds plus it has a detachable ramp to save the back when loading. We pull behind our 40 ft Dutch star and have never had a problem plus the rack has some incredible security features that are not available on other racks. Good Luck!!!

Makes sense to me. I like the idea of the ramp especially. Thank you all for the help. Might have to look into eBikes and an upgraded rack.

[vincee]

Saris Bones EX Trunk Bike Rack Carrier, Mount 3 Bikeshttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81z4eB6vC9L._AC_SL1500_.jpg

This is what I use on my wife's Kia Sportage and my Kia Sorento at home. Recommended to me by several avid cyclists that have tried numerous racks found on the internet, or much more expensive models pushed by high-end road bike shops. The Saris is better than a Thule.

We actually carry our road bikes on the RV ladder but we'll at times bring the Saris with my wife's car which is our toad. Depending on my level of preparedness, sometimes I'll attach it to her car before we leave on a trip, or if I'm short on time I'll just put it in the car to have it. Either way, we'll have it if we want to drive to a bike path or location vs. just taking off from the campground.

[vincee]

E-Trailer has the best price for the 2 bike model at $120 with free shipping.

[walt_embree]

Originally Posted by twogypsies

Bike rack on the toad. Think about when you want to drive somewhere to begin the bike ride. You'll need to take it on the toad.

Spot on! While reading thru this thread, I kept thinking about transportation needs once in the glampground. If you ride from where you park the rig, all options are on the table. But as Twogypsies points out, if you need to use the toad to get to your biking location, you’ll need a toad solution anyway. I think we have established that a rack on the back your vehicle is the same; whether pulled by the vehicle’s motor, or the motorhome. It don’t know from what twa’d-other.

[tim5055]

Originally Posted by beedub

Of course, you can carry bikes on the back of your toad. we have a new Expedition and are using a Thule XT2 rack as it is built for electric bikes and can carry over 160 pounds plus it has a detachable ramp to save the back when loading. We pull behind our 40 ft Dutch star and have never had a problem plus the rack has some incredible security features that are not available on other racks. Good Luck!!!

Not to hijack the thread, but very few of us seem to be towing Expeditions. Good to see someone else.

[Rover 71]

We carried two bikes on a re-made rack on rear of motorhome, no problem.Years ago we followed a towed trailer with two bikes rear mounted. It was so bouncy that one bike fell off and got pretty well wrecked before we caught them on the CB and advised what had happened.
I really enjoy reading the pertinent queries and follow up replies here--keep up the good work!

[Mike_Cathi]

We are using that exact same rack on the back of our Honda CRV. Yes there is a lot of bouncing and joggling, but the bikes and the rack stay on. This makes it easier when we want to drive somewhere to ride as the rack doesn't have to be moved.

[AnotherMike]

Originally Posted by walt_embree

Spot on! While reading thru this thread, I kept thinking about transportation needs once in the glampground. If you ride from where you park the rig, all options are on the table. But as Twogypsies points out, if you need to use the toad to get to your biking location, you’ll need a toad solution anyway. I think we have established that a rack on the back your vehicle is the same; whether pulled by the vehicle’s motor, or the motorhome. It don’t know from what twa’d-other.

Another option is to add a hitch to the FRONT of your RV / Tow vehicle... use the rear hitch for the Toad, and the front hitch for the bicycles...
However this does require a tilt-over bike rack when washing the RV windshield... or relocating the rack when using the Toad to transport the bikes to the bike trail...

Mike

[twogypsies]

Originally Posted by AnotherMike

Another option is to add a hitch to the FRONT of your RV / Tow vehicle... use the rear hitch for the Toad, and the front hitch for the bicycles...
However this does require a tilt-over bike rack when washing the RV windshield... or relocating the rack when using the Toad to transport the bikes to the bike trail...

Mike

You'd always have a bike full of bugs!

[AnotherMike]

Originally Posted by twogypsies

You'd always have a bike full of bugs!

That's what the zip-up cover is for...

Mike

[aether_one]

Originally Posted by sonofcy

If you add an extender, make sure it is rated for the same weight. I have not seen one that is more than 5,000 lbs.

Roadmaster has them rated at 10,000 lbs.

[vincee]

Has the OP weighed back in with any of their thoughts on the great ideas offered and if they will go with one of the suggestions?