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07-18-2017, 07:59 PM
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Bike Rack between RV and tow vehicle
I want to carry a single mountain bike between my RV and tow vehicle (I want it there so I can leave it attached to the RV when I am driving around in my tow vehicle). I got a roadmaster dual hitch and put my bike rack on the top slot but if I made a sharp turn the truck would hit the front or rear wheels.
I am wondering if anyone is doing this and how they are accomplishing it. Seems like I need to raise the bike hitch up higher in the air
Thanks
Van Sayler
2017 Anthem 44b
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07-18-2017, 09:59 PM
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Hi Van--can you add a rack in the bed of your truck? We have a Jeep and just added a tire rack. I have a cover and chain the bikes at campsite. I'm going to get a "pop-up bike storage tent for better bike protection when we're stationary. Good luck. 
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07-19-2017, 04:28 AM
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I had to buy a different bike rack to sit above my Blue Ox on back of coach. I found it at Camping World (XC Hitch or Bumper Mount Rack
Catalog Item # 49401)...holds 2 bikes. It really protects the bikes between the RV and my Jeep and I can see the bikes in rear camera while traveling. The only downside is that I have to remove the bikes to access the engine compartment, but I do not have to remove the rack.
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07-19-2017, 08:18 AM
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Txdebbielong I have a bike rack that fits on back of my tow vehicle but I want to have the bikes on the back of the rv
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07-19-2017, 08:18 AM
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Rjourney what hitch doubler do you use?
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07-19-2017, 08:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vsayler
Txdebbielong I have a bike rack that fits on back of my tow vehicle but I want to have the bikes on the back of the rv
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I like that idea--would love to see a picture of bikes on rack with tow vehicle behind.
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07-19-2017, 10:05 AM
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07-19-2017, 07:37 PM
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MRUSA14, what kind of a tow bar are you using? I am using a blue ox. I am not sure I have room to attach that rack, did you ad an extension to yours to get room?
thanks
Van Sayler
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07-19-2017, 07:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vsayler
MRUSA14, what kind of a tow bar are you using? I am using a blue ox. I am not sure I have room to attach that rack, did you ad an extension to yours to get room?
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Van Sayler
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I have a Roadmaster Sterling tow bar and it works fine, should work well with your Blue Ox too. I have a drop hitch adapter, but if you don't need that I think it would work well anyhow. You need 3 inches of free space to mount the bike rack bracket on the tow bar or drop hitch shank.
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2018 Lincoln MKX
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07-19-2017, 07:57 PM
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I use a dual hitch reciever like this
Amazon hitch
I then use a regular 4 place bike rack. it fits quite nicely between the RV and the Toad.
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07-20-2017, 07:16 AM
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Don't forget a bike(s) bag. Lot's of nice ones out there.
Bad enough cleaning the bike after rides.
Tom
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07-20-2017, 07:16 PM
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I ordered the Swagman bike rack from Amazon. Will find out next week if it all works!
Thanks for the input
Van
PS, I have a USroadbag.
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Van Sayler | 2022 Cornerstone 44B
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07-21-2017, 04:02 PM
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I use the attached with my car hitch plugged in on bottom. Bikes clear my Lincoln MKX. Bike rack in pic is folded in UP position. Tommy
 
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