|
|
03-30-2016, 07:00 AM
|
#21
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 12
|
Just did the same front hitch for my 2012 F-250. After reading horror stories of bumpers falling off tt and over $1,000 being paid for bike racks over the propane tanks. I decided on a front hitch with 4 place bike rack all under $225 and easy install.
Could not be happier! Now just waiting for our new trailer to arrive.
|
|
|
03-30-2016, 05:19 PM
|
#22
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Seaford, De
Posts: 2,377
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jheacox1
It looks low but it's not the lowest thing under the truck. If you're still concerned though it also is mountable in a raised position but you have to cut a hole through the fascia. Check out etrailer.com for info.
2015 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8281WS
2015 F250 Crew Cab
|
I got no problems cutting a hole in the fascia. That hangs down ridiculously far anyhow. Don't want anything lower than that.
__________________
David & Lynn 2014 Coachmen Chaparral Signature 327 RLKS 2016 Ford F350 Lariat CC Dually
|
|
|
03-30-2016, 06:45 PM
|
#23
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 40
|
I came up with this idea the other day. Pretty cheap and took about an hour to build. Definatly not as fancy but the bikes are solid and held to the bulkhead with a 5/16 u bolt.
Sent from my iPhone using Forest River Forums
2015 ram 2500
2016 Cherokee 274dbh
|
|
|
03-30-2016, 07:53 PM
|
#24
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Western, NY
Posts: 438
|
Looks good...I did something similar when I towed our TT...that wouldn't work so well with our 5er...lol
__________________
2016 Prime Time Crusader 294RLT
2021 RAM 3500 Laramie Mega HO\CTD, CC, 4x4...ect
Days Camped in last 3 years - 79
Planned Days in 2021 - 50
Days Camped in 2021 - 0
|
|
|
03-30-2016, 08:07 PM
|
#25
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 91
|
I went with this setup. It leaves plenty of room in bed and can load 4-5 bikes in about 2 minutes.
http://bikefastrack.com
|
|
|
04-01-2016, 10:34 AM
|
#26
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 939
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jheacox1
Installed my Curt front hitch yesterday. Got a Rhino Rack 4 bike rack for it. Preliminary testing has gone well. Much better than lugging bikes in and out of the 5er.
2015 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8281WS
2015 F250 Crew Cab
|
Also excellent for canoe front support.
__________________
Rockwood 2104S, 2014 Ram 2500 Diesel.
USMC 68 -70
|
|
|
04-11-2016, 09:07 AM
|
#27
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 454
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
That's my page & camper and my father-in-law's handiwork.
|
I know that obviously wouldn't work with my Revolution/Sidewinder setup, but I'm still intrigued whether you run into any issues with clearance between the bikes/rack and the truck cab ?
I'm guessing that since the bikes are shorter than the 5er is wide, and I'm guessing most of the setup is above the bed rails, it all worked out ok.
Do you have an 8ft bed ?
__________________
2015 Rockwood Signature UltraLite 8281WS
2016 Ford F-250 Lariat CrewCab, 4x4, 6.2L V8
|
|
|
04-11-2016, 09:10 AM
|
#28
|
Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by leefl
I know that obviously wouldn't work with my Revolution/Sidewinder setup, but I'm still intrigued whether you run into any issues with clearance between the bikes/rack and the truck cab ?
I'm guessing that since the bikes are shorter than the 5er is wide, and I'm guessing most of the setup is above the bed rails, it all worked out ok.
Do you have an 8ft bed ?
|
You're right, the Revolution/Sidewinder are a non-starter with this setup.
And never have had clearance issues; though I do have an 8' bed. I have a good bit of room between the truck and cab, though.
As you can see, there's a good bit of space when pulling forward:
__________________
Officially a SOB with a 2022 Jayco Precept 36C
Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
|
|
|
05-29-2016, 04:26 PM
|
#29
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 63
|
Bike Rack
Sorry, but I really don't see the full picture to understand the bike rack. All I see is under the vehicle.
|
|
|
05-29-2016, 04:58 PM
|
#30
|
Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
|
The actual bike rack would be your typical 4 bike rack that goes into the hitch on the back of your vehicle. Nothing special about the rack. The OP just had a front hitch mounted to avoid hanging the rack off the back of their trailer.
__________________
2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS
2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
2019 Rockwood Signature 8290BS (2019 - 2022)
2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
|
|
|
05-30-2016, 08:01 PM
|
#31
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 178
|
Sorry to hijack this...Can I ask why not just put them on the back of the 5er? Either on the ladder or mount a hitch back there and use the regular hitch bike rack?
__________________
Luke & Carolyn
2012 Cedar Creek Silverback 35QB4
2013 Sierra 3500HD Duramax CC SRW SB 4x4
Andersen Ultimate Aluminum 2 Gooseneck Mount
|
|
|
05-30-2016, 09:16 PM
|
#32
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Posts: 33,839
|
Because all 5th wheel frames aren't created a like, especially ultralight ones like the OP 5ver.
Nor are the ladders all the same and how much they can carry.
__________________
Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|