bike rack on 308bhs

[bnussbaum]

No, the propane cover still fits, I just hadn't put it back on. I have had 3 adult bikes on with no issue and zero interference with clearance on truck

[bjaspud]

Let me share my tale of woe so that you don't make the same mistake. I hung three bikes on the back bumper of my 268RKS Vibe. The Vibe bumper is attached to the frame via 4 structural rivets. About 100 miles from home the top two rivets loosened allowing the bumper to swing down at a 45 degree angle thus dumping and dragging the bike on the highway. The lower two rivets stayed attached. I'm not sure what the rear bumper weight limit is but 3 bikes and a bike rack exceeds it. My solution was to come home and weld the bumper to the frame and add additional welded support brackets.

[cmysstailights]

Originally Posted by danc

check these out...... Robot Check

My bumper is bolted on, how would these attach? I have a 2017 vibe 313bh

[Moosey1]

Cmysstailights,


Bottom line don't do it. However, you bought it, and will use it.

Forest River warranty fine print, any add ons you put on that frame, bolted and/or welded, you voided your Forest River one year warranty on any frame issues, period no exceptions, unless you have written permission from FR.

I would not use that front bike rack until after your one year warranty runs out, hopefully there is not a clamp marks to show the dealer you connected an add on.



If anything, you should of contacted FR to get the second year warranty for 250 bucks, which means no bike rack for two years on the frame.


Good luck!

[cmysstailights]

Originally Posted by Moosey1

Cmysstailights,


Bottom line don't do it. However, you bought it, and will use it.

Forest River warranty fine print, any add ons you put on that frame, bolted and/or welded, you voided your Forest River one year warranty on any frame issues, period no exceptions, unless you have written permission from FR.

I would not use that front bike rack until after your one year warranty runs out, hopefully there is not a clamp marks to show the dealer you connected an add on.



If anything, you should of contacted FR to get the second year warranty for 250 bucks, which means no bike rack for two years on the frame.


Good luck!

Im gonna do a front hitch on my truck, a lot cheaper and no worries

[alain h]

Originally Posted by cmysstailights

Im gonna do a front hitch on my truck, a lot cheaper and no worries

I have a bike rack for my vibe 224Rls it attach at the same location of the power jack
It’s call Jack-It made by Lippert
https://www.lci1.com/jack-it
Works great and easy to install

[evoprinting]

The Jack-it looks great. Does it work for two bikes with the tapered front cap on the Vibe campers?

[cmysstailights]

Originally Posted by alain h

I have a bike rack for my vibe 224Rls it attach at the same location of the power jack
It’s call Jack-It made by Lippert
https://www.lci1.com/jack-it
Works great and easy to install

Just took a look, love it. Wonder if it will fit with the vibe nose

[alain h]

Originally Posted by evoprinting

The Jack-it looks great. Does it work for two bikes with the tapered front cap on the Vibe campers?

2 Bikes no problem
Well I’m not sure
It does kind of lean ok maybe not leaning but the bracket is closer toward the trailer so you have lots of room to manoeuvre the truck
Contact Lippert they have great tech

[alain h]

Originally Posted by alain h

2 Bikes no problem
Well I’m not sure
It does kind of lean ok maybe not leaning but the bracket is closer toward the trailer so you have lots of room to manoeuvre the truck
Contact Lippert they have great tech

http://images.salsify.com/image/uplo...xjindjnxwxaorc

Check this link it should help

[evoprinting]

Thanks!

[BuckeyeVibe285]

Originally Posted by bnussbaum

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How hard is it to get the nose cone back on?

[aeblank]

I used "custom" straight verticals and welded a stub to bolt my rack to. Between the two, it moved the bikes back 16-20"

They're up there though. Jeesh. It's rock solid though. I like it.

https://i.imgur.com/HwNPmcM.jpg