I would do a search on this forum. I have done it in the past but I looked at the welded connection on my bumper to the frame and found the connection was pretty good. a lot of the connection will barely hold the bumper on let alone three bikes and a rack bouncing around on it. A lot of people say not to do it unless you get a fabricator to beef up the bumper connection.
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Mike, Lisa and Jake
2002 Ford F250 CC 7.3
2013 Wildcat Sterling 32RL
New in the Camping World catalogue is this "bike bunk" that is installed on the front yoke, behind and above the LP tanks. I ordered one a week ago but it must come from the manufacturer not CW and it has not yet shipped. I am hoping this is the solution to my bike problem.
Of course, this goes with the current discussion in this forum about always needing something new for your RV!!
If your trailer has a "fabricated" I beam frame, they are not designed for anything to be added. I would consider adding a hitch if it has a structural I beam frame if done by a competent welding shop.
I thought it was a good idea until the ladder started pulling away from its mounts. I rebuilt the ladder and left the hanger in my attic at home. I can send it to you if you like.
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Ladders are not designed for a vibration load which is what bicycles subject it to. If I had to carry bicycles, I would find someway of putting them inside the trailer or mh. JMO.
[QUOTE=f1100turbo;591544]6 reasons why you should NOT install a bike rack.
I believe it is well understood that adding a bike rack to the frame of a trailer is done at the owners risk. In doing that the OP is researching the facts to better understand the risk. In my opinion posting pictures of damaged frames that could not have been caused by the addition of a bike rack is a little misleading. To be specific the picture of the frame cracked between the two axle mounts. As for some of the other picture I am still a little skeptical. I have reinforced and mounted receivers on two trailers and never had an issue with either.
I appreciate everyone's advice and opinions. Next to having a hitch installed on the front of the TV (not sure how that would look), I am going to just carry them in the TT. It might be a pain to get them situated inside, but I think it will be the safest option at this point in time.
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Randy in Texas
TV - 2013 Ford F-250 PS Diesel
TT - 2014 Palomino Puma 28DSBS
I appreciate everyone's advice and opinions. Next to having a hitch installed on the front of the TV (not sure how that would look), I am going to just carry them in the TT. It might be a pain to get them situated inside, but I think it will be the safest option at this point in time.
IMO, wise decision. That way they are somewhat protected against theft, tampering and definitely out of the weather and not subject to bouncing down the highway and possibly into another vehicle.
We researched and tried to come up with various solutions. In the end, we just load them inside the TT. Lots safer and a lot cheaper than racks and mounts!
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