Bike rack

[Jsusluvsyou]

I have a rockwood a122BH, want to put a bick rail system for 2 bikes on the front bike hauler. Anyone with the same model put bikes up front on bike hauler?

[ThunderRoad]

We use the following on our A122BH.

ProRac Proformance Bike Rack | Tent Trailer Bike Rack |

[ko777]

This is what I got:
http://www.support-rack.com/wsf/produits/
It is a class III receiver, if you already have a bike carrier you could use it here. I like that the bikes does not touch any part of my rig and does not block the front storage cover. Also you do not have to remove parts from the bikes.

The number of bikes depends on the carrier capacity, mine could handle up to 3 bikes. It goes over the propane tanks; I took mine off because my TV has a 350 lbs tongue limit, with this set up my TT is at 340 lbs.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by ko777

This is what I got:
support-rack.com | Produits
It is a class III receiver, if you already have a bike carrier you could use it here. I like that the bikes does not touch any part of my rig and does not block the front storage cover. Also you do not have to remove parts from the bikes.
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The number of bikes depends on the carrier capacity, mine could handle up to 3 bikes. It goes over the propane tanks; I took mine off because my TV has a 350 lbs tongue limit, with this set up my TT is at 340 lbs.

interesting, never seen this company before or their rack system.
it's funny that they are in Quebec, just like Arvika, the only other tongue-mounted bike rack system maker.

how much did this cost you?

[ko777]

Originally Posted by bikendan

interesting, never seen this company before or their rack system.
it's funny that they are in Quebec, just like Arvika, the only other tongue-mounted bike rack system maker.

how much did this cost you?

This option and the screen room was included in my A-Frame package deal. It should be between $200-$300 range.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by ko777

This option and the screen room was included in my A-Frame package deal. It should be between $200-$300 range.

did you buy this in Canada, cause the company's website only shows distributors in Quebec and Ontario.

[itat]

Do these A-frame mounted bike racks work when you have a weight distribution hitch like an Equal-i-zer? It looks like the mounts that attach to the A-frame might interfere with the bars that sit on the Equal-i-zer's L-brackets.

[ko777]

I got mine from my dealer, try calling them and see it they will take orders from US:http://www.mckenzietrailers.com/rv-parts.asp

[ThunderRoad]

I have an Equalizer on mine, and it works fine with the ProRac bike rack.

[ko777]

Originally Posted by itat

Do these A-frame mounted bike racks work when you have a weight distribution hitch like an Equal-i-zer? It looks like the mounts that attach to the A-frame might interfere with the bars that sit on the Equal-i-zer's L-brackets.

Good question. I was lucky that my TV and TT does not require WDH. The width of the rack has to be mounted on a certain part of the frame, here is a pic of my TT and the location of the rack.

[itat]

ThunderRoad, can you post a picture showing your rack mounted and Equalizer bars on the L brackets?

[ThunderRoad]

Here ya go. The equalizer bracket is in front of the crossbar behind the tanks. The bike rack mounting bracket is as close to the cargo rack as possible.

NOTE: The equalizer bracket is a little close to the tanks for my comfort (they can rub), so I will be moving the tanks forward a couple inches. This will also give me the space to replace the vinyl tank cover with a hard-side plastic one.

[itat]

Thanks. Mine would probably be a similar arrangement.

[Jsusluvsyou]

Took our A122BH (bh=bike hauler) out this weekend for the 1st time, took the bikes. But did not need any bike rack, strapped

[Jsusluvsyou]

Oops... Strapped the bikes on with no problem, worked great!

[Carla]

Originally Posted by Jsusluvsyou

Oops... Strapped the bikes on with no problem, worked great!

Do you think I'll be able to get three adult bikes in the front deck of my A122BH? Thinking I may have to loosen the handlebars to turn them parallel to the bike frame. Where did you attach strap to trailer, just fence or down to deck?

[Jsusluvsyou]

3 bikes will fit, I strapped them to the lip of the base and they were very secure. I remove one set of bars to get the bikes on and off easily. We love the extra open space up front while we camped and the rails doubled as a clothes line to dry wet towels and clothes.

[ThunderRoad]

It'll fit, but be tight and not usable for much anything else. I like the prorac bike rack for the bikes because I use the storage rack for hauling coolers, wood, etc instead.

[Carla]

3 bikes will fit,


Fantastic!


the rails doubled as a clothes line to dry wet towels and clothes.



My thought exactly. We were lamenting the loss of our clothes line on our tent trailer (we would clip towels to the lower edge of the canvas on the pull out beds). But once I put my hand on the bike rail, I knew we had a new clothesline!

First trip out this weekend. Just to the fairgrounds for a square dance festival, so hardly roughin' it, but can't wait to get it out on the road!

[brettmargo]

So I'm looking to do the same set up...with the support rack. The bike rack you have mounted on there...how long are the support arms for the bikes to rest on? I need to have 4 bikes...and wanted to mount them that same way...but am worried that they will hit the car when I turn.

Looks like a great set up idea. Wonder why others aren't building this same thing?