My bicycle mount

[tbiker99]

I searched and had a difficult time figuring out how I wanted to transport my bicycles while camping. I have a TT and use a hard tonneau cover on my pickup. There are dozens of different ways to get the bikes and the camper from point A to point B. This is how I decided to do it. I found one other picture on the internet that was similar to this. So I can’t claim to be the origin of this idea)
Cheaper than the best options, better than the cheap options. My bikes should be clean and ready to go when I get where I am going.
I did have some issues with handle bar widths, caused me to mount one at an angle. Additionally, the handlebars hang over the top of the bench, so I couldn’t mount one of them backwards because I have a window frame that would have gotten in the way.
Hope this helps someone down the road. Thanks to everyone else for their ideas.

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by tbiker99

I searched and had a difficult time figuring out how I wanted to transport my bicycles while camping. I have a TT and use a hard tonneau cover on my pickup. There are dozens of different ways to get the bikes and the camper from point A to point B. This is how I decided to do it. I found one other picture on the internet that was similar to this. So I can’t claim to be the origin of this idea)
Cheaper than the best options, better than the cheap options. My bikes should be clean and ready to go when I get where I am going.
I did have some issues with handle bar widths, caused me to mount one at an angle. Additionally, the handlebars hang over the top of the bench, so I couldn’t mount one of them backwards because I have a window frame that would have gotten in the way.
Hope this helps someone down the road. Thanks to everyone else for their ideas.

Holy Cow is that a great idea or what!

[BigTJohn]

I too, had thought of an inside transport system - until the OWMBO mentioned, er - NO! I believe is what she may have said at one point of her disertation. I figured as much when I mentioned it would be a great method but, as expected, it just did not pan out. So now I have an A.R.E. topper with truck color paint match, fork mount holders on a 1/2" plywood panel which locks in place and all is good in the world. Besides, if I had tried to put a bike or two in the TT after riding (it would be dirty at some popint, I may as well just keep riding it home...

[crushor]

I certainly like this idea, but don't see the wife liking it. While I'm on vacation, out camping. I am going to become intimately familiar with my CC.

[crushor]

One other thought. My CC is not a light weight. With this and the different bumper issues, would it still be possible to use a 2" receiver hitch on the frame and a high quality bike carrier and ensure there is no superfluous movement of the bikes? Controlling the movement could be done be either ratchet straps or something a little more stout. Hmmm, what to build???

[g_brouwer]

Originally Posted by crushor

One other thought. My CC is not a light weight. With this and the different bumper issues, would it still be possible to use a 2" receiver hitch on the frame and a high quality bike carrier and ensure there is no superfluous movement of the bikes? Controlling the movement could be done be either ratchet straps or something a little more stout. Hmmm, what to build???

Hello Crusher,
I have researched this to death and this is what i end up doing. I can carry up to six bikes, (not sure how many you have) i ended up replacing my rear bumper with a 4" x 2" steel tubing. I prefer the front bike mount as i can keep an eye on them while traveling.
if you would like to see more photos, just let me know, i have lots.
tks gb

[Len & Cheri]

Originally Posted by tbiker99

I searched and had a difficult time figuring out how I wanted to transport my bicycles while camping. I have a TT and use a hard tonneau cover on my pickup. There are dozens of different ways to get the bikes and the camper from point A to point B. This is how I decided to do it. I found one other picture on the internet that was similar to this. So I can’t claim to be the origin of this idea)
Cheaper than the best options, better than the cheap options. My bikes should be clean and ready to go when I get where I am going.
I did have some issues with handle bar widths, caused me to mount one at an angle. Additionally, the handlebars hang over the top of the bench, so I couldn’t mount one of them backwards because I have a window frame that would have gotten in the way.
Hope this helps someone down the road. Thanks to everyone else for their ideas.

Do you secure the rear tires down somehow? I'd be afraid the tires would eventually bounce off the board they're sitting on during travel.

[crushor]

Originally Posted by g_brouwer

Hello Crusher,
I have researched this to death and this is what i end up doing. I can carry up to six bikes, (not sure how many you have) i ended up replacing my rear bumper with a 4" x 2" steel tubing. I prefer the front bike mount as i can keep an eye on them while traveling.
if you would like to see more photos, just let me know, i have lots.
tks gb

g_brouwer, I thank you very much for the information. I also like the front mount, but with 4 bikes, 3 being adult sized mountain bikes the 4th has training wheels, I'm not sure my wife could lift them from the front mount If I wasn't there. You mentioned more pics. I would certainly appreciate seeing anything you have on both mounts. Front and rear. Still new to this, but believe me, I don't want to leave anything on the side of the road. On my TT I have 30 lbs tanks and am looking to upgrade battery package. I guess my thought would be to construct a device that would allow my wife or daughter the ability to remove or replace the bikes. I think the gears in my head are turning.

[tbiker99]

Originally Posted by Len & Cheri

Do you secure the rear tires down somehow? I'd be afraid the tires would eventually bounce off the board they're sitting on during travel.

I have a heavy duty "twisty tie" thing that I use to tie them to each other with an old pillow in between so that gears don't get screwed up. The rear tires haven't moved during my last two trial trips (450 miles +/-). About 4 miles of that were very rough road construction. I am confident that they are secure.

[teamgl]

Originally Posted by tbiker99

This is how I decided to do it. I found one other picture on the internet that was similar to this. So I can’t claim to be the origin of this idea)]

Now that's thinking outside the box by putting your bikes inside the box (RV that is)! Nice work!

[Coldsteel1986]

Hello everyone, I'm a newbie when it comes to TT, we are going to pick up our very first one Saturday, 6/23/2012, its a Salem 27KRSS, the dealership that I'm buy it from said that if I wanted to carry my bikes X2, I would be better off beefing up the rear bumper, but in doing so it would void my warrenty on the frame. Or I could buy a 2" bolt on receiver and take my chance on not having the bikes fall off. I don't know what to do, I never thought it would be this big of a deal. If somebody could help me that would be great.

[Labzy]

I hate making important decisions in an instant (in your case, 2 days). IMHO I would hold off on 'beefing up the bumper' until you researched it thoroughly. There are plenty of threads on here about ways to transport bikes.
It doesn't hurt to wait.

Btw congrats on the new trailer!!

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by Coldsteel1986

Or I could buy a 2" bolt on receiver and take my chance on not having the bikes fall off.

Not much of a "chance"; pretty much certain for an ultralite camper.

Not only could you lose the bikes, bumper, and spare tire, you could cause a fatal accident if it tangles in the cars behind you.

Much study is needed before you decide how best to transport for you.
Search and read all threads using "bike rack" as your key words.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by herk7769

Not much of a "chance"; pretty much certain for an ultralite camper.

Not only could you lose the bikes, bumper, and spare tire, you could cause a fatal accident if it tangles in the cars behind you.

Much study is needed before you decide how best to transport for you.
Search and read all threads using "bike rack" as your key words.

I am with herk all the way on this.
I am a member of the bike rack disaster club.

Spend $2,000 on fiberglass repairs to my camper.
Take a chance if you hate your camper and have vast amounts of money to toss around.

Good luck!

[crushor]

At this point, as I'm still debating this rack issue is...on the ultralites the frame cannot be used or drilled into as far as my understanding. What about the big boys? My CC comes in at 9200 empty with a 12100 loaded weight per the tag. Will the frame on these heavier units hold a 2 " receiver hitch. Obviously I will go further in mounting them. I'm thinking yakima 4 bike carrier along with ratchet straps to stabilize the bikes. I do like the tongue mounts but don't think the wife could get the bikes off of it.

[Coldsteel1986]

Originally Posted by Labzy

I hate making important decisions in an instant (in your case, 2 days). IMHO I would hold off on 'beefing up the bumper' until you researched it thoroughly. There are plenty of threads on here about ways to transport bikes.
It doesn't hurt to wait.

Btw congrats on the new trailer!!

Thank you, yes I'm waiting to read all the info I can, I never thought that the bumber would be such a weak leak, I will figure it out to be safe forever one. Thanks again

[Coldsteel1986]

Originally Posted by herk7769

Not much of a "chance"; pretty much certain for an ultralite camper.

Not only could you lose the bikes, bumper, and spare tire, you could cause a fatal accident if it tangles in the cars behind you.

Much study is needed before you decide how best to transport for you.
Search and read all threads using "bike rack" as your key words.

I total agree with you, I don't want to have a accident, with something that is suppose to be fun "TT". I just never thought this would be a issue.

[Coldsteel1986]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

I am with herk all the way on this.
I am a member of the bike rack disaster club.

Spend $2,000 on fiberglass repairs to my camper.
Take a chance if you hate your camper and have vast amounts of money to toss around.

Good luck!

I get the point sir, it came over lima charlie, Loud and Clear, I'm sry you had to put that kind of money out. But aleast you can pass this info on. Like I said, I never had a TT, it's all new stuff.

[g_brouwer]

Hey Chrusher,
Sorry for the delay,

[crushor]

Thanks