Rear Cargo / Bike Rack

[Jtatman]

Hello, I am new to this forum but sure could use some help, photos, or tips on a rear rack. I have a 32" Holiday Rambler and have been plagued with rear rack & bike rack issues. I bought a " 'PRO Series " rear rack then added a Yakima 2 bike rack to it. Well have 3 trips, losing my $ 600.00 Trek bike, broken strapps on the bike rack, broken welds on the rack it self I narrowed it down that the so called " Pro Series " rack is way to flimsy to haul a cooler, some firewood and 2 bikes. I have looked at the newer fold down racks but I am not sure if they are big enough. I think I am going to start from scratch and have one built. I have decided since my rear bumper has qty 2 - 2" male tubes sticking out of it I want to make it slide on those with removable pins, and be somewhere around 3'-4' deep by 6' long with a steel mesh floor. I want it to be square steel tube, and make 4 slots for the bike tires to set in and have a removable tube that extends up 4" so I can strap the bikes too thus them setting on the rack vs hanging from a bike rack. I also want to haul wood on this and also a small refigerator too. I think I am done with the bike racks that the hang them in mid air, I have heard ,seen, and experienced enough. If you have any idea or pics of your own back rack please post as I would like to see what you guys have build or bought which will help me design mine.

[Cajun Po-Boy]

IMO, take a close look at the Sabre bike racks that come from the factory for some ideas...the design works great and boast a 450lb capacity.

I use mine for anything & everything, works flawlessly

[station10fd]

Originally Posted by Ragin Cajun

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IMO, take a close look at the Sabre bike racks that come from the factory for some ideas...the design works great and boast a 450lb capacity.

I use mine for anything & everything, works flawlessly

Where is the rust?

[bikendan]

i'm confused.
in this post, you state you have a Holiday Rambler.
but in your other post, you say you own a 2008 Puma.

do you own two different trailers?

i'm asking because you posted a question about a Holiday Rambler, in the Palomino sub-forum.

[Jtatman]

Bikenadan, Yes I havea Puma that my dad uses anda Holiday Rambler too. I like the C channel used on Rajon Cajuns back rack for the tires to set in. Once I see what you other guys are running I am going to take that input and sketch it up and have one built a fab shop, then have it Line X coated

[chwill3073]

I was wondering where the rust was too. My 2014 320rs was built in March and I have owned it for 1 month and I am already seeing several areas of rust. Not exactly sure on what I am going to do to fix these rusty areas.

[Cajun Po-Boy]

Pic of my rack is when I first got it home from Dealer...though I have some minor rust spots now, nothing major or a little sanding & shot of black primer can't handle

[BuckeyeChuck]

Originally Posted by chwill3073

I was wondering where the rust was too. My 2014 320rs was built in March and I have owned it for 1 month and I am already seeing several areas of rust. Not exactly sure on what I am going to do to fix these rusty areas.

Rustoleum fixes rust problems

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeChuck

Rustoleum fixes rust problems

Lol rustoleum hides problems!

[BuckeyeChuck]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

Lol rustoleum hides problems!

That's true as far as the cover up goes but it also, with a good wire brushing/sanding, prevents rust from spreading. That's where it gets its name.

[Davidceder]

An RV blog I subscribe to just had an article on this stuff Corrosion Technologies

[Cajun Po-Boy]

Originally Posted by Davidceder

An RV blog I subscribe to just had an article on this stuff Corrosion Technologies

Need a pic of your new truck & camper in your Avatar!

[Davidceder]

Hey Ragin;

I just picked up the rig last Wednesday. I am the guy that had his brand new F-350 break down while towing the 5'r home and had to be towed into my dealer. I haven't had the unit out since last week but will be doing so this Thursday. I will post a pic in my Avatar shortly thereafter. The only picture I currently have is the 5'r, my truck and the tow truck. It looked like a train.


Thanks for the input

[Cajun Po-Boy]

Originally Posted by Davidceder

Hey Ragin;

I just picked up the rig last Wednesday. I am the guy that had his brand new F-350 break down while towing the 5'r home and had to be towed into my dealer. I haven't had the unit out since last week but will be doing so this Thursday. I will post a pic in my Avatar shortly thereafter. The only picture I currently have is the 5'r, my truck and the tow truck. It looked like a train.

Thanks for the input

Yikes...good luck with the second outing!

[clange]

Originally Posted by Jtatman

Bikenadan, Yes I havea Puma that my dad uses anda Holiday Rambler too. I like the C channel used on Rajon Cajuns back rack for the tires to set in. Once I see what you other guys are running I am going to take that input and sketch it up and have one built a fab shop, then have it Line X coated

I lined mine with rhino liner as soon as I got my Sabre. It had rust from the factory! The Rhino liner fixed that rust problem (or at least hid it and kept it from spreading). I think having some type of bedliner sprayed on is the way to go.

As a matter of fact, I liked it so much I decided to do it twice! We got rear-ended just a few months after purchasing the camper. The bikes and bike rack were bent up, so insurance paid for a new rack, bikes, and to re-do the rhino liner on the rack.

[TheEdge]

Exactly! Hides but doesn't even prevent rust

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

Lol rustoleum hides problems!

[BigTJohn]

My rack is exactly like R Cajuns - except the whole thing is mounted w/channels down. Many in Columbus line are flipped back and forth (channels up - down). I guess it depends ho much beer was consumed the night before for the ass'y line guys.

[Patrickdana]

Which way is correct channel up or channel down?

[tugboat369]

as for the rust when i worked on tugboats we used a MAB paint product called Osmo but they no longer make it. I have found a replacement by Loctite i think it is the same stuff just in a spray can. Rust Converter Spray, Extend Rust Neutralizer Directions from Loctite Adhesives

[BuckeyeChuck]

I would think that channels UP would be correct. The bike tires will sit INSIDE the channels instead of on top. I also strapped a blue tote on mine and the tires fit nicely inside the channels. Never moved for the entire 500 mile trip.

I've been using Rust Oleum for years and years with great results. Stopped rust from spreading for me. And that all that counts as far as I'm concerned.