We have a cap on our present pickup - as we did on our last one too. Gives lots of useful covered storage space.
I solved the bike problem by having a 2" hitch receiver installed on the front of our truck, I think any hitch shop can order one for you and install it too if you need them to, although it is usually just a simple bolt on.
Then you can use a standard hitch mounted bike rack to carry the bikes.
We had a slight problem when we switched from a half ton truck to a 3/4 ton, the receiver installation was quite a bit higher and I found that the bikes stuck up into my field of view a little too much. It was easily resolved by cutting down the bike rack to shorten it and rewelding it.
The bikes are very easily accessible up front, and I like the fact that I can keep an eye on them and be sure that they are secure.
I suppose t might be less desireable to folks with expensive bikes as they are pretty much exposed to bugs and weather up there, but it has never been a problem for us. Been carrying them this way for many years.
Just a thought!
Brian.
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Brian & Connie Mitchell
2005 Classic 30'
Hensley Arrow / Centramatics
2008 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD,4x4,Crew Cab, Diesel, Leer cap.
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