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04-03-2004, 10:54 AM
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Rivet Master
Tonka Bay
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 770
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Crew Cab Pickup is the way we are going
We are purchasing a crew cab pickup for the versatility. There are only two of us but it will haul 5 people comfortably. It has lots of space in the cab with the back seats folded up and bikes can be thrown in the box. We also plan to carry our two kayaks so will be getting overhead racks. Bike racks can be mounted to them as well.
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Davydd
2015 Sprinter Class B Camper Van
(Former 1971 vintage Airstream Owner)
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04-03-2004, 11:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 28' Safari SE
Currently Looking...
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 703
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In the pickup bed (under shell)
I plan on keeping bikes in the pickup bed under the Snug Top. I'll take off the front wheel and attach the quick release lugs to a mounted skewer (forget the actual name) on a 2X4.
KL
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04-03-2004, 03:42 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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My Choices
First Choice when I win the lottery Bike Friday and if I don't Dahon's from Camping World. In the meantime, we either dump them in the back of the truck or if they are the good ones, inside the AS.
Aaron
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WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
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04-03-2004, 03:55 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
First Choice when I win the lottery Bike Friday and if I don't Dahon's from Camping World. In the meantime, we either dump them in the back of the truck or if they are the good ones, inside the AS.
Aaron
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Yeah, Aaron... Bike Friday or Brompton for me too... but I got the Halfway new for $300!!! I couldn't say no! Have you ridden one? They don't fold as small as some, but they're actually a very stable and pleasant ride! The Dahons get pricey really fast too. I think there are better choices than the CW Dahons tho...
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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04-03-2004, 03:56 PM
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2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Steve,
I use a carpeted piece of 5/8 plywood and fork mounts from Performance Bicycle.
The plywood is just large anough to reach from the fork mounts to the rear tire.
Off set the forkmouns slightly so 2 haqndlebars do not interfere. Bungee a kids bike between the two mounted bikes.
The bikes mount on the plywood which sits inside the trailer. The front wheels neatly store in the back of the Suburban.
I used to tow with a full size extended van ( garage on wheels) and had to come up with solutions to carry our bikes after switching to the Suburban. This system is cheap, safe, and very easy.
The plywood just slips under the trailer, or inside the Burb while camping.
It's also a nice way to carry the bikes sans trailer, in the back of the Suburban with the seats folded down.
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04-04-2004, 12:16 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 57
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Steve,
I have a fairly similar situation: Bikes (2 road, 2 mountain), Dog (and crate), and growing family for our Suburban. The bikes go on top with bike bras (to protect against road grime and bugs). The dog goes in his crate in the back. And everyone seems to be happy with the arrangement.
I would definitely go the way of a roof rack (Yakima or Thule). You can place a growing number of bikes on a roof rack. Plus, you can haul other gear in a roof box for more storage or other toys like kayaks, etc. I'll store my bikes in the A/S overnight in more suspicious areas though, but usually I just run a cable lock in addition to the rack key locks as an added measure of security on the roof rack.
I wouldn't recommend a hitch receiver-type rack as you will likely run into difficulty opening your tailgate. Our Suburban clears the propane tank cover by a couple of inches. These racks usually can't carry more than 4 bikes anyway and usually are somewhat limiting in terms of frame sizes and shapes.
I also wouldn't recommend travelling with bikes in the A/S. There may be ways to keep them propped up and somewhat clear, but they sure are a pain to get in/out and maneuver around when you want to take a quick roadside rest in the A/S.
P.S. If you elect for a roof rack and happen to buy the wheel fork mounts for the front wheels, make sure you use a bungee cord or something to further secure the wheels down. Wheels notoriously find a way to loosen and fly out of the fork mounts.
Regards,
Abe
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Airstream: 2004 Safari 28W
2005 Chevy Suburban 2500 8.1L
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04-04-2004, 09:55 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 30' Excella
Waddell
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 313
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Abe,
I own a lot of Yakima equipment, problem is my Tahoe is a Z71 and has a different rack than most Tahoes/Suburbans that 90% of Yakima equipment will not work with.
However, Yakima does offer permanent tracks that I may be able to bolt to the roof inside the Z71 rack. Since I don't need to haul more than 2 adult bikes at a time this should be enough room.
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Steve Heywood
Waddell, AZ
1999 19' Bambi (SOLD)
1997 30' Excella (SOLD)
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04-06-2004, 06:40 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 57
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Steve,
Ahh the Z71 rack. I always wondered about that rack and Yakima compatibility issues. Hmm...I suppose you're right about using the Yakima install tracks. Or I suppose you could trade the LS/LT rack for the Z71 rack. Do you ever use the roll bar thingy in the back?
Regards,
Abe
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Airstream: 2004 Safari 28W
2005 Chevy Suburban 2500 8.1L
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04-06-2004, 06:52 PM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,403
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Heywood
When camping with your A/S, How do you bring along your family's Bicycles?
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One of my reasons for using a van as a tow vehicle. Lots of neat toys that you hall.
Jack
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Jack Canavera
STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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04-06-2004, 08:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 30' Excella
Waddell
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 313
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Quote:
Originally Posted by docbluedevil
Steve,
Ahh the Z71 rack. I always wondered about that rack and Yakima compatibility issues. Hmm...I suppose you're right about using the Yakima install tracks. Or I suppose you could trade the LS/LT rack for the Z71 rack. Do you ever use the roll bar thingy in the back?
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Problem is the Z71 rack has a different "footprint" than the standard rack. I own a Yakima Loadwarrior basket which will attach to my Z71 rack and I can mount a couple of Yakima bike racks to it. Not exactly what I'd prefer (simple is usually better) but workable.
As for the "rollbar thingy", haven't used it yet, but it would be nice for loading a canoe.
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Steve Heywood
Waddell, AZ
1999 19' Bambi (SOLD)
1997 30' Excella (SOLD)
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04-06-2004, 10:37 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 57
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Steve,
Now that is some serious height for mounting a bike! I have enough trouble hopping onto the running board and coordinating a forward motion to mount my bikes on our 'Burban. Hope your quite tall or have a stepladder.
Abe
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Airstream: 2004 Safari 28W
2005 Chevy Suburban 2500 8.1L
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