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04-11-2016, 10:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 23' International
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 43
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Bike Rack
Anybody use the Bike Bunk on their trailer frame? We have two bikes we want to tow with us.
Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs
Here is a link to one website that features it.
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Carg...74waAmEH8P8HAQ
If not anything similar or better? didn't want to spend the $1500 to have the Airstream Bike rack in back.
Bruce
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04-12-2016, 04:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Have not seen the one you referenced. We use this one, I've had it for four years, just mounted it on our trailer last fall. Well made, comes apart very easily. Bikes are held nice and tight on the rack. Good customer service.
http://www.arvika.ca/index.php/us/
Bud
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04-12-2016, 12:47 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Ottawa
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 42
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We too are fans of Arvika, made here in Canada. We've had a 3-bike rack on our trailer for a few years now.
They're durable, highly configurable, and easy to use. On the other hand, they are not cheap and the website leaves a lot to be desired.
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04-12-2016, 01:11 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 22' Interstate
san clemente
, California
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 237
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Check the airstream forum classified section under specialty products, there is a listing on Feb. 6, 2016 for an Arvika rack for $100.00. AEW
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04-12-2016, 01:49 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 22' FB Sport
2003 19' Bambi
Port Townsend
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 279
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Seems like an awkward place to lift the bikes to when putting them up or taking them down. No?
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05-09-2016, 05:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 23' International
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 43
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I have the 23FB can you respond to some questions? Does it interfere with opening windows, getting to and filling propane, turning or viewing AS when driving, how about added tongue weight?
Don't know if many AS people go with this option.
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05-24-2016, 06:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Garner,
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2012
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plus they cause a LOT of wind drag.. they are probably 2-3 mpg off the usual low when hauling a tt. it disrupts the airflow over a airstream for sure.
I was trying to figure how to mount rack on back of 2005 classic with queen bed.
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05-24-2016, 06:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
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I have used the Arvika for 5 years. I like it.
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05-24-2016, 06:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
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Found a pic
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05-24-2016, 11:02 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 23' International
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2016
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Interested to know how where you able to measure the effect of having bikes on the tongue, did you measure mph w/o bike and bike rack and then with? Thanks
Bruce
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05-25-2016, 04:25 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bbruntil
I have the 23FB can you respond to some questions? Does it interfere with opening windows, getting to and filling propane, turning or viewing AS when driving, how about added tongue weight?
Don't know if many AS people go with this option.
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Answer to your questions:
1. Yes the front large window cannot be opened with the bikes in place. Not a big deal for us as that window is seldom opened.
2. Removing propane bottles is not possible with the bikes in place, bikes need to be removed, tracks for bikes lifted up towards the trailer and then propane bottles can be removed.
3. Turning could be an issue with an SUV or a Pick Up with a full cap on it. We have a flat fiberglass cover on our F350 and it's not an issue so far.
4. Viewing not an issue.
5. Tongue weight is basically increased by the weight of the bikes and rack.
Bud
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05-25-2016, 08:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a bike rack that will handle a recumbent bike? Ideally, I would like install one on top of my hard tonneau cover on the back of the truck
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05-25-2016, 10:19 AM
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Lost in America
2015 27' FB International
2006 25' Safari FB SE
2004 19' International CCD
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2007
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I believe Thule/Yakima make recumbent racks to fit their roof bars. You can mount the roof rack bars to your tonneau cover or to the side rails of the truck bed.
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2015 Airstream International Serenity 27FB
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05-25-2016, 10:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
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Thank you Mojo! I will check out their site.
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05-25-2016, 10:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
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We have short wheelbase recumbents and they fit nicely on the Airstream Fiamma rack. We bring the recumbents when we plan a trip with long trails on fairly level paved terrain. Otherwise its the mountain/trail crossover bikes.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
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05-25-2016, 11:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Any chance you would have a pic of your recumbents on the rack dkottum?
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05-30-2016, 10:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 23' International
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 43
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Bike Rack
I'm thinking now of going with the Fiona bike rack on the AS bumper. It is advertised on the AS website https://store.airstream.com/product/...kes-by-fiamma/
Has anyone had any experience with this rack? I'm wondering if it can cause any problems to the bumper bouncing up and down? Also where its attached to the back, where a rivet use to be can that present a problem?
Otherwise looks like a good solution for carrying bikes.
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