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06-17-2020, 12:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
2020 25' Flying Cloud
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 533
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How do you haul your bikes when towing?
These givens: full size bikes; towing a trailer so no bike rack on the truck; no interest in one of those disappearing end-of-trailer bike racks.
So, given that: how do you haul your bikes? In the Airstream? Standing up in the bed of the truck? Laying down on the bed? If you've created a rack in the bed of the truck, I'd be particularly interested in pix.
Thanks in advance.
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06-17-2020, 12:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' International
Western NC
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 860
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Front rack on truck. Added a hitch and put bikes there.
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2023 Van Leigh Vilano 320GK
2019 International Serenity 27 FBQ “TC Escape” SOLD
2019 Ford F-350 Platinum
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06-17-2020, 12:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,102
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FIAMMA rack on the back of the AS
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06-17-2020, 01:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 25' International
Slidell
, Louisiana
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,725
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standing up in the truck bed. I use these https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They work well, the bikes stay in place and don't get scratched. A bit of a hassle to pack around the bikes though.
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06-17-2020, 01:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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The last 10 years I've been using this 2 bike rack >
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42...ml#post1406712
E-trailer at one time had a 3 bike rack of the same design.
What I like best about this rack is that it functions 3 ways to store bikes; in the trailer while towing, outside the trailer while camping, inside the garage while at home.
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2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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06-17-2020, 02:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,137
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Front trailer hitch. Standard bike rack. Bikes get dirty but no other downside.
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Sorta new (usually dirty) Nissan Titan XD (hardly paid for)
Middle-aged Safari SE
Young, lovely bride
Dismissive cat
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06-17-2020, 02:40 PM
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Rivet Master 
2017 27' International
Wasilla
, Alaska
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 540
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Yes and yes
One ebike on the Fiamma that came with this 27FB, one (my) ebike standing up in the bed, under the Leer cap. Since my ebike has a milk crate zip-tied to the rear carrier. i attach two short ratchet straps - one on each side - between the top of the milk crate and the tie-down bracket located on each side of the bed. The angles are right, and the groove in the bed keeps the (chubby) tire secure. The integrated Ford tailgate step makes coming and going easy. Still ample room for generator, fire pit, tools, chairs, rugs, ladder, etc.
Tried the front rack, DW doesn't like the view. Would have been my preference.
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2017 Int'l Serenity 27FB
2020 F250 powered by converted solar
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06-17-2020, 02:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2020 28' International
Wilmington
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 127
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We use these Thule Insta-Gators - fit both mountain bikes in the truck bed along with a bunch of other stuff. We have a "short" bed and the bikes fit just fine...
https://www.rackwarehouse.com/thule-...ruck-bike-rack
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06-17-2020, 03:07 PM
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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
Posts: 2,152
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Yakima roof racks on bed.
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2015 Airstream International Serenity 27FB
2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax Diesel
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06-18-2020, 05:59 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2020 16' Basecamp
Louisville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 175
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This is a voodoo bed rack and rear tire trays and rocky mounts front axle mount. Works great has been to Utah and back multiple times. Rock solid and lockable.
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06-18-2020, 06:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Globetrotter
Mooresville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,084
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Got rid of my full size bikes. Bought Dahon I7 folding bikes with carry bag. Fold them up and put them in the back seat of my Truck.
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2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax
Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution attached to the Gen-Y Torsion Flex Weight Distribution Hitch
"Roadrunner"
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06-18-2020, 07:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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both mountain bikes inside my Bambi with bike rack and folding chairs at sides of bikes to keep them from hitting bathroom door and closet door. Works well for me
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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06-18-2020, 08:12 PM
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New Member
2018 Basecamp
Ann Arbor
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 1
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Arvika bike rack out of Canada. Very nice quality and great customer support. 
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03-18-2021, 12:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
1972 21' Globetrotter
SW
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 701
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Bikes go on the inside while towing
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03-18-2021, 12:24 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2005 25' Safari
1968 17' Caravel
1967 22' Safari
Leawood
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 457
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I've got a front receiver on my Ford F-150, which I put there to back precious trailers into their dark parking places. I've got a bike rack which fits into a 2" receiver, and it's nice to see the bikes are riding nicely up front when you're going down the road. When I pull with the Sprinter, on the lighter trailer, I just put them inside. My wheels don't come off so easily, like yours. I have and e-bike and Mrs Flyboy has a cruiser. Jerry
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03-18-2021, 12:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
1961 28' Ambassador
1968 26' Overlander
Lakewood
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 408
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Inside the trailer, last in, first out, then we cable lock them to whatever is convenient and secure, cover with a tarp if needed for bad weather.
Regards, Mark D
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03-18-2021, 12:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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Hey Peter417, you left your wallet on rear bumper. Hope you didn't forget it when you drove off? 
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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03-18-2021, 01:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Flying Cloud
Springfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 569
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Mine goes inside the camper. I just lean it up against the front cushions where it won't roll anywhere. It's safe and dry there!
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2018 Flying Cloud 30RB + 2020 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison
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03-18-2021, 01:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
1972 21' Globetrotter
SW
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 701
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Quote:
Originally Posted by docflyboy
I've got a front receiver on my Ford F-150, which I put there to back precious trailers into their dark parking places. I've got a bike rack which fits into a 2" receiver, and it's nice to see the bikes are riding nicely up front when you're going down the road. When I pull with the Sprinter, on the lighter trailer, I just put them inside. My wheels don't come off so easily, like yours. I have and e-bike and Mrs Flyboy has a cruiser. Jerry
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Do you have a cover to keep the bugs off? I have nightmares about having to do that after crossing a lake in the spring after dark.
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03-18-2021, 01:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
1972 21' Globetrotter
SW
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 701
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Halford1
Hey Peter417, you left your wallet on rear bumper. Hope you didn't forget it when you drove off? |
That is my buddies wallet. I think on the next trip to this trailhead he left his wallet on the bumper for the whole 2 hour ride down to Eureka Springs. I could not believe it stayed. I think he is better about that now.
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