Bike Carriers ?
- Thread starter bushpilot
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architect-builder
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BushPilot,
I have not noticed any extra noise. The thing I liked about this rack is the multiple use it provides. It is very heavy duty and without the bike or ski attachments, it's used for ladders, lumber, etc... I also like the ability to have all the bikes very secure, (fits all five of ours), and keeping room in the bed. I carried our bikes in the bed one time, mine tipped over and put a dent in the top of the bed.
The majority of the time we are hauling bikes is when we are going somewhere with the trailer, so mpg decrease is negligble (sp) and a receiver mount would never work for me. Also, when we are going somewhere without the trailer, the bike attachments fit on Rachels Excursion in about 5 minutes. I have been very happy with the purchase.
Barrett
Ironmerganser
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I don't really like the idea of the bikes just hanging out the back, but at least they use the right truck for the job!!! 
friend of a friend of mine...using that "dakine" tail gate cover...
it is apparently how they do it in california all the time...the guy i
know...his bike is probably big bucks...cause i know the entire
frame & handle bars are made of carbon fiber.
infact he just took a tumble and busted the handle bars...
rumored to be somewhere NORTH of 150 bucks...crunch !
my point is apparently theyve seen absolutely NO signs of
damage to the tailgate/paint and if these guys trust it w/
their multi thousand dollar bikes i guess its ok...
not for me but apparently it works for them.
imagine having somewhere between 5-15k (or more) dollars
worth of bikes hanging over your tail gate....YIKES !
it is apparently how they do it in california all the time...the guy i
know...his bike is probably big bucks...cause i know the entire
frame & handle bars are made of carbon fiber.
infact he just took a tumble and busted the handle bars...
rumored to be somewhere NORTH of 150 bucks...crunch !
my point is apparently theyve seen absolutely NO signs of
damage to the tailgate/paint and if these guys trust it w/
their multi thousand dollar bikes i guess its ok...
not for me but apparently it works for them.
imagine having somewhere between 5-15k (or more) dollars
worth of bikes hanging over your tail gate....YIKES !
DragonSlayer
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bush, I'm sure you've considered making a rack for the hitch to hold a bike + cooler, that way you free up a little bed space. It will not work if you get a camper, though. Not much help, but its my 
