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mike&jenny
08-16-2012, 11:29 AM
Has anyone mounted a front hitch on your TV to use for a bike rack? I have a cover on my truck which keeps me from putting the bikes in the bed. I usually just put the kids bikes in the camper and leave my wife's and mine at home.
SAABDOCTOR
08-16-2012, 11:45 AM
CURTIS and reese make front hitches with a 2inch receiver. they are not hard to put on.:)
mike&jenny
08-16-2012, 11:58 AM
That's what I was wondering. I have a 2003 F150 4x4 supercrew. I didn't know if I would have to remove any of the front valance to get it on.
skifreak76
08-16-2012, 02:20 PM
yes i put a curt hitch on the front of my silverado. i bought it from amazon $115 including free shipping. it works great for my bike rack. it only took about 30-45 min to install, nice easy job!
JRTJH
08-16-2012, 04:03 PM
It's pretty easy to install a Curt front hitch receiver. Here's the link to installation instructions:

https://www.curtmfg.com/masterlibrary/31038/installsheet/CM_31038_INS.PDF

Essentially all you have to do is remove the front tow hooks, install the hitch in those holes and reinstall the tow hooks. There's no mention of cutting/removing any of the bumper fascia.

Cost at Curt.com is about $300 but you should be able to find it cheaper at an online dealer or Amazon.com
Jay D
08-16-2012, 05:34 PM
can it be used for moving the TT or other trailers?
conroys cougar
08-16-2012, 07:24 PM
Yes I put a 2 in. hitch on the front of my F150 to back the 33 ft TT into the shed and it works great ! it could be used for a bike rack or also to launch a boat reak quick .
Tim
halfprice
08-17-2012, 06:27 AM
I read somewhere that putting the bike rack and two bikes upfront may cause the truck to over heat. Less air flow to the radiator. I have a 2011 Chevy 2500 and wanted to do this mod also.

Has anyone heard of or had problems from the front bike rack??


Jerry
JRTJH
08-17-2012, 07:28 AM
I read somewhere that putting the bike rack and two bikes upfront may cause the truck to over heat. Less air flow to the radiator. I have a 2011 Chevy 2500 and wanted to do this mod also.

Has anyone heard of or had problems from the front bike rack??


Jerry

Depends on the engine and the load you put in front of the radiator. If you think about it, most truck's have a vinyl "block" available to put in front of the grill to prevent "overcooling" during the winter. Not needed everywhere, but available and used in cold areas.

Do your homework and you should be good to go.