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Gegrad · 03-16-2023, 06:30 PM

You mentioned you were not opposed to standing on the tailgate...

I just purchased this setup to haul mine. I am going with the rack over the bed route to carry me and my son's bikes (not ebikes). Thule cross racks that can be attached and locked on, and easily removed when needed.

https://www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rac...%25204%2522%29

Yakima also makes one that hold up to 300 lbs that may be better for e bikes.

Then I am going with this to hold the bikes on the crossbars:
https://www.amazon.com/RockyMounts-1.../dp/B00OCGFIL4

Pros: easily added and removed. Can be moved from truck to truck (as long as you stay with the same class of truck) if needed and locks on for anti theft prevention. Keeps the the full bed available for camping gear without bouncing and flexing all over like when leveraged behind the trailer.

Cons: Expensive setup (~$1000 for 2 bikes, though additional bikes can be added for just the cost of a tomahawk). You do have to stand on tailgate to get them on a fullsize/HD truck like mine. A friend has this setup for his Frontier and he does it from the ground (low sitting truck and he is 6'4"). I can share a pic in a few days when my Thule gets delivered and I get them installed.

03-16-2023, 06:30 PM	#6
Gegrad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroeville Posts: 1,550	You mentioned you were not opposed to standing on the tailgate... I just purchased this setup to haul mine. I am going with the rack over the bed route to carry me and my son's bikes (not ebikes). Thule cross racks that can be attached and locked on, and easily removed when needed. https://www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rac...%25204%2522%29 Yakima also makes one that hold up to 300 lbs that may be better for e bikes. Then I am going with this to hold the bikes on the crossbars: https://www.amazon.com/RockyMounts-1.../dp/B00OCGFIL4 Pros: easily added and removed. Can be moved from truck to truck (as long as you stay with the same class of truck) if needed and locks on for anti theft prevention. Keeps the the full bed available for camping gear without bouncing and flexing all over like when leveraged behind the trailer. Cons: Expensive setup (~$1000 for 2 bikes, though additional bikes can be added for just the cost of a tomahawk). You do have to stand on tailgate to get them on a fullsize/HD truck like mine. A friend has this setup for his Frontier and he does it from the ground (low sitting truck and he is 6'4"). I can share a pic in a few days when my Thule gets delivered and I get them installed. __________________ 2014 Bullet Premier 29bh in Charocal 2019 Ram 2500 HD 4x4, CC, 6.4L 2011 Passport 2510RB (Sold)