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Old 05-02-2020, 07:22 AM   #1
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Hi! Does anyone have any experience with installing a bike rack on 5th wheel. Thinking I need to have a receiver mounted to frame?
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Old 05-02-2020, 07:58 AM   #2
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Hi! Does anyone have any experience with installing a bike rack on 5th wheel. Thinking I need to have a receiver mounted to frame?
That's the best option!
DO NOT mount one to the flimsy bumper.......... unless you want new bikes.
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Somewhere on the forum is a thread where a member put the rack on the pin box
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Somewhere on the forum is a thread where a member put the rack on the pin box
I have our mounted to the pin box, had the receiver wielded, but I laid out and cut only needed it wielded.









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^^What is that white material you have the bikes wrapped in?
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^^What is that white material you have the bikes wrapped in?
Just a two bike cover, strapped down very well.
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Thanks. I'm tired of having dirty bikes.
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