billmc40

I am looking for a bike rack for my pickup, has to be in the bed, we pull a travel trailer. I have looked at these two.
Kool Rack Bike Transport | Saris capable ot three bikes. Can buy the load bar from save-a-load for 80.oo exact same bar
Problem with the kool rack is that my wheels will be loose.
I also found this.
Traps Triple Track | Saris, will need the following to go with this Traps Fork Mount and this Traps Wheel Holder. Looking for any advice or other ideas.
Bill Mc

Canker

Just google "truck pvc bike rack" There are tons of custom built racks people have came up with for truck beds.

mephisto2k2

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I used Make your own Bike Rack instructions to make mine. $20 in PVC and a few minutes assembly and you're set.

jbell_64

Made a diy pvc rack off the interwebs and used a couple metal turnbuckles to attach it to the tie downs in the front of the bed. Then throw a couple bungie cords over the bike frames to hold them snug.

shelbyfv

$15 fork mount on a 2X6.

hig4s

There is this, Robot Check

mrodgers

This is what I would do. Simplicity.

hig4s

I believe OP indicated he didn't want to have to remove the front wheel.

mephisto2k2

I wouldn't suggest a product that has more 1 star than 5 star reviews; both overall and recently.

billmc40

If I have to remove the wheel that is ok. I looking for a way to store the front wheel. That is the problem with the kool rack, I would have to throw the wheels into cab of the truck.
BillMc

Dave Cutter

+1 That is also what I did. I can transport 3 bikes... or help a friend with a tandem.

hig4s

You don't really need a rack at all in a pickup, three bungee or light tie downs per bike, turn the front wheel into the corner of the bed, two straps on the handlebars, one on the back wheel pulling it to the side of the bed. I have even done this with motorcycles in the back of a pickup with no issues. The preferred method with motorcycles is to install removable wheel chocks, but I have not been able to find any small enough for bicycles.

You could mount a couple of these in the bed. https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...man/S1006.html

fietsbob

Put a sheet of ply wood down and use it to install roof top rack components .. on top of the Plywood sheet

billmc40

I ended up ordering a Save-a-Load bar. I can use it for bikes or to haul with. will be small enough and light enough to handle