SignARama

Hey everyone, how do you guys and gals transport your bikes from trail to trail? I need to think of a good option for me. There's buying a rack for the tow hitch which I like when I need the full truck bed. There's a bar with wheel locks that is removable which holds two bikes which I like. Mountable wheel locks you bolt directly on the bike. And there's also a bike tailgate pad, which holds up to 4 bikes with the front wheel hanging off the back of the bed. Which do you bikers like who have trucks. Thanks

skibender

I bought a 4 bike rack that slides in my receiver hitch. Seems ok so far. I had to get a 1 1/4 adaptor to mate up with the 2" bike hitch receiver which makes it a little sloppy fit. This causes the rack to "wiggle" alot when on a bumpy road but even with that little excess play, it works good.

OKIE_55

I'm sure I'll do something different in the future, but for now I want to keep my bike in the truck. I shimmed up the 2x12 so it won't move at all, but can be pried out if needed. $25 and I'm good to go, since I had the board. Sits low enough I can drive under my carport. The bike doesn't move at all, and I can add 1 or 2 more later.

SignARama

Nice, I guess my first post went through. I posted it on my phone and it said it didnt go through. oops! I really like the wood piece! how did you get it to work? you bought a piece of wood n then bought a separate front mount for it?

SignARama

https://yakima.com/shop/bike/truck-bed/blockhead
mounted that one the wood?

load97

I was going to make up something for my Dodge Dakota's box as well, but we ended up selling it last month. So looks like I'm looking for a hitch mount myself now.

I like the idea with the wood brace.

OKIE_55

Yes, something like that, different brand. Used 3" lag bolts, mounted to the top of the 2x12.

andykay

Very nice! You should apply to go on the TV show 'Shark Tank' and get one of those guys to be your backer!

KShep

Kuat aluminum hitch mount.

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bike-Racks/Kuat/N101.html