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Old 09-29-15 | 11:42 AM
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Platform rack for Motorhome?

The wife and I are getting ready to hit the road in our new motorhome!

Going to take our bikes along, one of which is a Trek Fuel that won't fit on our Yakima Fulltilt rack, I need a platform rack.

Any suggestions on a rack? Keep in mind we'll be traveling cross-country for several months at a time. Sometimes the rack will be on the back of the motorhome, sometimes on the back of the Jeep Wrangler, so I don't want something that won't stand up to the rigors of the trip. Also needs to be pretty secure against sticky fingers.

Thanks for the suggestions!!
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Old 09-29-15 | 11:59 AM
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Tow a Car Ramp trailer you can drive the Jeep Wrangler Into, that will give you extra storage space, inside,
around where you have the car.
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Old 09-29-15 | 01:11 PM
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Hmm, a $10,000 trailer or a $400 bike rack.........
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Old 09-29-15 | 01:53 PM
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1upUSA racks are very, very well rated. They're not cheap, but they seem to have thoughtful design and quality construction in the USA.

https://www.1upusa.com/bicycleracks.html

They also angle upwards from the hitch (for more clearance; important on a long wheelbase motorhome or for off-roading in the Jeep), but tilt back if needed for access.

You'd have to ask them if their rack sticks out far enough to clear the spare tire on the Jeep.
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Old 09-29-15 | 03:15 PM
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1upUSA racks are very, very well rated. They're not cheap, but they seem to have thoughtful design and quality construction in the USA.

https://www.1upusa.com/bicycleracks.html

They also angle upwards from the hitch (for more clearance; important on a long wheelbase motorhome or for off-roading in the Jeep), but tilt back if needed for access.

You'd have to ask them if their rack sticks out far enough to clear the spare tire on the Jeep.
They have a hitch extender too:
1UPUSA.com :: Accessories
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Old 09-29-15 | 03:23 PM
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NB they sell Used . I had an opportunity to Buy one at $2K best way to keep things secure is behind a Locked Door.

Already towing a Dinghy car so you cannot put another trailer behind It.

I see rigs like I described in 2nd post going thru town all summer Long , then they drive south to AZ for the winter.

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Old 09-29-15 | 03:25 PM
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I use a Hollywood Rack behind my Class (Type)A M/H to lug a bike and tadpole trike south each winter. If you take the trike adapter off you can carry 2 bikes any style Recumbent or DF. No hitch wobble at all.
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