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    Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 12:06am
My search shows that bike racks have been discussed but I didn't find posts to my specific questions. I just bought a new 178. My wife and I are avid cyclists and plan on having two bikes with us on most camping trips. I am trying to decide which way to carry two bikes. The most appealing set-up to me is where the bikes are mounted on the front of the TT on the A frame. I have pretty much ruled that out though as it is the most expensive and complicated way to do so. The choices I am considering are either to remove the spare and utilize a two bike carrier that occupies the hitch receptacle or leave the spare alone and mount the two bikes on a bike rack that is designed to attach to the spare tire. I think that the bike rack that attaches to the spare tire is my first choice other then I am concerned about the weight on the hitch especially when it is in addition to the spare tire and it's components for mounting. The two bikes weigh about 60 lbs together along with the addition of the bike rack. 

I am just wondering what the thoughts are of those of you who take a couple of bikes with you (I don't want to carry the bikes on the TV) and how you do it. I suppose that removing the spare tire and storing it or re-locating it on say the A frame might be easier in the long run and safer? Hmmm. 

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I mounted my spare tire under the pod in front of the wheels and modified the tire rack on the rear to accept the bike rack that I could take off and use on the back of my TV.  Slide out rack costs about $80 from Amazon.  
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Spare tire weighs more then two bikes
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Originally posted by ribet

Spare tire weighs more then two bikes


That is why one of my concerns (weight of spare) is the ability of the factory hitch to safely hold Both the bikes and the spare if I decide to mount the bikes on the spare. Also I am interested in specifically how you mounted you spare when you say you did it under the pod in front of the wheels.
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Amazon sells a spare tire slide out holder that fits under your rPod.  Easy to install and costs about $80.  Then I attached a bike rack to the empty spare tire rack on the back of my rPod.  The bike rack can be removed and fitted to the back of my tow vehicle for use on side trips.
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BAL 28215 Hide-A-Spare Tire Storage - Recessed Mount  Amazon
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I am a automobile mechanic and use many forums, but this forum has been the most fun and informative.  Late at night with wife sleeping and I am at my screen reading and typing away.  Life is good. 
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I moved the tire to the front hitch and added a Thule Helium.

Seems to be working well, but the Helium is $400.

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Originally posted by Don Halas

I moved the tire to the front hitch and added a Thule Helium.

Seems to be working well, but the Helium is $400.


Don, I would be interested in hearing what specifically you did in moving the spare to the front hitch.
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Originally posted by ribet

BAL 28215 Hide-A-Spare Tire Storage - Recessed Mount  Amazon



Thanks so much for your reply and the link to the recessed mount on Amazon. I really appreciate it.
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