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   I currently own a Wolf Pup and since we are officially empty nesters we are looking to 'downsize' to an R-Pod in the very near future.  We are currently looking at the 196.
Quick question for experienced Podders....particularly those who travel with heavy ebikes, what solutions do you have for transporting your bikes?  With our current set-up we put one bike in the camper and use a bike rack on the bumper of the camper for the second bike.  What are the ways anyone has done to transport their ebikes?

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rpodwannabee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 May 2023 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote rpodwannabee Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Hope to be Newbie Soon Posted: 16 Jun 2023 at 9:54am
	I currently own a Wolf Pup and since we are officially empty nesters we are looking to 'downsize' to an R-Pod in the very near future. We are currently looking at the 196. Quick question for experienced Podders....particularly those who travel with heavy ebikes, what solutions do you have for transporting your bikes? With our current set-up we put one bike in the camper and use a bike rack on the bumper of the camper for the second bike. What are the ways anyone has done to transport their ebikes?

gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 275	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 12:22pm
	We had a 2017 179 and I remember that the receiver on the back was very light duty and only suitable for the spare tire. Not sue if Forest River has upgraded that but ours would never have been able to handle the weight of an ebike. That being said, also remember to use only an RV rated bike carrier for the back of the camper. These carriers are very sturdy and engineered to handle the shock forces associated with the back end of a camper. Best of luck
	Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Triumph T120

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 12:56pm
	Unless Forest River has significantly changed the back "bumper" on the 192, I would not trust it to carry more than the spare tire. F.R. specified one bicycle carrier as being the only one permitted without voiding the warranty. I would opt for a Stromberg-Carlson Bike Bunk teamed with one of their bicycle carriers to put the bikes on the tongue as opposed to hanging them off the back. They will ride better there and you won't be risking them landing on the highway when you hit a bump.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Ben Herman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 355	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ben Herman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 2023 at 11:06am
	I know that ebikes can get pretty heavy, so I would check into your tongue weight before planning on putting 2 ebikes on a tongue bike carrier. I use one for our two bikes, but they are standard bikes and only weigh about 20 lbs or so each. As others have said, I would not rely on the back bumper for securing a bike, particularly an ebike.

rpodwannabee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 May 2023 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote rpodwannabee Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jun 2023 at 7:51pm
	Thank you for the recommend! I will look into this option for our current rig...we have been looking at ways to shift more weight to the front and this may provide that answer!