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10-31-2015, 10:47 PM
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Best Bike Rack
Hello Everyone, looking for a bike rack (2) bikes, can I get some feedback to make best purchase, in past I have read some horror stories of problems with them?
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10-31-2015, 11:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff&Karen39MB
Hello Everyone, looking for a bike rack (2) bikes, can I get some feedback to make best purchase, in past I have read some horror stories of problems with them?
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It appears that the Swagman XTC2 has been tested for RV use. Kind of pricey but looks well built. I just purchased one at a garage sale for $25.00 and am anxious to try it on the Redwood but It looks like it will be next summer before I get to try it out. I knoe Camping world sells them and also Amazon.
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 Rick and Mindy
Retired
2013 Redwood 31SL, 2011 Ford F350 SRW, 6.7, Crew Cab with Firestone Bags, Titan Disc Brakes
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10-31-2015, 11:16 PM
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I "illegally" use my Yakima Holdup on the Redwood. i say illegal because it says not for RVs, but It does a fantastic job. It's the one with the full 2" connect instead of a reducer.
What I love the most is it has built in locks and its so easy to mount the bikes I use it as a bike rack when not riding - no cable and locks to the picnic table anymore. Folds up when not in use.
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Brad & Dory - Lone Tree, CO
CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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10-31-2015, 11:40 PM
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My Swagman does a great job
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2020 F-350
2020 3991RD with-
17.5 Goodyear 114's , Titan Disc brakes, MorRyde 8K IS, Onan 6.5..
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11-01-2015, 01:38 AM
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Going on three years full timing with Swagman 2-bike rack...approx 30k miles travel with no issues.
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Bob and Debbie (both retired) with Senior FurBabies Grizz (a German Shepherd mix) and Bailey (a Lab mix)...and sometimes a Grandkiddo or 2! Full Time RVers since July 2013 Redwood: 2012 36FL with sliding patio doors
Tow Vehicle: 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD with 6.6 DuraMax Dually
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11-01-2015, 01:01 AM
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Swagman 2 bike rack here also, but I also use what they call a Quiet Hitch clamp,
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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11-01-2015, 02:00 AM
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I have a loud hitch clamp for my Swag man
It screams every time we hit a bump
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2015 36RL pushing a 2015 Denali
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11-02-2015, 02:21 PM
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Swagman/Rear Storage Compartment
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Originally Posted by mhs4771
Swagman 2 bike rack here also, but I also use what they call a Quiet Hitch clamp,
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I'm curious about accessing your rear storage compartment with the Swagman. I know the vertical arm folds down, but enough to get to the storage?
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2015 38GK Onan DW W-D Disks MorRyde IS & Pin-box Trav'ler 2015 GMC Denali 3500HD DRW Duramax
"Who lives sees much; Who travels sees more!"
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11-02-2015, 02:47 PM
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I cannot get to my rear compartment with the rack on. BUT I only keep sandy and dirt stuff in there , so I do not have to access it before the bikes are down , and rack pin removed.
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2020 F-350
2020 3991RD with-
17.5 Goodyear 114's , Titan Disc brakes, MorRyde 8K IS, Onan 6.5..
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11-02-2015, 04:50 PM
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Just have to plan ahead and don't put anything in there you might need on the road.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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11-03-2015, 02:43 AM
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Bike Rack
We purchased this back in February and it has made a trip across country and back. It still allows you access to the back storage compartment with bikes on the rack.
http://www.amazon.com/CURT-18084-Hit...tyle+Bike+Rack
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2014 F-350 CC DRW, 25K Reese, Roll-n-Loc, Rhino Liner
'Half-timer' - Full time retired, tho!
Ken & Shelley
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11-13-2015, 12:43 AM
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My thanks to everyone for your responses, have made my purchase.
Went with the Yalima 2 Hold Up, Friday 20th Nov, is retirement day, planning on leaving for Fla, that Sunday, see you on the road.
Many thanks again to all.
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11-13-2015, 12:46 AM
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Congratulations on your up-coming retirement. Happy trails!
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Bob and Debbie (both retired) with Senior FurBabies Grizz (a German Shepherd mix) and Bailey (a Lab mix)...and sometimes a Grandkiddo or 2! Full Time RVers since July 2013 Redwood: 2012 36FL with sliding patio doors
Tow Vehicle: 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD with 6.6 DuraMax Dually
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11-13-2015, 01:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff&Karen39MB
My thanks to everyone for your responses, have made my purchase.
Went with the Yalima 2 Hold Up, Friday 20th Nov, is retirement day, planning on leaving for Fla, that Sunday, see you on the road.
Many thanks again to all.
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Hope you enjoy it like I do mine. It is a slick rack! The only complication is it does block my personalized plates 
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CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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