Ladder mount bike rack
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MTPockets
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I wouldn’t recommend it. I’ve seen it done and I know my ladder had a sticker that said 300 lb capacity, but all that bouncing back there could pull out the ladder supports... we had a 2” hitch receiver on our Big Horn and bouncing destroyed two bike racks. We were full time and finally did away with the rack and bikes. Short trip for a camping weekend, maybe.
brianlajoie
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We used a ladder rack for 2 mountain bikes. I made sure the bikes moved as little as possible. After snapping a bolt on the support to ladder connection, I decided to make a change. I've seen follow member's bike racks fail (both welded and bolted) and a hitch installer would not touch the trailer. They suggested and we installed a class 3 hitch off the front of the truck. No problems since.
danemayer
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Dealer installed 2 inch Receiver on both my Bighorn and new Landmark Lousiville.
RV Rated Bike Rack by Swagman
https://www.swagman.net/product/escapee/
Solid as a rock all over 2 lane rough roads. This rack is heavy and designed for E Bikes. 60 lbs.
I have a Hybrid DW bike and my Rocky Mountain 29er on the outside. No where near the weight rating.
RV Rated Bike Rack by Swagman
https://www.swagman.net/product/escapee/
Solid as a rock all over 2 lane rough roads. This rack is heavy and designed for E Bikes. 60 lbs.
I have a Hybrid DW bike and my Rocky Mountain 29er on the outside. No where near the weight rating.
Oregon_Camper
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I watch my WR-450 via the camera on back of RV. Guessing I have around 5,000 mile on RV with motorcycle back there...never moves. Welded to frame with 2 inserts to stop rocking. Have same setup on truck (2 inserts) and carry my wife's motorcycle up there.
