Barry-Sue
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Helpful Rating: 200 ________
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PurchDate: 10/17/11
Model: 2551
ModelYear: 2012
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« on: February 09, 2012, 07:13:50 PM » |
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Here is an idea for those that can use a dual drop receiver. Bikes can ride between the PC and the ‘toad’. During travel they are out of the wind and when you get to the camp ground they are out of the way but yet easy to get.
A couple very important items. MAKE SURE THERE IS ENOUGH ROOM BETWEEN THE HOOD OF THE ‘TOAD’, THE TOW BAR AND THE BIKE RACK. Double check your turning radius to make sure there are no problems. It could turn out to be very expensive if any two were to meet during a turn!!!!!
Barry
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Barry and Sue
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ron.dittmer
SuperHero Member PCPC
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OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: June 2007
Model: 2350 Ford
ModelYear: 2007
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IntColor: Cherry&Green
ExtColor: FullBody Gray
Location: Dundee, IL ________
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2012, 09:01:18 PM » |
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I never thought of that one. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I just noticed you don't have the rear ladder or roof rack. I thought I was the only one who decided against it. With all the jabs I get about it, here I am not alone.  |
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Ron Dittmer (wife Irene) 2007 Model 2350 Without A Slideout
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gradygal
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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2012, 07:49:16 PM » |
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We received our dual hitch extention today from Harbour Freight. Looks like it raises high enough to clear the toad. Great sale price at $24.88.
George
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pyrthkr
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OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: 11/2011
Model: 2552
ModelYear: 2012
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Sterling
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Location: Valley of the Sun ________
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2012, 12:11:56 PM » |
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Which bike rack do you have? Now that I'm a toadie, this looks to be a great solution.
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Mike & Sue
1st ever RV: used 2008 2551
currently own: new 2012 2552
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ron.dittmer
SuperHero Member PCPC
Helpful Rating: 153 ________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: June 2007
Model: 2350 Ford
ModelYear: 2007
Slide: No
IntColor: Cherry&Green
ExtColor: FullBody Gray
Location: Dundee, IL ________
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2012, 01:57:40 PM » |
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I did want to share that having the bike rack attached to the toad instead of the motor home, has some advantages. One is that the rear storage compartment of the PC is more easily accessible. The other is that we most often leave the motor home in the camp ground and drive the toad far to another location to start our bike ride.
Rear hitches vary per vehicle (class-I, II, III), but in the case with our toad, Available was a strong class-III 3500 pound rear hitch. It cost me $125 shipped to the house. I mounted it in a half hour and utilize it well for the bike rack. Needless to say, this is also beneficial at home. When we want to bike ride along Chicago's lake front or other bike trail, we take the toad with bikes to the trail head. The PC stays home. Also, off-season the insurance on the PC is in suspense rendering it uninsured to drive.
If a rear hitch can be installed on your toad, I would first consider that. Our first toad was a little 2 seat sports car which we could not get a rear hitch for. In that case, Barry-Sue's twin receiver idea would be a great way to bring the bikes on trips.
The car we used to own was a 1998 Grand Prix. Only class-I and class-II hitches were available for that car. I installed a class-II for the bike rack which was a wise move. The stronger the better when it comes to bikes hanging out there.
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« Last Edit: February 13, 2012, 02:13:40 PM by ron.dittmer »
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Ron Dittmer (wife Irene) 2007 Model 2350 Without A Slideout
Our Rig Is Available For Viewing Any Time Of Year In Dundee, IL
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Barry-Sue
SuperHero Member
Helpful Rating: 200 ________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: 10/17/11
Model: 2551
ModelYear: 2012
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Cherry
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2012, 02:08:38 PM » |
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I guess we have the best of both worlds. We find the bikes behind the PC much easier to use then when they were behind the toad. The back storage compartment is very accessible with the dual receiver. If we want to take the bikes with us when we use the toad we just move the bike rack to the toad. We like keeping them behind the PC at the campgrounds and do not have to take the bikes with us everytime we go somewhere in the toad.
During travel, there is alot less wind resistance with the bikes behind the PC. It is great storage for them and they are not sitting out in the open when we are at a campground. Since we have used both methods we can honestly say "for us" we prefer them behind the PC.
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Barry and Sue
Current 2012 2551 w/Slide
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ron.dittmer
SuperHero Member PCPC
Helpful Rating: 153 ________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: June 2007
Model: 2350 Ford
ModelYear: 2007
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IntColor: Cherry&Green
ExtColor: FullBody Gray
Location: Dundee, IL ________
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2012, 02:22:52 PM » |
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Barry-Sue, Now you have convinced me that I should consider the dual hitch reciever.  |
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Ron Dittmer (wife Irene) 2007 Model 2350 Without A Slideout
Our Rig Is Available For Viewing Any Time Of Year In Dundee, IL
Stored At Home In Our Heated Garage (Well-Lit & Warm Comfort In Winter)
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pyrthkr
Hero Member
Helpful Rating: 16 ________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: 11/2011
Model: 2552
ModelYear: 2012
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Sterling
ExtColor: Sterling
Location: Valley of the Sun ________
Posts: 191
new unit pic when available
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2012, 03:42:18 PM » |
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Scott at Cliff's Welding suggested I try out my existing bike rack (Swagman 3 bike hanger) first since the upper hitch will be extended ~6" and may allow for opening that back storage door. Currently, with only the bike rack on the hitch, I can only open the door just enough to get the cord & hose out for hook up (unless I take the bikes off). We'll see and report back.
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Mike & Sue
1st ever RV: used 2008 2551
currently own: new 2012 2552
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Barry-Sue
SuperHero Member
Helpful Rating: 200 ________
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: 10/17/11
Model: 2551
ModelYear: 2012
Slide: Yes
IntColor: Cherry
ExtColor: Classic Umber
Location: Michigan ________
Posts: 513
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2012, 09:25:01 AM » |
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pyrthkr
Our bike rack is a Thule 990 dual track.
Barry
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Barry and Sue
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billy
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« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2012, 04:22:14 PM » |
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I built mine, one person, Sharon does not like to ride.
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