I just assembled this rack, and like it, but how do you secure the bikes from rocking front-to-back on the rack? The post seems too short . Thanx!
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Zip ties. One on each tire of each bike & one on the rack post to the frame of the bike. Ours was a long haul so that was a good solution for us.
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I have the same rack, all I did design a longer stinger to allow room for the bike rack. This rack is on my motorhome ,I use the Velcro straps then rap a cable lock around bikes and the ladder and holds well. The mount for my rack 2"x21/4" with a 3/4 bolt to crank it down. Jim ..jimgil.@aol.com
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RickI ditched the Velcro straps and secure them to the any of the steel beams that will stop their movement. I don't have a problem with securing them.
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Does anyone have the instructions for putting this together??? Mine came in without them.. ThanksTerry Towns
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The instructions specifically state: Quote "The rack is not covered under warranty if mounted on the back of a trailer or fifth wheel." end quote.... Not much ambiguity in that statement ! and while I have a 2" mfg installed hitch, it wobbles side to side terribly (even WITH StowAway Cargo Carriers Hitch Tightener ). So it's the bike rack itself... while the mount is firm, the fold up connections and main crossbar has too much play in it... will try to replace the push pins with bolts to see if that helps, but not optimistic ! The instructions specifically state: Quote "The rack is not covered under warranty if mounted on the back of a trailer or fifth wheel." end quote.... Not much ambiguity in that statement ! and while I have a 2" mfg installed hitch, it wobbles side to side terribly (even WITH StowAway Cargo Carriers Hitch Tightener ). So it's the bike rack itself... while the mount is firm, the fold up connections and main crossbar has too much play in it... will try to replace the push pins with bolts to see if that... » Read More The instructions specifically state: Quote "The rack is not covered under warranty if mounted on the back of a trailer or fifth wheel." end quote.... Not much ambiguity in that statement ! and while I have a 2" mfg installed hitch, it wobbles side to side terribly (even WITH StowAway Cargo Carriers Hitch Tightener ). So it's the bike rack itself... while the mount is firm, the fold up connections and main crossbar has too much play in it... will try to replace the push pins with bolts to see if that helps, but not optimistic ! « Show Less
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I have a flat rear bike rack that attaches to rear of seat and rear tire hub that i attach the basket to it with the plastic screw knobs. To make more secure, i run a bungey cord back and forth a couple times under the basket, hooking it to the bike rack. marion
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Bike is Suspended by Nylon Rope to the ceiling. I believe if anyone really wanted Your Bike bad enough, this Hanging /Storage System would NOT prevent them from doing that? You could However remove a wheel and keep it inside or pad Lock Wheel before raising it up!Cheers! Curt>~iii~<( sure freed up a lot of room in My Garage!
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I hang my bikes by the front wheel with the back wheel resting against the wall. The force on the back wheel tends to keep the bike steady, but it would swing if you pushed it hard enough to one side.
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I put a nail into a stud through the hole at the top of the frame. In that environment one bike on top, none on the bottom would be fine. Without that support I have more concerns about safety i.e; taking a bike of the top of a stand that is supported via balance only.
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It's a solid bike rack and even loaded with bikes on a highway should have very little if any movement. If you are getting significant movement then would check the hitch and make sure it's attached properly. If you continue to have problems then there is something wrong with either the hitch itself or the rack.
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It will be very uncomfotable to load the bikes. Technicali i dont see a problem if you have space on your rack but very unconvenient and i strongly dont reccomand
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Thanks! I should have mentioned I am using foam blocks w/straps right now so I will use same on the rack:-)
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Bike is Suspended by Nylon Rope to the ceiling. I believe if anyone really wanted Your Bike bad enough, this Hanging /Storage System would NOT prevent them from doing that? You could However remove a wheel and keep it inside or pad Lock Wheel before raising it up! Cheers! Curt &gt;~iii~&lt;( sure freed up a lot of room in My Garage!
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best way I can think of if you have the space is to bolt both racks back to back (2 on the front and two on the back. Then secure using plumbers tape or something that can be attached to the wall or ceiling. Lose a little space in one place but save the space of that the other rack would have used
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First always park in good spot, not backed in at the end.My rack has a 6" side rail. I can loop a small plastic coated cable (ready made or pieced together at Lowe's) enough to discourage the average lowlife.
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I'm assuming it is the simple process of being to move the bar that holds the bikes down when not in use. Basically 2 red small bars you easily pinch together that lets the bar move down. We love this bike rack!
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It has an attachment that comes around the side and you use the nut and bolt that comes with it and have to really, really tighten it. I had to use an adjustable wrench to get it super tight. Once I did get it to a point where it would no longer turn any more, and I actually put all my weight on it and jumped up and down on it, I wanted to make sure it was not going to budge. The cheap stuff I bought before broke so I didn't want it to do the same thing. And this has my husband's clothes on it and it holding about 100-125 lbs just on that middle bar. And has been on it now for a couple of months without any slippage. I absolutely LOVE these racks.
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I wanted to put 4 boards on it, no go. Best it would do was 2 boards side by side. The rubber and build just wouldn't let it happen. So sounds like you are trying to stack the boards like I wanted to. Yup try a different brand - I had another rack in the past did it no problem.
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Yes. I lowered it slowly but the rack had no problems. The bikes didn't touch the ground for me that I remember.
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hi...I believe it is for securing the bikes together once they are placed on the rack...we haven't used ours yet but think that is what it is for!