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[VAL] Bike Rack on A/S



    Ok. I know someone has mentioned this before.
Bike rack on rear of Airstream.
Has anyone done this yet?
I have a idea of what I want to do, but am curious if someone has mounted one
with any success.
My plan is to take a truck receiver hitch, cut it and lengthen the
bars/mounting plates so I can bolt it to the outside of the trailer frame
without removing the aluminum bumper. The receiver will be reversed, instead
of going under the trailer it will go above the bumper and storage
compartment. This is to provide plenty of ground clearance plus still allow
use of the storage compartment. Yes it will be hard to access the storage with
bikes on the rack, I just want to transport the bikes outside.
The last few times we've loaded them inside using the rack I made to carry
them in we've found it functional as far as transporting, but not practical
when we stop to feed the kids.
Any ideas or input appreciated.
Thanks
Bobby Gill
1973 Ambassador rear twin
Wanting to carry 4 bikes