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Old 11-19-2005, 02:45 PM   #1
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Mountaineer bike rack

The new Mountaineers come with a bike rack area on an extendable rear bumper. I find the vertical support pole very flimsy and am hesitant to attach a bike to it. As well the extended bumper seems like it is likely to catch on curb ramps into fuel stations. What is the experience with others using this bike rack? How do you attach your bike for secure support. Does the rear bumper now drag going through small dips? Is this a worthwhile feature?
 
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Old 11-19-2005, 10:10 PM   #2
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I wonder if it would drag. My Mountaineer 335rlbs drags easily if I'm not careful. I wouldn't want to loose even an inch of space between the bumper and the ground.
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derfr, This thread was discussed here a little.. http://montanaadministrator.forumco....C_ID~12551.asp
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Old 11-20-2005, 12:25 PM   #4
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Thanks for the reference. I read the thread and received a response from Champ203. This has helped, but I still feel uncomfortable with using this extended bumper platform for two reasons: the long, low extension of the bumper; and the lack of a genuine support for the bike. I feel this is a poor design - the only lack of quality design so far found in my new Mountaineer.
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Old 11-20-2005, 03:33 PM   #5
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Thanks for the reference. I read the thread and received a response from Champ203. This has helped, but I still feel uncomfortable with using this extended bumper platform for two reasons: the long, low extension of the bumper; and the lack of a genuine support for the bike. I feel this is a poor design - the only lack of quality design so far found in my new Mountaineer.
Excellent set of forums with quality responses by competent RVers.
Although I don't have it on my 2004, if I did I think the best use for us would be a place to lock down generators when parked. I'd be worried given the close scrapes we've had when pulling out of areas with higher inclines that this extension would drag.
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