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06-28-2018, 04:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Allegro Open Road
State: Florida
Posts: 417
THOR #8069
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Bike Rack for Windsport 29M
Looking for a recomendation for a bike rack that will fit a Windsport 29M with no motifications. The hitch seems way under the RV. Just want to get somthing that will clear the back of the RV with the bikes attached.
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06-28-2018, 04:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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If bikes only, you can buy hitch extensions in different lengths that will bring the receiver out a bit, as long as you only load it lightly. There are hitch manufacturers that say extending a hitch will reduce capacity by 50%. I had to add one to my35SF as the rear hitch carrier would not clear the ladder. While it's a 10K hitch, I only carry a small 3100 generator and a couple jugs of fuel on the carrier. The further you extend it, the more lateral sway you will get and there are devices you can install to reduce this as well. Most "hitch houses" will carry all of this stuff.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-15-2018, 01:39 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29
State: Indiana
Posts: 98
THOR #9245
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We have a Saris bike rack. Love it! So easy my 15 year old daughter can get her own bike down. Love our Windsport too!
jay
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07-16-2018, 01:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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My Yakima 4 bike rack works on all my vehicles - including RV and Jeep Wrangler (clearing rear mounted spare).
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Greg
Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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07-16-2018, 02:46 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Florida
Posts: 746
THOR #3918
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron1Z
Looking for a recomendation for a bike rack that will fit a Windsport 29M with no motifications. The hitch seems way under the RV. Just want to get somthing that will clear the back of the RV with the bikes attached.
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I put a blue ox 6” extension on my Windsport. It is very heavy duty compared to others but is pricey. I have a Hollywood bike rack for our electric bicycles because it is rated for heavy bicycles. I think this is one case of you get what you pay for.
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07-20-2018, 11:44 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: hurricane 29m
State: Arkansas
Posts: 88
THOR #7095
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I use a couple of different one depending on my trip. My absolute favorite is a 2 bike, ladder rack. Weighs <10 lbs and cost less than $50 at cw
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07-20-2018, 11:45 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: hurricane 29m
State: Arkansas
Posts: 88
THOR #7095
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Oh, I have a 29m as well
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07-21-2018, 12:11 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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I got this simple bike rack that mounts to the ladder, got it from Amazon. Holds two bikes, swings out of the way when not in use. I also use this bike mount to carry two folding rocking chairs that are to large to fit in the storage bays. If you purchase something like this I suggest using blue Loctite on the screws to prevent loosening.
Sorry it posted sideways!
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07-21-2018, 02:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28z
State: Florida
Posts: 401
THOR #5725
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Oh man. My bikes are light but expensive- don’t need 15k hanging out on the ladder! [emoji1]
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07-21-2018, 03:23 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,713
THOR #11781
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Etrailer.com has dimensions on a lot of the products they sell. They also have a feature were you can ask questions about a product before you buy. I used a rack on my ladder on my last rig. On my new one I bought a bike rack for the hitch on the toad.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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07-21-2018, 10:07 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lazinskm
Oh man. My bikes are light but expensive- don’t need 15k hanging out on the ladder! [emoji1]
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Lol, I figure if the ladder can hold my 250 lbs it can hold a couple of 25 lb bikes. We carried a tandem bike on the ladder rack on some pretty rough road with no problems, I used bungee cords and pool noodles to stop any movement. I understand wanting to protect your investment, I used to do competitive bike racing and had some pretty serious money tied up. They aren’t cheap!!!
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07-21-2018, 10:20 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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