Front Hitch

[MooManChu]

Hi All,

I wasn't quite sure where the best place to post this thread, since this is not trailer upgrade, this seems like the next best place.

I am considering a front hitch on on F150 Ecoboost to open the option to transporting bikes.

Anyone have experience with either installing a front hitch and/or racking bikes on the front of their TV?

I've researched the F150 forum and a couple people have installed the hitch, but nothing out there on front hitching a bike carrier.

For longer trips, I need the bed for dry storage, so I've not taken bikes on those trips.

Adding a carrier to the tongue is not an option since 5 bikes and an hitch would push me over the tongue weight max.

Based on all the forum discussions (http://www.crossroadsowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7397&highlight=front+hitch), I'm shying away from putting the bikes on the back of the trailer.

 

[Lloyd S]

I remember seeing photos here on the forum of bikes on the front of the tv, but not five of them.

 

[MooManChu]

Thanks Lloyd,

I looked at this about 3 years ago with my last TV and had thought there were state laws in regards to covering the front of the vehicle (blocks headlights, plate).

 

[cwit]

If the bikes cover any part of your headlights you could get a ticket. I came close one time,only got a warning. Moved them up on my kingpin on front of 5er. I have seen them above propane tanks on tt!s.