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Position of Bike Rack on Camper

Started by PopupSgt, May 18, 2004, 02:52 PM

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PopupSgt

I have an inquiring questions on the placement of our aluminum 4 bike rack which is manufactured by Acar.
The type we have is listed here: http://www.tjtrailers.com/store/bike-carrier-for-pop-up-campers.html

Do most place the carrier all the way to the front, or more at the middle of the camper?.  I have a 14SO which has the tandem axles, my axles are pretty far back, but I'm worried about too much tongue weight if I place the carried all the way at the front of the camper.  WDH is not an option due to surge brake system :banghead:.

Any experienced opinions are appreciated.

tlhdoc

Corey do you know what your tongue weight ratio to PU weight is?  My thought would be to keep it toward the axel, but not behind it. :)

PopupSgt

Tracy,
Here were the readings taken by Jacyo around 8/2003

1.  Hitch     11.31%   387
2.  Curbside Front      765
3.  Curbside Rear       616
4.  Curbside              1381
5.  Roadside Front      892
6.  Roadside Rear       762
7.  Roadside              1654
8.  Front Axle            1376
9.  Total Wt. Dry        3422

Used 2B PopUPTimes

I have a similar rack  bolted  to the front center of the roof. We never have more than 2 bikes so I have room for the gray water tank and the 9x12 mat to be bungied on.