"Noobie Checking In"

[WildWG]

This weekend, we "took delivery" of our "new to us" 2619 in SW Colorado and towed it back to Albuquerque, about 200 miles. We used the hitch that has been towing our 1984 8' Jayco pop-up with no weight distribution or anti-sway equipment. I am still in awe at how easily the TM towed. We do intend to add a WDH before we load up and head out. I am also amazed that in this trip, our mpg dropped only from 22 to 20.

Our TM has a rear hitch receiver in the center and we want to mount a bike rack there, but I can't figure out what to do with the spare tire. Any suggestions?

WG

[Bill]

Originally Posted by WildWG

Our TM has a rear hitch receiver in the center and we want to mount a bike rack there, but I can't figure out what to do with the spare tire. Any suggestions?

Hi, WG -

Starting in 2002, TM moved the spare tire off the rear bumper, and onto a rack mounted under the curb side of the trailer just forward of the door. I know that you can buy the rack from the factory, since one of our members did so a couple years back.

If you don't mind drilling a few holes in the steel frame to mount it, you might check with the factory about the cost, and confirm that the rack will fit your TM.

Bill