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Old 12-07-2015, 01:53 PM   #1
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Has anyone used the double rec. hitch such as this, and then hooked up the TM and inserted a bike rack with 2 bikes? If so can you post pics? I did a search but did not find anything new. THANKS

http://www.harborfreight.com/dual-hi...der-69881.html
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Old 12-07-2015, 02:21 PM   #2
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I looked at this, and several other manufacturers versions, and decided that they all had lower weight ratings than I'd like. They might interact with the weight-distributing-hitch as well.

Currently I have the Trailmanor rear hitch receiver waiting to be mounted. This is a really big piece of metal. It will hold two bikes.

I have some thoughts about reinforcing it by coupling it to a second cross member under the trailer, which would help with the torque from the weight of the bikes. I'm good at cutting big iron but not welding it yet.
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Old 12-07-2015, 02:25 PM   #3
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I looked at this, and several other manufacturers versions, and decided that they all had lower weight ratings than I'd like. They might interact with the weight-distributing-hitch as well.

Currently I have the Trailmanor rear hitch receiver waiting to be mounted. This is a really big piece of metal. It will hold two bikes.

I have some thoughts about reinforcing it by coupling it to a second cross member under the trailer, which would help with the torque from the weight of the bikes. I'm good at cutting big iron but not welding it yet.

I understand that, I can weld just enough to make me scared. LOL

My next thought was to install a front hitch on my 4x4 suburban just for the bike rack, any thoughts on that ? thanks
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Old 12-07-2015, 02:29 PM   #4
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http://smile.amazon.com/CURT-31302-F...ct_top?ie=UTF8

receiver I might add to the front, here is the bike rack I already own: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ilpage_o08_s00


WOW the price of the bike rack went way down, I can say it has been great too, so if anyone needs a rack, I have used it a lot the last 2 yrs.
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Old 12-07-2015, 02:58 PM   #5
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It works to put bikes on the roof rack, too.

That front hitch looks similar to the rear hitch on the Trailmanor. It has the advantage that you can see what's happening to the bikes, which you won't otherwise do without a rear camera. The disadvantage, of course, is that the bikes will interfere a bit with the driver's visibility.

I have three bikes to hold if the kid (6'2" 15-year-old, serves me right for liking tall girls) comes with us.
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Old 12-07-2015, 05:37 PM   #6
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Craigrrr,

You might find the information in this thread helpful:

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ight=bike+rack

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Old 03-09-2018, 06:33 PM   #7
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Question Receiver hitch 2" for rear of trail manor

I would like to know if a receiver hitch can be attached to the rear of my trail manor and if so are there any that bolt on, trail manor factory placed holes, set for a specific hitch or is it going to need to be welded in place.

I have seen the work folks have gone to to mount over the propane tanks and that a bit much.

My goal is to attach my 250cc apx 300lbs .


Let me know

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Old 03-09-2018, 10:27 PM   #8
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You can use something like this " https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0007VDR..._t1_B0033WNJV4 "

and bolt it on and weld it on, cut out the original section of the TM bumper as it is so thin anyway and mount this in between the steel frame on each side...NOTE***** I am not saying this is the specific one for your TM, but an adjustable hitch mount is what I used for mine.
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I’m not sure th factory has issued any weight rating for the rear bumper, but the consensus here has been that anything exceeding the weight of a bicycle or two (ie 100 lbs combined weight of rack, hitch, and bikes) is not recommended. A 300-lb motorbike, especially when the moment arm of the rack will increase that number — most definitely not.

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I’m not sure th factory has issued any weight rating for the rear bumper, but the consensus here has been that anything exceeding the weight of a bicycle or two (ie 100 lbs combined weight of rack, hitch, and bikes) is not recommended. A 300-lb motorbike, especially when the moment arm of the rack will increase that number — most definitely not.

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I assume this is a spec for mounting a receiver on the rear bumper itself. It appears that Craig mounted his receiver directly to the TM frame. I assume that would significantly increase the weight rating.
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