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Old 02-16-2006, 04:51 PM   #1
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We have a 2027SD and need a bike rack. I am thinking seriously about a Swagman towing rack. I realize that I will need a 10" long towing bar but am concerned as to how well this type of thing functions especially the clearance on turns. TV 2006 Expedition. Anyone with any experience or other suggestions?
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Old 02-16-2006, 06:10 PM   #2
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I have a bike rack receiver on my TM is that what you are talking about?
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Old 02-17-2006, 07:28 AM   #3
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We have a 2027SD and need a bike rack. I am thinking seriously about a Swagman towing rack. I realize that I will need a 10" long towing bar but am concerned as to how well this type of thing functions especially the clearance on turns. TV 2006 Expedition. Anyone with any experience or other suggestions?
The Swagman (that's what I have) will extend your receiver, not your hitch, so the bikes will in effect just become the back of your Expedition, so turning clearance is not an issue unless you jacknife of course. Also that 10" is a little much, I found that if you actually measure what you need it will be more in the 6-8" range.

I opted to mount mine in a receiver at the rear of the trailer (which opens up a whole different and controversial discussion), mainly because I use a WDH and the Swagman won't accomomdate that.

Hope this helps.
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Old 02-17-2006, 07:49 AM   #4
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Do you have a picture of how you mounted the receiver at the rear of the trailer?
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I attached mine the same way that Rick Newcomb did his, here is a link to his page (click the TM Mods links and then Bike Rack) and the picture is there, as well as below:
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Old 02-17-2006, 09:26 AM   #6
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Ripp,
My TM is set up on the side of my house so the fridge can cool down before we head out this afternoon. I have the rear reciever mounted by the dealer. I will take pictures and post on Monday.
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Thanks to both of you !!!! The Rip
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Old 02-17-2006, 10:49 AM   #8
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The new TM's don't have that square bumper and won't accommodate that type of receiver.
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Old 02-17-2006, 10:58 AM   #9
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Alphotodoc and Larry -

I am under the impression that some of the Swagman racks are simply a sleeve that fits over the stem or shank of the hitch. This type doesn't "extend" either the receiver or the hitch.

See, for example http://www.prolineracks.com/Swagman-...wing-rack.html

It would seem to me that this last type does have an effect on turning radius - how much, I can't tell you.

You might also consider an Allen rack such as the 143 or 103 (which I use). MUCH less expensive than a Swagman. Of course, the Allen rack also has an effect on turn radius.

http://www.allenracks.com/products/trunk/143a.html

Some Swagman racks are rigid, which means you have to remove the rack from the hitch (which means remove the hitch from the receiver) if you want to open the tailgate. If your trailer is already on the hitch, this is a real pain. On the other hand, some Swagman racks (such as the one in the link above) can be folded to allow access to the tailgate.

The Allen rack is not connected to the hitch, so it can be removed at any time, although you need to take the bikes off the rack first.

You can do an Advanced Search of this site for "Allen" or "Swagman" or "bike rack" and learn a lot from previous discussions.

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Old 02-19-2006, 11:56 PM   #10
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Ripp here are the pictures I promised. All taken from the right rear. First one to give you the "big picture" then a close up of the visibile part (sorry but I didn't remove the Wheeless hitch first, we were rushing to get back home) and finally from underneath looking up at the bottom of the trailer.
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