Pam, Here's my system for bike hauling. Actually, this thread has 2 variations... WilliamA http://teardrop-trailers.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/73/bike-rack#latest
New T@G owner ( 2018 XL Boondock)! Have been reading tons of stuff on the forum and have so many questions... the more I read, the more confused I end up! So first... My first additions will be: UP- N - Front raised bike mount - weight 31 lbs Swagman Bike Rack - 62 lbs Will carry a bike weighing approx 25 lbs, occ 2 bikes…
This all helps so much. Yes, I knew It could not go up to 500... I work at night so was typing while I was getting ready to go to sleep, and somewhere between being 1/2 awake and 1/2 asleep remembered the 10 - 15 % bit! Thank you for all your work throughs - I have a lot of figuring to do, but your 200 lb goal is also very…
Thank you for this, makes complete sense! Sooo... My FJ has a towing capacity of 5000lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. So... I need to weigh the tongue as is, add the weight of the bike rack, bikes, additional battery. Add anything I store in the box or on the side platforms, Adjust for lesser weight of a new…
Pam, My bike has ridden thousands of miles up on there with no problems. First, for the fork mount I used a generic, bolt-on mount similar to this one: https://www.ebay.com/p/Sunlite-Bike-Block-QR-Aloy-Fork-Mount-Pickup-Truck-Bed-Rack-Carrier-Holder/21003303948?iid=321823289498&chn=ps There are many available. Just measure…
I’d add the bike rack because you need it for your bikes and hold off on the other stuff. You have a new battery that will last 2-3 years. If, when it goes bad you can consider the switch to 6vt. The problem with the small lp tanks is running out of fuel and storing extras. I have an lp tank gauge on my 20 lb so I know…
Pam, No. Your highest tongue weight must be the lowest one. If your FJ has a 500 lbs max and your trailer has a 160lbs max, then you must go by the lower one. In this case, the recommended tongue weight for the T@G. As I've said elsewhere on the forum, I don't feel that the 160lbs is a realistic number. If an empty trailer…