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    Quote Originally Posted by Ynot4me2 View Post
    Double up eh! [emoji3] . I went with just the 1 pair.

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    So did I. Not sure how much help the outer bracket is, but I suppose it can only help.
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    We use a Kuat Transfer( They are RV approved) for similar weight bikes on a 2970RL I had a 2600RB with the same rack. Find a fabricator to build a bumper for your rig. The one you have is not designed for that kind of weight. I paid about $1200 bucks installed and welded to the I beams correctly.
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    Possible to share some pics ??

    Hi ! I am trying to find a welder in my area and no one wants to touch it with a 50' pole. ... Do you have pics to share by any chance ?

    THanks!

    Quote Originally Posted by ExNihilo View Post
    We use a Kuat Transfer( They are RV approved) for similar weight bikes on a 2970RL I had a 2600RB with the same rack. Find a fabricator to build a bumper for your rig. The one you have is not designed for that kind of weight. I paid about $1200 bucks installed and welded to the I beams correctly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martywax View Post
    Hi ! I am trying to find a welder in my area and no one wants to touch it with a 50' pole. ... Do you have pics to share by any chance ?

    THanks!
    It took a minute to dig through the hard drive. It's actually a pretty easy job the hardest thing is the size of the trailer for a work area.
    I no longer have this unit but did do the same thing on my current unit. I appologize for the photo orientation.
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    I communicated with Swagman customer service and was told that the Escapee #66693 will work if the bikes don't have front fenders or the arm of the rack can be in contact with the tire and NOT the fender.
    The note below is the exact wording from the email I got about the "Escapee #66693 " model. Also, I was told by someone from Grand Design,, that as long as the rack and bike combination does not go over the 350 pounds that the bumper is rated for, a bumber mount hitch adapter would be adequate... I recommend that you call or write directly to Swagman and Grand Design to confirm what I am telling you...

    It holds the bike by the front wheels, instead of the frame, the only caveat is that it doesn't work well with fenders.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thenson View Post
    ... Also, I was told by someone from Grand Design,, that as long as the rack and bike combination does not go over the 350 pounds that the bumper is rated for, a bumber mount hitch adapter would be adequate...
    Don't believe this for an instant. 350 lbs. on a bumper mount hitch adapter is a recipe for disaster.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thenson View Post
    I communicated with Swagman customer service and was told that the Escapee #66693 will work if the bikes don't have front fenders or the arm of the rack can be in contact with the tire and NOT the fender.
    The note below is the exact wording from the email I got about the "Escapee #66693 " model. Also, I was told by someone from Grand Design,, that as long as the rack and bike combination does not go over the 350 pounds that the bumper is rated for, a bumber mount hitch adapter would be adequate... I recommend that you call or write directly to Swagman and Grand Design to confirm what I am telling you...

    It holds the bike by the front wheels, instead of the frame, the only caveat is that it doesn't work well with fenders.
    The bumper is not rated for 350 lbs. The receiver on trailers is much more substantial than the bumper and is only rated at 300 lbs. Do not use a bumper adapter for a bike rack.
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