[rsvRadtke]

I'm wondering if it is possible to load 2 bikes (safely) into a full size truck. Does anyone have experience doing this, or better yet photos of them loaded? I would be interested in knowing if anyone else has tried and if there were some "gotchas" that they discovered after doing it.

Also any advice on trailering them.

cheese

 

[bumblebee]

yes...use chocks and put anchors in the floor to strap to...I can carry 3 bikes in my 5 X 10 trailer

 

[Moses]

I'm wondering if it is possible to load 2 bikes (safely) into a full size truck. Does anyone have experience doing this, or better yet photos of them loaded? I would be interested in knowing if anyone else has tried and if there were some "gotchas" that they discovered after doing it.

The only people I've ever seen put multiple bikes in the back of a truck are the WheelieBoyz. But then again their bikes are stunt bikes and yeah they're (the bikes) were swapping paint.

Also any advice on trailering them.

Ahhh...trailer hitch + trailer + chocks + straps + bikes = priceless nfloor

 

[KawTipping]

Done it...

 

[Kevin Rowan]

Here is what i use, and it solves the chock, and middle tiedown point problem. It still takes time to figure out the perfect routing for the rachet tie-downs, but once you have done it a few times it is easier than chese. No problem with two full sized bikes in a full sized truck.(no paint swapping here) Yes it costs money, but it is cheaper than the alterative of 2 good chocks or of getting paint fixed.Plus it can be left in the bed permanently without taking up bed space like 2 chocks would. Just my .02 and what works for me. Oh yea and be sure to buy RACHET TIE-DOWNS, don't waste your time with tension tie downs because they can and will come loose at some point in time. http://www.ccrsport.com/the_bed_buddy.html

 

[rsvRadtke]

dude... everyone's 2 cents is what I'm after! Oh wait???

Anyhow - i have a tundra, do you think I could put 2 bikes in there using that rack. And even though I don't know you - I'd have to say... "hey, nice rack". seriously thanks for the tip - that thing is pretty sweet!

 

[Kevin Rowan]

I'm not sure what the dimension is from bed side to bed side, but i would think it is close to a regular full sized truck, and i know that we have like 8-12 inches between bars in my F-150 when we have both bikes loaded.Just measure the distance where you would be able to mount it to a somewhat flat surface and order the size that you need. No, i don't get paid to endorse this product, I am just a happy user. Here are some pics of it installed in my truck to give you a better idea of what you will get as some of the pics on their website don't show everything. Be sure to click on the pics to get larger and clearer images. Sorry i don't have any pics with the bikes loaded, never had the camera around when we had them loaded before. But the best advice i can offer is take your time the first time around tying down so that you get everything routed properly. Also if you do decide to buy the CCR Bed Buddy, when you tie down two bikes, i would recomment using the stock truck tie down points for the outside tie downs and just use the center tie down point on the Bed Buddy. The bar is a straight forward install with just 3 holes to drill and then large expansion nuts to hold it in place. Another thing to keep in mind if you are going to be hauling a bike in a full sized truck often is to get a get set of ramps. You can load with one ramp if you will always have a buddy around to help you unload and load. I just bought two ramps so i can load and unload by myself. I got the 110"ramps from this site http://www.atvramps.com/folding_dual_ramps.htm . I have no complaints on them as of the last 2 years i have had them. Yes they are expensive, but they are some of the longest ramps out there that are made out of aluminum. The length is needed to make it easier to load and to guarantee that the lower fairing doesn't scrape. Plus if you ever decide to put a small lift in your truck, you will still be able to load up. Also, a good set of ramps should last nearly a lifetime if you don't abuse them or loose them. That is enough of my story and what i use. :bitchslap

 

[rsvRadtke]

Kevin Rowan - thanks for the post. You gave me an idea to make my own "bike holder thingee" ;-)

I forgot that I would post pictures of 2 sport bikes (1 being my Aprilia, the other... my track bike) in the back of a pickup. Keep in mind that I grabbed these photos after releasing the straps to take the bike down - I almost forgot to get a picture. The key to this whole post was to know whether it can be done without doing damage and although it was a bit tricky to get the straps correct - everything went well and there wasn't a blemis on them as a result. [they are in the back of an '06 Tundra double-cab]

Anyhow.. here they are: