Four Wheel Camper custom bike rack
#11
Posted 13 June 2007 - 04:19 AM
Erod 2002 Tacoma, TRD supercharger, exhaust, headers, URD 3.4L 5VZ-FE Toyota Truck Supercharger Fuel Upgrade Kit, ARB front bumper, OME shocks and coils, OME 7 leaf packs, Ride-rite airbags. 2002 FWC Eagle
#12
Posted 13 June 2007 - 06:17 AM
When I got my camper, the Yakima racks did not have keys, either. i got a local locksmith to get the core out. It takes the special core insertion tool from Yakima to actually get them out once picked. On the core, will be the code for the key. usually, a letter followed by 3 numbers like 'A123". I just went to REI, found some cores with the same code, bought them and then I now had keys! Locksmith, 8.50. Cores, about 3o bucks. much cheaper than new racks!
Nice.
dave
#13
Posted 13 June 2007 - 10:31 PM
#14
Posted 16 August 2007 - 12:15 AM
I'm working on a rear wall bike mounting method and was just reviewed this thread. I'm interested in the rear wheel mount you posted in your second picture. I've looked for it on line and haven't had any luck. What band is it and who makes it? Thanks for any help you can provide.
#15
Posted 06 September 2007 - 12:05 AM
I really wanted to mount the fork blocks directly to the camper but the backing just wasn't low enough to make it work. The need for a mounting plate will make it easier to adjust height in the future if we change bikes. I would have preferred using aluminum for the back plate but it wasn't easily available. So, wood will have to do for the prototype (yea, another prototype that will likely stay a long time). I used putty tape to seal the plate top & sides and the bolt and screw holes so the plate could be changed out later. I also added the safety strap to the top for long trips and rough roads. Even though I've never lost a fork block connection I'd hate to have it cut loose especially on the highway.
#16
Posted 06 September 2007 - 04:05 PM
Erod 2002 Tacoma, TRD supercharger, exhaust, headers, URD 3.4L 5VZ-FE Toyota Truck Supercharger Fuel Upgrade Kit, ARB front bumper, OME shocks and coils, OME 7 leaf packs, Ride-rite airbags. 2002 FWC Eagle
#17
Posted 07 September 2007 - 05:38 PM
Thanks man, now I just need to get my air bags so I can get the rear end of the truck leveled out. The parts should be here early next week.
#18
Posted 07 September 2007 - 11:13 PM
Erod 2002 Tacoma, TRD supercharger, exhaust, headers, URD 3.4L 5VZ-FE Toyota Truck Supercharger Fuel Upgrade Kit, ARB front bumper, OME shocks and coils, OME 7 leaf packs, Ride-rite airbags. 2002 FWC Eagle
#19
Posted 23 February 2012 - 06:02 PM
Here are some pictures of the bike rack I added to the rear of the camper. We got tired of loading the bikes inside and wanted something that would let us get in the door and raise the roof without removing the bikes. The tailgate made the lower connection solid, easy to make, and holds the tire off the heater cover.
I really wanted to mount the fork blocks directly to the camper but the backing just wasn't low enough to make it work. The need for a mounting plate will make it easier to adjust height in the future if we change bikes. I would have preferred using aluminum for the back plate but it wasn't easily available. So, wood will have to do for the prototype (yea, another prototype that will likely stay a long time). I used putty tape to seal the plate top & sides and the bolt and screw holes so the plate could be changed out later. I also added the safety strap to the top for long trips and rough roads. Even though I've never lost a fork block connection I'd hate to have it cut loose especially on the highway.
Old thread, but I'm thinking about doing something similar on the back. I just noticed the handlebars are both turned 90 degrees, so I assume you have to loosen them and tighten them each time you put on or take off the bikes right? Otherwise the forkmounts would be turned the other direction I suppose.
#20
Posted 23 February 2012 - 06:54 PM
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