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[CamperSam]

Hi
I currently have an FWC Hawk slide in and carry my two mountain bikes on a regular hitch rack.
I have a flatbed hawk and new F350 on order.
Does anyone have experience using a hitch rack with a flatbed camper? Seems like the camper overhang is significant and I’d need a serious hitch extension to stop the handlebars contacting the camper?
Or should I go front mounted? (Would rather avoid the cost of adding a front hitch). I’m in the PNW so animals and engine cooling is less of a concern.

[CamperSam]

Current setup attached (this is 3 bikes, I usually carry 1 or 2)

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Edited by CamperSam, 15 February 2022 - 08:41 PM.

[CamperSam]

The internet has revealed The Lolo rack as a good option.

Follow up question - could a flatbed owner please measure the distance from the hitch opening to the rear wheel of their flatbed camper. I’m looking to understand the depth of the overhang and thus judge the length of hitch extension I’d need.

[kmacafee]

Not a FWC but a flatbed. Utilizing the jack brackets, I built a rack out of aluminum tubing that can carry a lot of stuff. I found an old Yakima hitch mount, cut off the bottom and bolted it to the rack. 70 plus thousand miles, many on rough roads and the bikes have traveled just fine. I have a bag that the bags go into which keeps them relatively clean.

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[fuzzymarindave]

Yes, from my observations looks like some variation of a vertical rack may work.  As you have deduced some customization may be needed although I have no direct experience.