![]() ![]() We remove the bike front wheels and seats to keep our site-lines clear. To accomplish that, we put on an aftermarket Buckstop Bumper with an integrated 2-inch receiver. Mud and dust accumulation on the back would be problematic, to say nothing of the storage challenges. We’re currently riding a Trek Rumblefish and Specialized Stumpjumper. “We are fairly serious mountain bikers and usually build our itineraries using Trailforks (mountain biking trail database) and MTB Project (mountain bike trail maps). I put pillows between them when we travel.” – Joseph Tamulevicius, 2017 Chevy 2500HD, 2016 Palomino SS-1240 The handle bars fold down, the peddles are removed, and they fit in back cab. “We have Dillenger electric bikes a 2016 Explorer and a 2017 Leopard. ![]() If the weather is bad I cover the bike with a motorcycle waterproof cover which has been very effective in keeping the bike clean.” – Roger Odahl, 20, 2004 Eagle Cap 950 This same carrier will also fit my front hitch which I don’t like using due to bug splatter. I carry it on the back hitch with a drop down bike carrier which I had to shorten by 10″ so that the tires would touch the ground when I’m ready to unload. Weighing 52 pounds I would not be able to put it in the backseat. However, I’ve never used it in the folding position. Being an electric bike and foldable it makes it so easy to take with us wherever we go. I’ve never had so much fun exploring pathways, dirt trails and riding through small towns. It is sold by Rad Power Bikes out of Seattle. “I always bring my fat tire electric Rad Mini. Here’s to you Michael! Charge and travel. Normally he’d get the boot for not camping in a truck camper, but his sheer originality (and cunning) leaves us speechless. ![]() really takes us for a loop by camping in a Chevy Volt that he charges at campgrounds (brilliant) and an electric unicycle (insane). Why can’t campers get cool names like the Specialized Stumpjumper, Cannondale Quick, Norco Plateau, Kona Cinder Cone, and Trek Rumblefish? Rumblefish! Love it.įinally, Michael C. Evidently, bike makers are a lot better at naming their products than truck camper manufacturers. Then there are two tandem bikes and a long list of high-end performance bikes. Out of the 50 or so bikes readers reported, about 20-percent are electric! Who knew? With names like Juiced RipCurrent S, Addmotor Motan, Townie Go, RadMini, RadRover, and RadCity, we just learned about whole new world. What’s news is how many of us have bought electric bikes. It’s no secret that truck campers love bikes and are extremely clever at finding ways to bring their favorite bicycle on the road. That’s right, an electric unicycle for goodness sake! Do not miss the tandem bikes, e-bikes, and electric unicycle. Bikes of every description get racked, strapped, hitched, stored in, on and around all kinds of truck camper rigs. ![]()
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