TrailManor Owner's Forum - View Single Post - Bike rack results ---help!!!

**RickNewcomb** · 09-25-2003, 06:22 AM

I had been away for several weeks and I missed this thread. Thanks Larry (CWB) for sending me a message regarding it.

I have not had any problems with the weld on the bumper. I do check the welds after each trip with the bikes. When I first installed the adapter, I thought I might have to reinforce the joint. But I haven't had to.

One difference between my TM and the newer ones is that I have the spare time on the bumper. I wonder if TM changed how they welded the bumpers when they moved the spare tire underneath. Just a thought.

Also, I mostly only carry three bikes since I changed to the swagman bike rack. The spare tire interferes with me adding a fourth bike.

09-25-2003, 06:22 AM	#19
RickNewcomb Site Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 152	Re:Bike rack results ---help!!! I had been away for several weeks and I missed this thread. Thanks Larry (CWB) for sending me a message regarding it. I have not had any problems with the weld on the bumper. I do check the welds after each trip with the bikes. When I first installed the adapter, I thought I might have to reinforce the joint. But I haven't had to. One difference between my TM and the newer ones is that I have the spare time on the bumper. I wonder if TM changed how they welded the bumpers when they moved the spare tire underneath. Just a thought. Also, I mostly only carry three bikes since I changed to the swagman bike rack. The spare tire interferes with me adding a fourth bike.