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    Posted: 19 Apr 2010 at 9:42am

I have a 171 and am interested in the bike rack. Does anyone have any experience with the RPod bike rack?

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We used the RPod bike rack when we went to Florida this past month.  It works well.  My husband used extra bungies to make sure the bikes were secure. He is like that. Big smile The velcro straps that were included are very strong. I have a bike with the longer handle bars. It was somewhat difficult to get it on with the other full size bike, but it can be done.  Overall we were really satisfied.  Remember, you must put your spare tire somewhere else because the bike fits in that receiver.
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thx, did u just order from forrest river or did u order from your dealer?
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did u notice any difference in how the rpod towed with the bikes on the back?
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Originally posted by StrongPod StrongPod wrote:

thx, did u just order from forrest river or did u order from your dealer?
We ordered the Pod and the rack came from Forrest River.  Since we have never pulled our Pod without the rack, I cannot answer the question about it's effects on the towing.  Sorry.  We really liked the rack.
As to your question about the stabilizers.  Ours came with them but there are many discussions of adding them to the Pod.  Do a search on stablilizers.  Go to the Mod section.  I think that is where it is.
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