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Fri, 08 March 2013 14:54  |
MichaelP
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What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the ladders. Is this true.
Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
Thanks.
-Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201022 is a reply to message #201020] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 15:01  |
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If you have a trailer hitch receiver then there are a lot of options for bike racks that won't require messing with your ladder or scratch the hell out of your coach when the bike flops around.
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
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On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
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> What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
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> I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the ladders. Is this true.
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> Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
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> Thanks.
>
> -Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201023 is a reply to message #201022] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 15:11 |
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Anyone try one like transit buses have that fold down in front?
Ron
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 1:01 PM, Todd Sullivan <sgltrac@gmail.com> wrote:
> If you have a trailer hitch receiver then there are a lot of options for
> bike racks that won't require messing with your ladder or scratch the hell
> out of your coach when the bike flops around.
>
> Sully
> 77 royale
> Seattle
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
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> >
> > What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
> >
> > I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the
> ladders. Is this true.
> >
> > Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce
> my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know
> a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201024 is a reply to message #201022] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 15:13 |
Mike Teets
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I have a Reese Outfitter 4 Bike Carrier, 2" with towing that I will be
selling soon for $75. It fits in the 2 inch receiver and
essentially provides class 1 or maybe 2 towing capacity. It clears my
spare tire. It holds the top tube of the bike so it is extremely sturdy
for carrying steel and aluminum standard horizontal top-tube bike frames.
My current bikes no longer fit the rack.
Let me know if interested... but keep in mind that it is heavy and shipping
would be costly.
Mike, Dublin Ohio
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Todd Sullivan <sgltrac@gmail.com> wrote:
> If you have a trailer hitch receiver then there are a lot of options for
> bike racks that won't require messing with your ladder or scratch the hell
> out of your coach when the bike flops around.
>
> Sully
> 77 royale
> Seattle
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
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> >
> >
> > What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
> >
> > I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the
> ladders. Is this true.
> >
> > Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce
> my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know
> a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201025 is a reply to message #201022] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 15:18 |
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If you use a trailer hitch rack where do you plug the Toad in?
I bought a Yakima rack made to fit the spare tire of a Bronco, I think,
and modified it to fit the GMC spare. All that was involved was welding
a piece of square tube to the middle of the GMC tire carrier.
My carrier looks like this one:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/subyshawn/Xterra007.jpg
But just google Spare Tire Bike Rack and you'll come up with dozens of
options.
Been carrying 70# of bike plus the spare tire on that carrier for almost
10 years now. Just had it off to paint it and checked all the welds and
tubes carefully. It's holding up fine to the extra weight.
Kelvin
'73 23' in Eugene, OR
> If you have a trailer hitch receiver then there are a lot of options for bike racks that won't require messing with your ladder or scratch the hell out of your coach when the bike flops around.
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> Sully
> 77 royale
> Seattle
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
>>
>> I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the ladders. Is this true.
>>
>> Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201026 is a reply to message #201025] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 15:19 |
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In a hitch rack on the towd
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On Mar 8, 2013, at 1:18 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
> If you use a trailer hitch rack where do you plug the Toad in?
>
> I bought a Yakima rack made to fit the spare tire of a Bronco, I think,
> and modified it to fit the GMC spare. All that was involved was welding
> a piece of square tube to the middle of the GMC tire carrier.
>
> My carrier looks like this one:
> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/subyshawn/Xterra007.jpg
>
> But just google Spare Tire Bike Rack and you'll come up with dozens of
> options.
>
> Been carrying 70# of bike plus the spare tire on that carrier for almost
> 10 years now. Just had it off to paint it and checked all the welds and
> tubes carefully. It's holding up fine to the extra weight.
>
> Kelvin
> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
>
>> If you have a trailer hitch receiver then there are a lot of options for bike racks that won't require messing with your ladder or scratch the hell out of your coach when the bike flops around.
>>
>> Sully
>> 77 royale
>> Seattle
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
>>>
>>> I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the ladders. Is this true.
>>>
>>> Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> -Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201028 is a reply to message #201025] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 15:30 |
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My bikes have always been my toad! Mine seem to get about 36 calories per
mile, or the equivalent of about 816 miles per gallon.
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
> If you use a trailer hitch rack where do you plug the Toad in?
>
> I bought a Yakima rack made to fit the spare tire of a Bronco, I think,
> and modified it to fit the GMC spare. All that was involved was welding
> a piece of square tube to the middle of the GMC tire carrier.
>
> My carrier looks like this one:
> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/subyshawn/Xterra007.jpg
>
> But just google Spare Tire Bike Rack and you'll come up with dozens of
> options.
>
> Been carrying 70# of bike plus the spare tire on that carrier for almost
> 10 years now. Just had it off to paint it and checked all the welds and
> tubes carefully. It's holding up fine to the extra weight.
>
> Kelvin
> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
>
> > If you have a trailer hitch receiver then there are a lot of options for
> bike racks that won't require messing with your ladder or scratch the hell
> out of your coach when the bike flops around.
> >
> > Sully
> > 77 royale
> > Seattle
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
> >>
> >> I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the
> ladders. Is this true.
> >>
> >> Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce
> my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know
> a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> -Michael
> >> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201029 is a reply to message #201028] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 15:34 |
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Towd is often unavailable. :-)
http://datsun510.com/photopost/data/3398/Transport_x_4.jpg
On 3/8/2013 1:30 PM, Mike Teets wrote:
> My bikes have always been my toad! Mine seem to get about 36 calories per
> mile, or the equivalent of about 816 miles per gallon.
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
>
>> If you use a trailer hitch rack where do you plug the Toad in?
>>
>> I bought a Yakima rack made to fit the spare tire of a Bronco, I think,
>> and modified it to fit the GMC spare. All that was involved was welding
>> a piece of square tube to the middle of the GMC tire carrier.
>>
>> My carrier looks like this one:
>> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/subyshawn/Xterra007.jpg
>>
>> But just google Spare Tire Bike Rack and you'll come up with dozens of
>> options.
>>
>> Been carrying 70# of bike plus the spare tire on that carrier for almost
>> 10 years now. Just had it off to paint it and checked all the welds and
>> tubes carefully. It's holding up fine to the extra weight.
>>
>> Kelvin
>> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
>>
>>> If you have a trailer hitch receiver then there are a lot of options for
>> bike racks that won't require messing with your ladder or scratch the hell
>> out of your coach when the bike flops around.
>>> Sully
>>> 77 royale
>>> Seattle
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
>>>>
>>>> I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the
>> ladders. Is this true.
>>>> Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce
>> my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know
>> a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> -Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201033 is a reply to message #201030] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 16:21 |
Mike Teets
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So I do 750 cal/hour at about 19.5 miles/hour. A snickers bar is 296
calories. That leaves me with 7.8 miles per snickers, or 0.13
snickers/mile. Since I can't really eat much at that pace, I should start
now with eating a snickers so I can ride in the morning.
Richard Andis wrote:
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> Mike Teets wrote on Fri, 08 March 2013 15:30
> > My bikes have always been my toad! Mine seem to get about 36 calories
> per
> > mile, or the equivalent of about 816 miles per gallon.
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> So, how does that equate in "Snicker bars per mile"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201035 is a reply to message #201029] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 16:26 |
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But where o where do you put the dirt bikes ?
;)
Sully
77 royale
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On Mar 8, 2013, at 1:34 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
> Towd is often unavailable. :-)
> http://datsun510.com/photopost/data/3398/Transport_x_4.jpg
>
> On 3/8/2013 1:30 PM, Mike Teets wrote:
>> My bikes have always been my toad! Mine seem to get about 36 calories per
>> mile, or the equivalent of about 816 miles per gallon.
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
>>
>>> If you use a trailer hitch rack where do you plug the Toad in?
>>>
>>> I bought a Yakima rack made to fit the spare tire of a Bronco, I think,
>>> and modified it to fit the GMC spare. All that was involved was welding
>>> a piece of square tube to the middle of the GMC tire carrier.
>>>
>>> My carrier looks like this one:
>>> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/subyshawn/Xterra007.jpg
>>>
>>> But just google Spare Tire Bike Rack and you'll come up with dozens of
>>> options.
>>>
>>> Been carrying 70# of bike plus the spare tire on that carrier for almost
>>> 10 years now. Just had it off to paint it and checked all the welds and
>>> tubes carefully. It's holding up fine to the extra weight.
>>>
>>> Kelvin
>>> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
>>>
>>>> If you have a trailer hitch receiver then there are a lot of options for
>>> bike racks that won't require messing with your ladder or scratch the hell
>>> out of your coach when the bike flops around.
>>>> Sully
>>>> 77 royale
>>>> Seattle
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
>>>>>
>>>>> I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the
>>> ladders. Is this true.
>>>>> Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce
>>> my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know
>>> a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>> -Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201038 is a reply to message #201020] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 16:48 |
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To reinforce the ladder you need to remove the interior and insert a wide block of material to hold the screw and spread the load out over a larger area of the smc panel at each mounting point. The back panel is pretty easy to get at the backside of once the interior trim is removed. The top vertical mount at the rear cap to roof seam is difficult to reinforce. There is not much room for a backer in this area.
I used high security polycarbonate sheet which was purchased as a remnant at laird plastics. Ken H noted that polycarbonate can crack when pressured by a fastener ( in aircraft canopies ) and suggested using wood. So far mine do not show signs of cracking ( they are still visible since rear interior is still out) so make your own call. I used the poly because it is water proof and compatible with the cross bonding adhesive which was used to bond the loose smc body panels back to the aluminum framing.
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
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On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
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> What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
>
> I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the ladders. Is this true.
>
> Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201040 is a reply to message #201034] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 17:03 |
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| Momo wrote on Fri, 08 March 2013 16:27 |
Love it. No access to welding equipment right now, so probably will have to go another direction. That looks like the best solution I've seen yet, though.
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Go to a welding shop. Take the parts in ready to weld and it won't cost but very few dollars. Still not much if he needs to cut or grind some.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
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rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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| Re: Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201066 is a reply to message #201020] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 20:36 |
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| Momo wrote on Fri, 08 March 2013 13:54 |
What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the ladders. Is this true.
Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
Thanks.
-Michael
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I didn't read the thread so forgive me if this is redundant, but we have had really good luck with this rack:
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/xc-hitch-or-bumper-mount-rack/49401
OOf course you need to have a receiver hitch to use it, but you can move it from coach to towd really easily.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch? [message #201068 is a reply to message #201028] |
Fri, 08 March 2013 20:26 |
jhbridges
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Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga
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Unfortunately, I can't fit the BWD and a crate and tack box on a bike. My health would improve if I could. One venue I hit annually (Orlando) it's an 11 mile run from the coach to the venue. And the bike doesn't dissuade tailgaters with a cloud of black greasy soot on command either, like The Toadstone does.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
From: Mike Teets <teamteets@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bicycle Rack - Ladder or Trailer Hitch?
My bikes have always been my toad! Mine seem to get about 36 calories per
mile, or the equivalent of about 816 miles per gallon.
On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
> If you use a trailer hitch rack where do you plug the Toad in?
>
> I bought a Yakima rack made to fit the spare tire of a Bronco, I think,
> and modified it to fit the GMC spare. All that was involved was welding
> a piece of square tube to the middle of the GMC tire carrier.
>
> My carrier looks like this one:
> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/subyshawn/Xterra007.jpg
>
> But just google Spare Tire Bike Rack and you'll come up with dozens of
> options.
>
> Been carrying 70# of bike plus the spare tire on that carrier for almost
> 10 years now. Just had it off to paint it and checked all the welds and
> tubes carefully. It's holding up fine to the extra weight.
>
> Kelvin
> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
>
> > If you have a trailer hitch receiver then there are a lot of options for
> bike racks that won't require messing with your ladder or scratch the hell
> out of your coach when the bike flops around.
> >
> > Sully
> > 77 royale
> > Seattle
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Mar 8, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Michael Pisano <mapisano@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> What's the current opinion on the best bike rack solution for the GMC?
> >>
> >> I've seen posts about how the ladder hooks put too much strain on the
> ladders. Is this true.
> >>
> >> Also, if I go the ladder hook route, I will probably need to reinforce
> my ladder, as it is coming loose from the fiberglass in back. Anyone know
> a good link or instruction on how to make this repair?
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> -Michael
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