hpcbmw
Advanced Member
I've got a 4 Wheel Camper in the bed of my F250. It sticks out about 12" from the end of the bed. I like to travel with my bikes, so have a hitch mounted bike rack. To make the bike rack work, I have a 12" hitch extender that I use (I sometimes use 2 extenders to allow me to open the door. The problem is that each time I add an extender, the bike rack gets more sway. I looked at Amazon and found this: http://www.amazon.com/Stow-Away-StowAway-Hitch-Tightener/dp/B0001CMUV4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top#productDetails
Then I noticed a comment in the review section that this is identical to a "U bolt channel beam clamp" - like this: http://www.drillspot.com/products/66950/Caddy_BC17A000EG_Beam_Clamp
This one is no longer available, but I found a number of them online for around $5.00.
Has anyone tried using either the Amazon version or the electrical supply version? I'm thinking for $5,00 I'll pick up a couple and see how they work. I'm wondering if the hooked end of the clamp goes onto the hitch itself, or if it just pushes against the hitch opening. I guess I'll check the fit when I pick one up at the elect supply store.
Then I noticed a comment in the review section that this is identical to a "U bolt channel beam clamp" - like this: http://www.drillspot.com/products/66950/Caddy_BC17A000EG_Beam_Clamp
This one is no longer available, but I found a number of them online for around $5.00.
Has anyone tried using either the Amazon version or the electrical supply version? I'm thinking for $5,00 I'll pick up a couple and see how they work. I'm wondering if the hooked end of the clamp goes onto the hitch itself, or if it just pushes against the hitch opening. I guess I'll check the fit when I pick one up at the elect supply store.