Chainslap
Advanced Member
Hey there, new member here so I guess I’ll make this my intro and question post.
Currently drive a 95 4x4 V6 Tacoma that Ive owned since 2002 and have racked up a total of 220k miles on. The truck is pretty much stock except for a few key mods I did back in 2003/4 which included King coilovers, custom built Deaver 7 leaf pack, and a manual hub swap.
About me. Turning 26 this month, single, no kids, pets, etc. Only debt I have is my subsidized student loans (~$7kish). After much slacking off in junior college, I am almost done with my bachelors degree in GIS here at NAU. I have also been working as a contractor at the USGS as a GIS tech which has been a great job but it’s not looking like they will hire me as a full time fed worker with the budget cuts they have been experiencing. I’m also a big mountain biker and moto guy (trials and enduro).
So I’ve really been thinking about taking a year off or so after I graduate and living out of my truck for a while and just exploring and riding around the US/Canada. I figure the older I get the tougher it will be so why not now. The only thing going against me at the moment really is a lack of money but I do have some saved. I’ve always loved the FWC concept and would like to pick up an older Eagle/Ranger II but I have a few concerns, mostly weight. I would really like to take my KTM enduro bike and a mountain bike with me, but I really don’t know how feasible that would be. I have a moto rack that slides into the receiver hitch but thinking that would be way too much weight out back with a camper.
So my question is has anyone put a front receiver hitch on and carried a bike that way? Or would I be over my GVWR regardless? The bike weighs about 270lbs. I also have a small 3 rail trailer but I would rather not pull a trailer everywhere as I plan on doing a lot of remote camping.
Here is the current setup:
I love the shell and if it comes down to it I may just stick with this setup but it would be nice to have some more room to get out of the elements and whatnot. I also have a platform for sleeping while keeping all my gear/tools stowed underneath and a cargo rack up top now. But if anyone is looking to do a partial trade for my shell definitely let me know.
Geoff
Currently drive a 95 4x4 V6 Tacoma that Ive owned since 2002 and have racked up a total of 220k miles on. The truck is pretty much stock except for a few key mods I did back in 2003/4 which included King coilovers, custom built Deaver 7 leaf pack, and a manual hub swap.
About me. Turning 26 this month, single, no kids, pets, etc. Only debt I have is my subsidized student loans (~$7kish). After much slacking off in junior college, I am almost done with my bachelors degree in GIS here at NAU. I have also been working as a contractor at the USGS as a GIS tech which has been a great job but it’s not looking like they will hire me as a full time fed worker with the budget cuts they have been experiencing. I’m also a big mountain biker and moto guy (trials and enduro).
So I’ve really been thinking about taking a year off or so after I graduate and living out of my truck for a while and just exploring and riding around the US/Canada. I figure the older I get the tougher it will be so why not now. The only thing going against me at the moment really is a lack of money but I do have some saved. I’ve always loved the FWC concept and would like to pick up an older Eagle/Ranger II but I have a few concerns, mostly weight. I would really like to take my KTM enduro bike and a mountain bike with me, but I really don’t know how feasible that would be. I have a moto rack that slides into the receiver hitch but thinking that would be way too much weight out back with a camper.
So my question is has anyone put a front receiver hitch on and carried a bike that way? Or would I be over my GVWR regardless? The bike weighs about 270lbs. I also have a small 3 rail trailer but I would rather not pull a trailer everywhere as I plan on doing a lot of remote camping.
Here is the current setup:
I love the shell and if it comes down to it I may just stick with this setup but it would be nice to have some more room to get out of the elements and whatnot. I also have a platform for sleeping while keeping all my gear/tools stowed underneath and a cargo rack up top now. But if anyone is looking to do a partial trade for my shell definitely let me know.
Geoff