We started this journey over a year ago with our bikes on a rack attached to the back of our mini van. Biking is one of our favorite family activities and we knew they would be important to have with in the Airstream as well, but that required a significant re-arrangement of our current system….
We secretly envy your rolling cover. At times we wish we had spent the extra money for one instead of the flip back, and I’m sure we’ll really want one when we hit the road. Granted we don’t have bikes to mount yet, but your solution really is the best for carrying bikes.
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Love the review. We too have an Airstream with GMC Sierra TV. I have the Retrax cover and came across your blog when looking for racks to fit the cover. Many thanks!!
You are welcome!