Mine was not called the Dispatch, though looked pretty much the same and worked the same way. Could be that they have stiffened up the frame.
Might be, I can see the ends of my bikes, haven't noticed any bounce. I do know the beast weighs 54 lbs., the 1up 2 bike rack is 46 lbs. Both would seem to be heavy duty.
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Bike Rack Recommendation
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Originally Posted by rbryan4
I'm assuming you store the trunnion/stinger on the back bumper when not in use?
You would be correct. I got an 8” receiver welded to each side of the rear frame for my flagpole holder. I utilize the vacant one for storing my stinger.
Fred M.
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Location: Retired from Dallas & Full-Timing, Texas
Trailer: 2017 21' Escape as of 01/16/17
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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
We pay for a good quality trailer, I apply the same reasoning for that purchase to the bike rack too. If you guy a 1UP, it is most likely the last rack you will buy.
Jim, I used same logic in my decision to purchase the 1UP. My old bike rack lasted 20 years, and I figure this new bike rack will last longer than me.
Fred M.
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