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<blockquote data-quote="rpw3" data-source="post: 1799973" data-attributes="member: 56926"><p>Not directly related but worth sharing. I run a tailgate pad most of the time but use a hitch mounted platform type carrier when I need bed space on road trips. Have done this many times on trips ranging from 5-12 hours each way without issue. </p><p></p><p>Last week driving through southern Utah air temps were 105+ most of the drive. Somehow the managed to melt a carbon wheel while driving. Keep in mind the bikes are probably 2 feet away from the exhaust tips. The only semi reasonable explanation is the exhaust gas temps combined with ambient air temps caused this. </p><p></p><p>The bottom of the rim sits only an inch or so higher than the receiver when on the rack. If going this route, probably worth looking into a carrier that has the bikes sitting a bit higher to avoid this issue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rpw3, post: 1799973, member: 56926"] Not directly related but worth sharing. I run a tailgate pad most of the time but use a hitch mounted platform type carrier when I need bed space on road trips. Have done this many times on trips ranging from 5-12 hours each way without issue. Last week driving through southern Utah air temps were 105+ most of the drive. Somehow the managed to melt a carbon wheel while driving. Keep in mind the bikes are probably 2 feet away from the exhaust tips. The only semi reasonable explanation is the exhaust gas temps combined with ambient air temps caused this. The bottom of the rim sits only an inch or so higher than the receiver when on the rack. If going this route, probably worth looking into a carrier that has the bikes sitting a bit higher to avoid this issue. [/QUOTE]
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