Maverick fits Four 26" Mountain Bikes

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I figured I would share this because I couldn't find anywhere else that this has been done.

So.. when I ordered my Mav a year ago, I was curious if I could fit Four 26" Mountain bikes in the bed, without taking the tires off OR Hanging them over the tail gate. I searched through these forums and the internet, but didn't see anybody that had done it.

I didn't want to use a tailgate pad because eventually sand and debris will get between the pad and the gate and wear away at the paint.

I didn't want use the 2x6 with a bracket for the front fork method either, as not all my bikes have quick release tires and that's just an extra step I'm trying to avoid.

I did see where people who own larger trucks have used a homemade PVC "bike rack" and thought that might work, but without the truck I wasn't unable to gauge the length and width of the bed to see if they would all fit. So I waited.

Well... I got my Mav 4 months ago, but I've been working, traveling, doing family things, etc.. you know, life. Anyway, I finally got around to putting the bikes in the bed and measuring everything out. It looked like it would work, so I made the plan and bought all the PVC and fittings, then got to work making a "Bike Rack" for the bed.

Turns out, it works perfectly. You can fit Four 26" Mountain bikes in a Maverick with ease! I had to stagger the bikes front/back/front/back, so the handle bars don't entangle with each other. Also, with the tail gate in the "half up" position, it actually pushes the bikes into the bike rack, holding them into place better.

My Wife and our two kids (both teenagers) went bike riding today and the Maverick is the perfect truck to accomplish this.

Excellent tips, just what I was looking for to set up my Mav. Good job, you did a great job, thanks for your input.

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29" MTB
With the OEM Ford Hard Trifold bed cover
Tow hitch bike rack