Anyone have experience (or advice) with a FRONT hitch installed on a Chevy/GMC truck?
I have a 2012 GMC Yukon XL that I am considering putting a front hitch on to carry two bicycles. I have tried carrying 2 bikes on a bike rack on the rear of my Aliner popup but in certain conditions (usually slightly downhill, 65-70mph) the tail tends to "wag-the-dog". And yes, I've tried putting more weight in the front of the trailer to compensate.
I also don't feel comfortable using a trailer hitch that has a bike rack up over the front propane tanks or over the ball itself. When I load in the Blackstone griddle, cooler, and other gear, the back end of the YukonXL is already pretty full.
I see that eTrailer says I can get a front hitch that will fit my vehicle in either 1.5 or 2.0 inch receivers. I did ask a camper at Gulf State Park whom I saw with a front hitch about it and he said no problem although at night using the headlights (being blocked somewhat by the bikes) can diminish viewing on night drives.
https://www.etrailer.com/Front-Receiver-Hitch/GMC/Yukon+XL/2012/65052.html?VehicleID=201261513
I won't be camping with the bikes for a few more months so I have time to research and do an install if needed/wanted. The bike rack would be of the kind where the bike tires sit in a loop and a bar comes down to lock/clamp them to the carrier with more straps if needed.
Carrying the bikes on a front hitch seems like the path of least resistance to take them along with us. DW loves riding bikes around the Fort and GSP especially so this is something I want to make happen one way or another.
I don't think the receiver size matters much. So any advice or experience with a FRONT hitch?
Bama Ed