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  • Camper Trailer Hitch and RV-Rated Hitch Bike Carrier
  • We do offer RV and camper hitches in both the frame-mount and bumper-mount varieties. Do please note that all of these are the 2-inch size. This is so because a 1-1/4-inch hitch would not have the strength required for use on the back of a camper trailer. The reason is that the further the rear axle is from the hitch tube, the greater the vertical and lateral sway forces will be on the hitch. All RV hitches are shown on the linked page. Also, please note that you cannot use just any bike...
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  • How to Determine the Compatibility of 2 RV Bumper Trailer Hitch Receiver E-100 With a Pop-Up Camper
  • Yes, the Trailer Bumper Hitch Receiver, part # E-100, can be used on towable pop-up camper units with up to a 4 inch square bumper. However, you cannot exceed the limits of your camper bumper. The bumper towing and tongue capacities may be indicated on the bumper itself, but if not you could check your camper owner manual or contact the manufacturer of your camper. You can view some general information on towing and the rest of the RV bumper hitches we offer at the links provided.
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  • Front Hitch Recommendation for Fitting 1999 Chevy RV Motorhom Fleetwood Jamboree
  • Your 1999 Chevy RV was built on a cutaway chassis so the front hitch part # C31016 that you referenced is a confirmed fit and will work well.
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  • Do You Carry a Swagan Clamp-On or Bolt-On RV/Camper Bumper Hitch
  • Yes, the RV Clamp-On Bumper Hitch is available by itself. It is part # S64025 and I have added a link to it below. Remember, your bumper needs to be a 4x4 inch continuous-weld steel bumper. It cannot be used on spot welded or aluminum camper bumpers.
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  • Hitch and E-Bike Rack for Rear of 5th Wheel Camper
  • For an RV approved e-bike rack the Hollywood Racks RV Rider part # HLY64FR would work great at the rear of your camper trailer. For a hitch the best option is the Curt RV Multi Fit hitch part # 13703 which fits frame widths of between 22 and 72 inches of all styles.
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  • Highest Rated Hitch For A Camper
  • I have included a link to the class III receivers designed for RV's and Campers like the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver Item # C13701. These are weld on or bolt on receivers and have a 500 lb tongue weight and 5000lb gross towing capacity. The highest rated hitch receivers we offer like the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch Item # C97CR are universal hitches and are not specifically designed for RV's and Campers, but require them to be welded to the frame. I have included a...
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  • Recommended RV Trailer Hitch for a 2008 Forest River Rockwood Pop-Up Camper
  • Since your 2008 Forest River Rockwood Pop-Up Camper has a smaller bumper, the best option would be to install a frame mount hitch for a bike rack. You will want to measure the outside to outside width of the trailer frame to determine which RV hitch will fit properly. One option for an RV hitch is the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13701. This hitch is designed to fit frames 18 inches to 51 inches wide and features a 2 inch hitch receiver. The installation instructions for...
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  • Will the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4 Bike Platform Rack Work On a Pop-Up Camper
  • The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4 Bike Platform Rack part # HR1400Z is not rated for use on travel trailers so it will not work on a pop-up camper. If you are looking for a platform style rack then the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack part # S80600 would be the only option. If not, you can use the Yakima LongHaul RV Bike Rack part # Y02476 with the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13703.
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  • Can VueSMART RV and Trailer Backup Camera Be Used With In Bed Camper For Boat Trailer Hookup
  • Assuming you point the VueSMART RV and Trailer Backup Camera # HM34FR down at your hitch this will work. The only reason it would not be able to show your trailer hitch is if the hitch is recessed back to where it doesn't stick out beyond the truck bed/camper.
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  • Does Curt RV Trailer Hitch # C19101 Require Stabilizer Strap
  • This is a really good question. So at one point Curt did require the stabilizer strap with the hitch # C19101 as well as others but recently they got rid of that requirement so with this hitch you do NOT need to use the stabilizer strap # 18050 with this hitch.
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  • RV-Rated 3-Bike Rack & Hitch for 2016 Coachman Clipper Pop Up Camper Trailer
  • Curt RV hitches # C19101 and # E-100 will not work on a C-channel bumper so you may want to consider a frame-mounted RV hitch like # 13703 or one of the others shown on the linked page. These have a 2-inch receiver opening for your bike rack or other RV-rated accessory and the various model fits varying frame widths; some are bolt-on while others are weld-on products. You can confirm in your owner's manual whether Coachman rated the camper's frame for hitch installation. A bike rack to...
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  • Hitch & Bike Rack Recommendations for 2017 Forest River Flagstaff MAC206 LTD Pop-up Camper
  • A hitch bike rack made for use on a standard passenger vehicle cannot be used on the back of a trailer. The reason is that the further away from the rear axle a hitch is located the more stresses, both vertical and horizontal, will be placed on anything installed in that hitch. It is a matter of leverage, like when you slip a cheater bar over the end of a lug wrench. A standard hitch rack would be likely to suffer damage if used on the back of a pop-up, not to mention what this could do...
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  • Bike and Canoe Carrier Options for Jayco 12HW Pop-Up Camper Trailer
  • We offer specialized roof racks made just for pop-up camper trailers like your Jayco 12HW and we also offer RV bike racks in several varieties. As a starting point I suggest you confirm the weight rating for the camper top. An average adult bike can weigh 35-lbs or more, so 4 or 5 bikes along with a canoe can present a significant weight load for the camper's top. A great-value camper rack comes from Swagman, their Roamer LT Roof Rack for Pop-Up Campers # S80510. This square bar rack...
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  • Could Hollywood Racks RV Rider Fit Past Rear Spare of Camper
  • You'll have to measure to be sure. The Hollywood Rack RV Rider part # HLY64FR has a distance of 12 inches from the center of the hitch pin to the nearest wheel hoop so if you measure from the pin hole of your hitch out to the furthest point on the rear spare and it's less than 12 inches this rack would fit and clear it.
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  • Recommended Hitch Mounted Rack to Carry 4 Bikes on the Back of a Camper
  • There is a lot more movement at the rear of a trailer or an RV due to the longer wheelbase. This causes additional stress on hitch mounted accessories. Many bike racks are not designed or rated to handle the additional stress. With that being said some bike racks are designed and rated to be used on the back of RVs and trailers. One of the top such racks is the Yakima LongHaul # Y02476. The LongHaul can carry up to 4 bikes and includes locks for the rack and the bikes, just like the...
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  • Trailer Hitch Options for Pop-Up Camper
  • While we have a couple options for you to carry cargo with your pop-up camper, there isn't going to be a bumper mounted hitch that fits a 1 x 3 bumper as it is just too small. What you can do, so long as your pop-up camper has a box frame, C-channel frame, or I-beam frame is use a frame-mounted hitch, which is going to depend on your camper's frame width: - 22" to 72" Wide: Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs # 13703 Keep in mind Stabilizing Strap # 18050 is also recommended...
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  • Options to Carry 2-Bikes When Towing a Camper With a Toyota Rav4
  • I have a couple different options for you to take a look at. But unfortunately, using a dual hitch receiver like the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver # MPG544 is not going to work for what you need. This is because using the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver # MPG544 will reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50% which will not allow you enough capacity to even tow your camper. If your camper has a 4" - 4-1/2" square continuously welded steel bumper, you can use the Swagman Around...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver for Pop-Up Camper
  • There are no trailer hitch receivers that fit the bumper size you have on your pop-up camper, so the only option is a frame-mounted hitch, the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 66" Wide # C13704. This will work so long as your pop-up camper has a box frame, C-channel frame, or I-beam frame that measures 22" to 66" inside-to-inside and can be either bolted or welded on. I've added links to the instructions and a video review for you to check out of the Adjustable...
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  • How to Determine if Curt RV Bumper 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Will Work
  • We can tell you how to determine if the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # E-100 will work on your Starcraft pop-up camper, but these hitches aren't designed to fit any specific trailer and we wouldn't have any way to know what bumpers a trailer has. But finding out is pretty easy because all you have to do is take a quick measurement, and if the bumper is a 4 inch square, the Curt receiver will work perfectly for you. The other option, if you find your pop-up has a 4-1/2 inch...
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  • Hitch Recommendation For 2020 Rockwood Mini Lite 2511S
  • Our most popular aftermarket trailer hitch for RVs is the CURT # 13703 Adjustable Width Hitch. It's a Class III frame mounted hitch that is rated for the use of hauling RV accessories (such as bike racks, bbq grills, etc). It has an adjustable width up to 72" wide and should fit the frame of your Rockwood Mini Lite.
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