Hitch Bike Rack Compatibility With Travel Trailer
Question:
Browsing thru list of bike racks that are hitch mounted. They all say, do not use on rv trailer. My 12 foot trailer has 2 receiver. Why will this not work?
asked by: Charlie S
Expert Reply:
Great question! Most hitch bike racks are originally engineered to be placed at the rear of a towing vehicle. There's much more increased motion at the rear of a towed trailer.
If a bike rack that's not designed for an RV hitch is attached to the hitch on the back of a towed trailer, the increased motion in the rack itself will rattle the frame much more than it would behind a towing vehicle, and put too much adverse force on the bikes.
You need a product that was designed for this specific application. As long as you have a Class III hitch on your trailer, the Swagman XP - 4 Bike Rack for 2" Trailer Hitches # S64940 is the best fit for your 2" hitch receiver. If your trailer hitch is only a Class II, then I recommend the Swagman # S64663
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Traveler XC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches or RV Bumpers - Frame Mount
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Swagman
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Swagman XP RV Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Swagman
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