Expert Answers about RV and Motorhome Bike Racks
What are the Dimensions of the Swagman RV Ladder Mount Bike Rack # S80630- I have included a picture of ladder bike rack # S80630 that shows all of the dimensions. Overall it is 22-1/2 inches tall and 9-1/4 inches wide. The picture has all of the measurements. On the Topline racks, # BR1200 and # BR1210, the distance between the supports arms is approximately 12 inches. And the Surco rack # SP501BR has arms independent of each other so the width is adjustable.
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- Tubing Dimensions of Swagman RV 4 Bike Carrier
- The Swagman RV Mounted 4 Bike Carrier you mentioned, part # S80600 is constructed of 7/8 inch square steel tubing. If you only have 3/4 inches of clearance above your bumper, the rack will not fit as the tubing will be just a little too thick.
For 4 bikes, your best bet would be to use a bolt-on receiver like part # UF35-946402 along with a hitch mounted bike rack. Bike racks installed on an RV or towed camper is subjected to additional bouncing than what would be experienced when installed o
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- What Is the Width Between the Swing Arms on the Surco 2 Bike Ladder Mount Carrier # SP501BR
- On the Surco 2 Bike Ladder Mount Carrier, part # SP501BR, the distance between the arms will be determined by the width of your ladder on your RV. This part is two separate arms that are attached individually to each side of the ladder. So you would need to measure the width of your ladder to determine the width between the swing arms.
The width of the other RV ladder racks that I have that attach to one of the rungs of your ladder is listed below.
Swagman RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier,
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- Weight Capacity of Swagman RV Bumper Mount Bike Rack # S80605
- The Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack you referenced, part # S80605 will carry 2 bikes weighing no more than 35 lbs apiece. This rack is a good choice for folks with lighter bikes who for one reason or another cannot install a receiver on the back of their RV.
Your best bet would be to use a receiver mounted rack, like the Pro Series Platform-Style Rack, part # PS63134. The rack has a 90 lb capacity, which should accommodate your bikes nicely. The rack could be mounted to a receiver like part # U
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- What Size Steps and Width Ladder Are Compatible with RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier, # S80630
- I spoke with my contact at Swagman about the RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier, # S80630. She stated that it will fit the 2-1/2 inch wide flat steps on your 5th wheel trailer ladder. She also stated that the rack is 9-1/2 inches wide. I have included a link to the installation details for reference. You may also be interested in the 10 Foot Long Cable Lock, # CAB-10, to secure the bike to the rack and the rack to the ladder.
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- Mounting Clamp Spacing and Minimum Frame Length Requirement on Swagman RV Bike Rack S80630
- I spoke with my contact at Swagman, and it looks like the distance between the clamps on RV and Motorhome bike rack # S80630 is 8 inches. The minimum bike top frame bar length that will fit over the bike rack arms would be 9 inches.
If the bikes you wish to carry are womens or alternative frame models, youmay also need a bike adapter bar, part # 64005. To lock the bikes and rack to your RV ladder, you could use cable lock # CAB-10.
I have included some additional information on choosing a
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- What is the Capacity of the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack, # S80600
- I spoke with my contact at Swagman. She stated that the 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack, # S80600, can hold 4 bikes at 30 pounds per bike. She also said that, though that totals out to 120 pounds, you cannot put one 120 pound bike (for example) on the rack. The heaviest bike would need to be loaded closes to the RV and so on. I have included a link to the installation details below.
Also, to install this rack, your RV must have a 4 to 4-1/2 inch square continuous welded steel bumper.
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- How to Find the Weight Capacity of the Roof on a Pop-Up Camper
- The best way to find how much weight the roof can support would be to check the owner manual of the camper, or contact the manufacturer of the camper.
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- Dimensions of Swagman S8065 RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack
- Each platform of the Swagman 2 Bike Bumper Mounted RV Bike Rack, part # S80605 measures 19-1/2 inches high to the top of the upright. Each platform is 20 inches wide and would extend approximately 19 inches past the face of the bumper.
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- What is the Weight Capacity of Topline RV Ladder Bike Rack
- The bike rack has a weight capacity of 120 pounds. Whether or not the bikes will contact the bumper depends on the shape and size of the trailer or RV. I have included a link to a picture of the rack being used on an RV.
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