Expert Answers about RV and Motorhome Bike Racks

Bumper Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a Rockport Mini Lite Travel Trailer
The best option for you, provided that you have a 4 to 4-1/2 inch continuous welded steel bumper would be the RV bumper 2 bike rack # S80605. This rack can be position to go around the spare tire and it extends 19 inches out from the bumper. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. The around the spare bike rack # S80500 does not come our far enough at 12 inches to clear the spare so it would not work for you. Be sure that your bumper is rated for the weight of the
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Will Bikes have to be Removed from Surco RV Ladder Mount Bike Rack to Open Rear Door on Camper
Most likely, yes, you would have to remove the bikes before opening the rear door on the camper. If the ladder is near the door the bikes are going to be wider than the ladder and could overhang the ladder on either side. If they are wide enough they could block part of the door. The best way to tell if there will be an issue is to measure the total height of the tallest bike, dived by 2, then measure horizontally from the center of the ladder over towards the door, half the height of the bi
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Will the Swagman Mighty Rack Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit a Camper with AC Unit On Roof
The roof mounted AC unit on your Coleman camper will most likely interfere with a bike rack like the Swagman Mighty Rack, # S80550. However, if the AC unit is off to one side of the camper roof, or at the very back or very front of the roof AND the roof is long and wide enough to mount the 65-1/2 x 26 inch carrier then you can use it. If you do not have space on the roof then you will need to look at the other options for bike racks that are approved for use on a trailer. I have linked them f
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How to Strap Bikes to the Topline 2 Bike Carrier RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack, # BR1200
I will be happy to tell you AND show you how to attach bikes to the Topline 2 Bike Carrier RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack, # BR1200. First, once you have the bike rack installed on the ladder per the instructions which I have linked for you, you will mount the bikes in the cradles by pointing the front wheel of the bike down and resting the seat tube frame member on the cradles. Then you will need to take the buckle end of the strap, pull it up to get some slack, and push it over the rear tire a
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Will the Swagman Mighty Rack # S80500 Fit on a 1998 Jayco Eagle Pop Up Camper
If the rear bumper on your 1998 Jayco Eagle pop up camper is a 4 inch or 4-1/2 inch continuously welded square steel bumper, then the Swagman Mighty Rack, # S80500, will fit on your camper. This bike rack will not work with aluminum bumpers, spot welded bumpers or c-channel bumpers. If the bumper on your pop up camper is not compatible with this bike rack, then you may be interested in a towing bike rack like the Heininger Advantage SportsRack V-Rack, # HE1011. This bike rack mounts to your
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Towing a Trailer and Carrying a Bike Rack at the Same Time
We do not have a bike rack that mounts to the trailer tongue but we do have some towing bike racks, see link, or the option to use a multi-purpose ball mount, # D210, that you can use to tow the trailer and install a bike rack at the same time. In either case, you have to take into consideration the weight of the rack and bikes because they will count as tongue weight. Some of the towing bike racks, like # S64955, require a certain length ball mount, like # 2736, # 80233 or # D-28, to fit.
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Weight Capacity and Mounting Configuration of Surco Ladder Mount 2 Bike Rack Part # SP501BR
The Surco RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack you referenced attaches to the uprights of the ladder, not the rungs. As long as your uprights have a round profile, the ladder bike rack will fit regardless of the profile of the rungs. I have edited a photo for you that shows this. As long as the ladder is not right at the edge of the 5th wheel, the fact that the ladder is on the drivers side should present no problem. The rack itself has a weight capacity of 75 lbs, which might work for you if you can
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What is the Swagman RV Bike Rack Designed to Fit
The Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack # S80600 that you referenced is designed to work on continuous welded steel square bumpers at least 4 inches and no more than 4-1/2 inches wide. If the bumper on your 2013 Coachman 292BHDS fits those requirements then this bike carrier will work great for you. If not, I attached a link to all of the other bike racks we carry that are confirmed to work on RVs for you to check out also.
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Ladder Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2009 Sunnybrook Mobile Scout Trailer
You can use the Topline Ladder Mounted Bike Rack, # BR1200, to carry your Schwinn bikes as long as the ladder on your 2009 Sunnybrook Mobile Scout has elliptical or flat style steps that are at least 12 inches wide. If the ladder on your trailer has round or square steps, then you will need the Topline Ladder Bike Rack, # BR1210. This rack also requires the steps to be at least 12 inches wide. If the steps on your ladder rack are less than 12 inches wide, but at least 9-1/4 inches wide, t
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RV Ladder Rack Bike Rack Recommendation for a Monaco Dynasty
I spoke with my contact at Topline and she told me that the RV Ladder Rack, # BR1200, that you referenced will work with the ladder on your new Monaco Dynasty. The Monaco Dynasty motor homes typically come with flat style ladder steps. The bike rack will hook onto the step of the ladder immediately above the support extensions. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out.
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Bumper Mounted Bike Rack Compatibility with a 2012 Ever-Lite 29ft Travel Trailer
I spoke with Evergreen and the bumper on your 2012 Ever-Lite 29 ft travel trailer is a steel bumper that is welded to the I-beam frame of your trailer. Your bumper has a 150 lb weight capacity. You can use any of the Swagman bumper mounted bike racks to carry your two bikes on your travel trailer as long as the total weight of both bikes and the bike rack does not exceed 150 lbs and if the bumper is at least 4 inches tall and no wider than 4-1/2 inches. I have attached a link to all of the S
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Will Bumper Mounted Bike Rack Damage 5th Wheel Bumper
If the bumper the carrier is attached to is a continuously welded (not spot welded) steel (not aluminum) bumper and the 70 lb weight capacity (35 lbs per bike) is adhered to like our product description states, the rack will not damage the bumper. If the rack is attached to an aluminum, plastic or steel bumper that is not fully welded all the way across, the weight of the rack and the bikes can damage the bumper, but if the rack is installed and used properly, there will be no worries about d
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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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How Do the Bikes Secure to the Surco 2 Bike Carrier for Van and RV Ladders
On the Surco bike rack, # SP501BR, the bikes rest in the cradles and are strapped in with rubber straps. The bikes need to be mounted vertically. The down tube on the bike frame (below the seat) is where the bikes will mount to the cradles. You can click on the small pictures on the product page and then run your mouse cursor over them and they will zoom in. This should allow you to see them better.
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Preventing Bike Movement on the Topline RV Ladder Mount Bike Rack
Part of the problem might be that you are loading the bikes horizontally instead of vertically, Loading the bikes vertically will reduce or eliminate how much they overhang to the side of the 5th wheel. If little or no part of the bikes are sticking off to the side and susceptible to wind, they are less likely to move. Also, make sure the straps are as tight as you can get them. The tighter the straps are the less likely the bikes are to move. If possible, add another strap like # 753-2030-03
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Recommendation for a 4 Bike Rack for Use Behind a 2011 Jayco 5th Wheel Trailer
The Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack, # S80600, can be mounted so that it fits around the spare tire. You will have to have a 4 or 4-1/4 inch square, continuous welded steel bumper that is rated for a bike rack to use this carrier. The nearest bikes sits 4-3/4 inches out from the rear edge of the bumper. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. I have also included a link all of the bike racks that are rated for use behind an RV or trailer.
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How to Carry a Bike Rack and Tow a 1996 Coleman Laredo Camper
To carry your bike rack and tow your 1996 Coleman Laredo at the same time, I would recommend looking at the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount, # D210. This ball mount will allow you to tow your trailer and carry your bike rack at the same time. When using this ball mount, the bikes will hang over the tongue of your trailer. This ball mount has a towing capacity of 7,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 750 lbs. The receiver portion of the ball mount has a weight capacity of 350 lbs. Keep in mi
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Is there a Bike Rack Available that Will Not Block the License Plate
That really depends on where the license plate is located. Since you were looking at the Surco bike rack, # SP501BR, I assume you have a van or RV that has a ladder with the license plate in close proximity. What I recommend is to use the bike rack you want to use (trailers and RVs can only be equipped with certain racks, see link) and relocate the license plate to an area of the vehicle, trailer, or RV that is more visible. For a license plate bracket, if you need one that has a light y
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Will the Swagman Might Rack Bike Rack Fit On a Hard Shell Tonneau Cover on a 2008 Dodge Ram
While it is possible to use the Swagman Mighty Rack, # S805500, on a hard shell tonneau cover, installation would require drilling into the cover and is probably not something you would want to do. Though not ideal, a front mount hitch like # 65046 is an option. Be aware that the front axle will need to be rated for the extra weight, driver visibility will be reduced, and air flow will be restricted if carrying bikes in the front of the vehicle. If you need an alternate location because y
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Will 20 Inch and 26 Inch Bikes Fit on the Swagman Pop Up camper Bike Rack at the Same Time
Yes you can mount 20 inch and 26 inch bikes at the same time on the Pop Up Camper Roof Mount 4 Bike Rack, # S80550. The bikes each fit in their own wheel slots on the rack so the different sizes will not be an issue. I have included a link to the instructions and a link to a video review for you.
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How To Mount Swagman Pop Up Camper Roof Mount Bike Rack # S80550 on 1998 Rockwood Camper
To install the Swagman Pop Up Camper Roof Mount Bike Rack, part # S80550, on your Rockwood Camper you will need to attach the tie-down loops to the roof supports of the camper. The roof supports will vary on different campers. Around the outside top edge of the camper is going to be the strongest point to mount the tie-down loops because that is where it has a frame. If the tie-down loops are installed on the very top of the camper, you will put the brackets a 1/2-inch in from the edge. If th
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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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Where Do the Pop Up Camper Roof Mount Bike Rack Mounting Brackets Attach to a Pop Up Trailer
The instructions, which I have linked for you, do help somewhat. Around the outside top edge of the camper is going to be the strongest point to mount the brackets because that is where it has a frame. If on the very top of the camper, you will put the brackets a 1/2 inch in from the edge. Or it mounted on the sides of the camper, a 1/2 inch from the top. There are diagrams that will help in the instructions. I have also included a link to a video review for you.
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Bike Rack Options for an RV Converted from a Car Hauler
After doing some calculating I have found that the Topline 2 Bike Rack, # BR1210, will not fit around your 1-1/4 inch x 1-1/4 inch square tube. The diameter of the hooks that attach to the ladder step is only 1-3/4 inches. The diagonal measurement of your ladder step is going to be 1.76 inches, or just a hair larger than the 1-3/4 inch diameter of the hooks on this rack. I spoke with one of my manufacturers of our ladder racks and she stated that it would not be a good idea to mount a lad
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Bike Rack Recommendations for Use While Towing a LivinLite Quicksilver 10.0 Pop-Up Tent Trailer
I did some research on the LivinLite Quicksilver 10.0 pop-up and it does not look like you will be able to use a roof mount rack like the Mighty Rack, # S80550. The soft top of the camper would prevent you from installing the Mighty Rack safely. What you could do is use a towing bike rack like # S64975 with ball # TR63822. As long as the combined tongue weight of the camper, bike rack, and bikes does not exceed 350 pounds, you can use this set up. From what I found the hitch weight on the cam
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Towing Trailer and Carrying Bikes with Motorhome
The Surco Ladder Mounted Bike Rack, part # SP501BR includes one strap that would typically be passed through the bike frames, the front wheels and around the ladder, which would prevent the wheels from spinning and would do a pretty good job of keeping the bikes in place. Adding bungees and foam padding of some sort would probably be a good idea if you are wanting to prevent the bikes from being scratched. The Swagman S80600 would most likely interfere with a trailer, but it would depend on h
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Motor Home Bike Rack Recommendations for Two Manhattan Beach Cruiser Bikes
The first issue that you will run into when trying to carry your Manhattan beach cruisers on a motor home or trailer bike rack is the weight capacity. All of our motor home and trailer bike racks will only accommodate bikes that weight no more than 35 lbs each. I did some research on your bikes and it looks like most cruiser style bikes weigh between 40 and 60 lbs. If your bikes weight 35 lbs or less, then we may have a solution for you. The Surco 2 Bike Carrier, # SP501BR, can support two b
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Ladder Mounted and Trailer Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Recommendations for a Jayco RV
Because the ladder on most RVs and trailers is off to one side, the bike racks have to hold the bikes vertically so they will not hang out beyond the edge of the trailer. Removing the front wheel is not required. You can use a strap or twine to prevent the handle bars and front wheel from turning. The rack that you referenced, # S80630, will fit the 12 inch wide and 2 inch thick rungs on your ladder. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. A trailer hitch m
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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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Fit of Swagman Mighty Rack # S80500 to Bumper of 10 Foot Jayco Pop-Up Camper
If the rear bumper of your Pop-up has a continuously welded (not spot welded) steel (not aluminum) square bumper at least 4 inches square but no larger than 4-1/2 inches square, the Swagman Mighty Rack, part # S80500 would work fine for you. You might also consider using a cable lock like part # CAB-10 to secure your bikes to the rack. To see the install details for the rack, click the provided link.
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Rear Bumper Mounted Bike Rack for 1995 Starcraft Tent Trailer
As long as the bumper on your Starcraft is 4 inches square and is continuously welded (not spot welded) the would be a good solution for you. The rear most upright bar could simply be left off to allow clearance for the spare tire. Swagman also makes a rack that is specifically designed to fit around a spare tire, the Mighty Rack part # S80500. Unless you have a strong preference for the platform-type # S80600, the Mighty Rack might be a better alternative for you. For install details for
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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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Will the Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack Work With a Swing Down Tire Holder
The RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, # S80500, has a 13 inch clearance between the bumper and the upright bars. As long as your spare tire and swing down tire holder do not extend past 13 inches from the bumper, then this bike rack will work. You will not be able to utilize the swinging motion of the tire holder unless you completely remove the tire holder. I have attached a photo showing the dimensions of this bike rack for you to check out.
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Trailer Hitch and Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Shadow Cruiser
A bumper labeled as Alumi-X would most likely have at least some percentage of aluminum in its construction. The Swagman 4 bike rack, # S80600, is only meant for a welded steel bumper so I cannot say that it will work on an Alumi-X bumper. What I recommend is a trailer hitch and hitch mount bike rack. To add a trailer hitch to your RV, I recommend # 13703. This hitch fits box frames, I-beam frames, and C-Channel frames. It can be welded or bolted on, but any welding should be performed by a
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Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2003 Coleman Larmie Pop-Up Camper Trailer
The best option for a roof mounted bike rack to hold 4 bikes and fit the roof of a pop-up camper is going to be the Swagman Mighty rack, # S80550, that you have referenced. I have included a link to the isntallation details and a link to a video review of the rack for you.
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Will the Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, # S80500 Accept a 28 Inch Diameter Trailer Tire
The RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, # S80500, mounts in such a way as it does not necessarily fit around the tire. I have included a picture that shows how it would mount to the bumper in relation to he spare tire. You can see in the picture that the upright arms of the rack are further out than the tire. You need to look at the width of the tire, not the diameter. The rack allows for 12 inches of clearance from the bumper to the upright bars of the rack for the spare tire. I have included a link to t
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Can I Mount Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack # S80500 to Square Bumper on 2010 Puma Travel Trailer
The item you selected, Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack # S80500, is designed to attach to a 4 to 4-1/2 inch continuous welded square steel bumper like the bumper on your 2010 Puma travel trailer. It is not designed to attach to C-channel bumpers. You will want to check the owners manual of your Puma travel trailer for load carrying capacities of the camper and the rear bumper. I have linked instructions for the Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack # S80500. Also linked is an FAQ on bike racks for m
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Recommend Bike Rack To Use With Pop-Up Camper
The item you selected, Swagman Pop Up Camper Roof Mount 4 Bike Rack, part # S80550, would be a good option to carry 4 of your bikes. You will want to measure to see if you will have space for the bike rack as it measures 65-1/2 inches long, 26 inches wide, and has clearance of 8-7/8 inches to the bottom of the rack. To carry the other bike, you could either use trunk bed bike rack or a roof mounted bike rack. For a truck bed bike rack, I would recommend the Topline Truck Bed Bike Rack, part #
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Recommend Bike Ladder Rack For Truck Camper w/ 10 Inch Wide Ladder
I do have a ladder bike rack that will fit the ladder on your truck camper. Checkout the Swagman RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier, part # S80630. The Swagman 2 Bike Carrier has a width of 9-1/4 inches and should work on your truck camper ladder. The item you selected, Topline 2 Bike RV Ladder Rack, part # BR1200, has a width of 12 inches and would not work for your truck camper ladder. I have attached instructions and a picture showing the dimensions of the Swagman RV and Motorhome 2 Bike C
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Will the Swagman RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier, Ladder Mount Clear a Tow Dolly
Depending on where you have the Swagman RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier, # S80630, placed on the ladder, it may or may not interfere with a tow dolly. If you find that when bikes are placed on it, they hang in the way, you will have to move them up to the next rung of the ladder or further until they do not interfere. Most RV ladders are offset to the left or right side on the back of the RV. And since the tow dolly will be connected to the trailer hitch in the center of the back of the RV,
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How To Install the Swagman Pop Up Camper Roof Mount 4 Bike Rack # S80550 To a Pop-Up Camper Roof
On the Swagman Pop Up Camper Roof Mount 4 Bike Rack, part # S80550, the screws that hold the tie-down mounts to the roof will need to be attached to the roof supports of the pop-up camper. The tie-down mounts need to be installed to the roof supports to be able to hold the weight of the bike rack and bikes. You do not want to just screw them into the roof. I am including a picture from the instructions that will show a diagram of how this bike rack is attached to the roof of a pop-up camper.
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Does the Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Bike Rack Hold the Spare Tire
The Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, # S80500, is designed to fit around a spare tire that is already mounted to the back of an RV or trailer and is not designed to hold the tire. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. This rack is designed to fit on a continuous welded steel bumper that is 4 inches to 4-1/2 inches square. Make sure to check the owners manual to be sure the bumper can be used for this application. We do have several other bike racks that
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Will the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack Fit a Motor Home with a Spare Tire on the Back
I suppose you technically could move the nearest upright to make room for the spare tire if needed. But you can also make the 2 parts of the rack far enough apart to accommodate the spare tire. The problem with moving the upright forward is that it can only be positioned as far back as the second one is in the product page pictures so the bike furthest away may not be able to be safely secured to the rack. You would need to put your 2 bikes in the center two bike slots. I have included a lin
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Installing the Swagman RV Bumper Mount Bike Rack on a 5th Wheel Trailer Bumper with Limited Space
As long as there is 3/8 inches of space between the bumper and the body of the trailer, you should be able to install the Swagman RV and Motorhome Bike Rack, # S80600, because that is how wide the bolt is that goes behind the bumper. If you look at the instructions I have linked, at the bottom of page one is a drawing showing how the rack fits together. If you put everything together except bolts G and F, you should be able to fit the rack around the bumper and then install the bolts, washer
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Will The Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack # S80500 Fit My 1999 Viking 1706 Pop-Up Camper
The item you selected, Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack # S80500, is designed for square bumpers. On pop-up campers you would usually see a c-channel bumper. Another rack option you may want to consider is the Swagman Pop Up Camper Roof Mount 4 Bike Rack, part # S80550. This rack would attach to the roof of your camper and allow you to carry up to 4 bikes. You would need to check the owners manual of contact the manufacturer for the roof load carrying capacity of your camper. You could also
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Can Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack Be Used on a Tent Trailer
As long as your tent trailer has a 4 inch square continuous welded steel bumper, AND it has the capacity for the weight of the rack plus the bikes, then you will be able to use the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack, # S80600. I have incldued a link to the installation details for you to view.
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Will the Swagman RV Bumper Bike Rack Part # S80605 Clear my Spare Tire
Once installed to a 4 or 4-1/2 inch continuously welded steel bumper, the Swagman RV Bumper Bike Rack would extend 19 inches beyond the bumper. The first bike wheel would sit 6-1/2 inches rearward of the bumper. If you take some measurements to determine how the spare tire sits in relation to the bumper, you should be able to determine if the Swagman RV Bumper Bike Rack will work for you.
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Dimensions for Installation of the RV Ladder Bike Rack # S80630 for a Lance Pickup Camper
The overall width of the Swagman RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier, item # S80630, is 9-1/4 inches. I added dimensions to a photo and produced a short video that should help you determine if this rack will easily install on your RV Ladder. The 10 inch inside measurement you took leads me to believe this rack will work for you.
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Rack with 4 Bike Capacity Needed for Rear of a Salem RV
We do offer bike racks that can utilize the ladder on the rear of the trailer, like the Swagman RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier, part # S80630. Unfortunately, these racks only have a two bike capacity. Depending on the size and construction of the rear bumper, a bumper mounted receiver like the Swagman part # S64025 would be a good option for a 4 x 4 inch continuous-welded steel bumpers. This receiver is not compatible with aluminum or spot-welded steel bumpers. Using a bolt on receiver woul
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How Does the Swagman Pop-Up Mighty Rack # S80550 Mount to a Pop-Up Camper Roof
The Swagman Pop-Up Mighty Rack, # S80550, is designed to be bolted to the roof of a camper. The included footman loops can be screwed into either the roof or the sides of the camper. There are 4 straps that hold the rack to these loops. If the roof or sides of your camper already has anchor points at the four corners, and they are rated for the weight of the rack plus the weight of the bikes, you may be able to use them. I have included a link to the installation details and a video review f
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Ladder Bike Rack Comparison: Swagman Bike Rack # S80630 vs. Topline Bike Rack # BR1210
The Swagman RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier, part # S80630, and the Topline 2 Bike Carrier RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack, part # BR1210, are very similar and share many great features. I would be more inclined to purchase the # S80630 because it has reflectors on the ends of each of the arms, it has more padding on the rack to protect the ladder, and I prefer the style of strap that is used over the # BR1210. You may also be interested in purchasing a 10 foot Long Cable Lock, part # CAB-10,
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Trailer Hitch Mount 4 Bike Rack Recommendation for Use Beyond a 5th Wheel Trailer
Only certain bike racks are rated for use behind a trailer. I have included a link to the available options for you to view. The hitch mount platform racks that can be used hold a maximum of 2 bikes. For a 4 bike rack, we have the Swagman Standard Rack, # S64400. In order to use this rack, you will need at least 15 inches from the ground to the bottom of the receiver tube. From the center of the hitch pin hole on the rack to the back of the upright bar measures 13 inches. If the spare tire st
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4 Bike Rack Recommendation for a 1986 Winnebago Itasca
We have several bike racks that are rated for use behind an RV or trailer. I have included a link to the options for you to view. All of the 3 bike options are for trailer hitches, but for 4 bikes, we have the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack, # S80600. In order to install this rack, your Winnebago will need to have a 4 inch to 4-1/2 inch square continuous welded steel bumper. You will also need to check the owners manual to make sure the bumper is rated for this application. I hav
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Bike Rack Recommendation for a Forest River Pop Up Trailer with Rear Mounted Spare Tire
We carry the RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack for Around the Spare Tire, item # S80500, that can be used on continuous welded steel square bumpers, that are at least 4 inches and no more than 4-1/2 inches wide. If your trailer bumper is a 4 or 4-1/2 inch continuous weld steel bumper, this rack will work nicely and is designed to mount around the spare tire and carry 2 bikes. I have included a link to all of the RV and Trailer mounted bike racks that will work on your trailer, for you to review. At th
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Is an Adapter Bar Required for a Womens Bike on the Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, S80500
An adapter bar to mount a womens or alternative frame bike to the Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack # S80500 is not required, but it is recommended in order to keep the bike more level and the center of gravity more centered on the rack for the safest ride. You can use adapter bar # 64005. I have included a link to a video review of this bar and a link to the installation details for the rack.
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Will This Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack Install Around the Spare of my 2004 Starcraft 3606 Pop Up
This Swagman RV and Motorhome Bike Rack, # S80500, has a space of about 13 inches from where the rack would bolt to your bumper to the uprights of the rack. This should give you enough clearance to fit around your spare tire. I attached a picture to the right that shows many of the measurements of this rack for you to check out. You will need to measure the bumper of your 2004 Starcraft 3606 Pop Up Camper to determine if this rack will work. This rack is designed to clamp around a 4 inch to 4
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Can I Carry A Tandem Bicycle With The Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack # S80500
I do have a solution to carry your tandem bicycle, but using the Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, part # S80500, to do so is not recommended. I contacted our representative at Swagman and she informed me that it is not recommended to carry a tandem bicycle on the Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, part # S80500. The reason it is not recommended is because of the length of the bike and how skinny and how close the arms of the bike rack are. A possible solution to carry your tandem bicycle would b
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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 Dimension Between The Support Bars On Topline 2 Bike RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack # BR1200
I will have a couple of other recommendations that might be able to help you carry two bikes on the rear of your RV. On the Topline 2 Bike Carrier RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack, part # BR1200, the distance between the support bars is 12 inches. You will need at least 12 inches or more of length on your bikes vertical frame member. If you only have 8 inches on your bikes vertical frame member it will not fit on the bike rack. You might look at the Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, part # S80605. T
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How are Bikes Carried on the Swagman RV and Motorhome Bike Racks # S80630
I do not have an actual picture of bikes on the Swagman RV and Motorhome 2 Bike Carrier, item # S80630, yet but I did manage to come up with an illustration of how the bikes will hang on the rack and how the rack hangs on the RV ladder (see Photo). The arms of the rack extend straight out from the back of the ladder on the motorhome and the bikes hang by the center frame that the seat post installs into. This allows you to carry bikes with many different styles of bike frame. You may als
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Will this RV Bumber 2 Bike Rack, part # S80605, Obstruct the Visibility of my RV Tail Lights
If you used the RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, part # S80605, there is a chance that your tail lights would shine through the spokes of the wheel allowing them to be visible, and therefore safe and legal. What I would recommend you do, is hitch up your trailer to your towing vehicle and have a friend hold a bike with the bottom of the wheels as high as the top of your bumper to simulate where the bike would be if you had this rack mounted with bikes on it. Next, have another friend activate your brak
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Bike Rack for 2010 Santa Fe Pop-Up Trailer
None of the bike racks we offer for mounting on the rear of a Pop-Up trailer are designed for use with a c-channel bumper. They are all designed for use with continuously welded square steel bumpers only. You are left with a few alternatives, however. Swagman makes a Pop-Up Roof Mount Bike Rack, part # S80550. You will need to check with your owners manual for the camper to determine the roof capacity before attempting to use a roof carrier. Another alternative would be to use a towing bik
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Suitability of Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack Part # S80600 on 1996 Jayco Pop-Up Camper
The short answer is maybe. This carrier is designed to be used only on 4 or 4-1/2 inch square continuously welded steel bumpers. The aluminum or spot-welded steel bumpers are not strong enough to carry the combined weight of the rack and the bicycles placed upon it. I will provide a link to the instructions below for your review.
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How are Bikes to Be Mounted to the Swagman RV Platform Rack Part S80605
The Swagman RV Bumper Rack, part # S80605, is designed to be used with ratchet straps or some sort of tie-down. There is not any sort of clamp system that is supposed to be used on the upright. It is there to provide another location for using which ever tie downs work best for you.
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Will This Bike Rack Work with My Tandem Bicycle on RV Motor Home Bumper
If your RV or Motorhome bumper is wider than the tandem bicycle then the Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, part # S80605, will work. If you do not already have something to secure your bikes to part # S80605, then you may need the 10 foot Cable Lock, part # CAB-10. You will need to check with the RV manufacturer to see how much weight the bumper is rated to hold. You will need to calculate the weight of the bike rack plus the weight of the tandem bicycle. Tandem bicycles tend to be heavy
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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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Can the RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack Be Used Around a Spare Tire on a 20 Foot Jayflight Travel Trailer
The RV bumper bike rack # S80605 would be a great choice for your tent trailer, because it offers an easy install and will accept many different styles of bikes. As long as your spare tire does not extend past the face of the rear bumper on the trailer you should have no problems mounting the carrier and installing your bikes. This bike rack is made for continuous welded steel square bumpers at least 4 inches and no more than 4-1/2 inches wide. The only thing you should note is that the 2
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Recommendation for a 3 Bike Rack for the Back of a Trailmanor Trailer
The Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, # S80500, does not come in a 3 bike variant, but we do have the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack, # S80600. This rack will hold up to 4 bikes and you can mount it to fit around the spare tire on the back of your Trailmanor trailer. For this rack and the Mighty Rack, your trailer must have a continuous welded steel bumper that is 4 to 4-1/2 inches square. I have included a link to the installation details below. Another option would be to ad
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bike rack, bumper mounted
Swagman recommends bungee cords or ropes be used to attach the bikes to the upright bar on the rack. I would also recommend securing the wheels to the bottom portion of the rack. This rack is meant to be used with bikes of many different sizes and configurations, securing the bikes to the rack is going to depend on the size and frame configuration of the bike. Determining the best way of securing the bike to the rack is left to the user.
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Will Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Bike Rack Fit on a Pop-up Camper with a C-Channel Bumper
You may be able to use the Swagman Pop-Up Mighty Rack, # S80550. You will need to consult your camper owners manual to check for the capacity of the roof and if it is rated for this type of application. I have included a link to the installation details and a video review below. Another option could be to use a towing bike rack. Take a look at the Folding 4 Bike Towing Rack, # S64675. This rack fits into a 2 inch receiver on the towing vehicle. The other end has a place for a hitch ball. You
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Will the Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, # S80500, Fit a 2008 Jayco Pop-Up Camper
If the bumper on your 2008 Jayco pop-up camper is a 4 to 4-1/2 inch square, continuous welded steel bumper, then the RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack for Around the Spare Tire - Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, # S80500, will fit. You will also want to check with the trailer manufacturer for the weight carrying capacity of your bumper. I have included a link to the installation details below.
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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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Can the Topline RV Ladder Bike Rack be Used with a Blue Ox Towing System
Ultimately clearance would be determined would be dependent on width of the vehicle, length of the tow bar, hitch location on the RV etc. There is no way to say for sure if the ladder rack will allow enough clearance for tight turns. The rack is designed to be used with RVs that often flat tow a vehicle, so I doubt that it will interfere with most towed vehicles. But without testing it for your particular combination, I could not say for sure. Please note, the BR1210 is for ladders with ro
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Bike Rack and Mounting Options and Recommendations for a 1989 Winnebago Lesharo
The bumper mount racks, like the RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, # S80605, require a 4 to 4-1/2 inch square, welded steel bumper. If your Winnebago does not have this size and type of bumper, the best solution is to add a trailer hitch and hitch mount rack. If it does have this style bumper, make sure you check the owners manual for the capacity of the bumper to be sure it can support a rack and bike. If you need to use a trailer hitch, I recommend a frame mount hitch for more stability and weight cap
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Fit of Swagman Pop-Up Mighty Bike Rack # S80550 on 2000 Jayco Quest Pop-Up Camper
The Swagman Pop-Up Mighty Rack, # S80550 will fit on the roof of most pop-up campers. The dimensions of the rack are 65-1/2 inches long by 26 inches wide. If the roof on your pop-up camper is larger than those dimensions then you will be able to attach the rack to your camper. If you are going to haul any cargo on the roof of your pop-up camper you will want to check the owners manual or with the camper dealer what the maximum weight capacity is for your 2000 Jayco Quest camper. You will h
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Would a Ladder Mounted Bike Rack be Good to Transport a Foldable Tandem Bike on an RV
A ladder rack could be a viable solution, so long as the bike is not so long as to not provide enough clearance for bumps or inclines. If the bike can be transported when folded I do not see a potential clearance problem. There are other methods for transporting bikes on an RV, but since you are towing a vehicle, the ladder rack would probably be your best solution. Make sure you choose the right rack depend on the ladder steps. Part BR1210 is for round and square step ladders, part # BR1200
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Will a Spare Tire on my 5th Wheel RV Prevent me from Using the Swamgan RV Bumper Bike Rack
Whether or not the Swagman RV Bumper 2 bike rack will clear the spare is all dependent on where the spare is located, how you install the rack, and how you load the bikes. We have not heard from any customers that could not find a way to load the bikes in a fashion that would clear the spare. You could also use the Swagman part # S80500 that is a hanging rack that mounts around the spare tire. With the rack mounted to the tire, you will not have to worry about positioning the bikes around it.
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Assembled Measurements of The Swagman RV and Motorhome Bike Rack, # S80500
I called the supplier (Swagman) about a diagram with the assembled dimensions for the RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack for Around the Spare Tire, item # S80500. They did not have a picture to send me, but they gave me some dimensions. The measurement from the bumper out to the upright bar is 13 inches. The height of the rack from the bottom up to the top of the two support arms is 30 inches. The length of the two support arms sticking out is 12-1/2 inches. And the distance between the two support arms i
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Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Options When Towing a 19 Foot 2007 Jayco Featherlite Trailer
There are hitches available for trailers not equipped with one. We have specialty hitches that are designed to fit on a wide variety of frame widths. Measure the distance between the frame rails at the rear of your trailer to see which hitch will fit. The hitch with widest range we carry is the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 13703. It will fit frames between 22 and 72 inches wide. I have included a link to the installation details. You might also be able to put a front mount hitch
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Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack Part #S80500
The Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack part # S80500 includes protective tape that is mounted to the rack at the point where the bikes attach to prevent the rack from scratching the finish on the bike. I will include a link below to the installation and assembly instructions for you to review.
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How Easy is it To Mount and Remove the RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack #S80605
For the average individual, I would say that it is fairly easy to remove the RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, # S80605. You would be removing 8 bolts total on the three piece rack. The two larger sections probably make up the bulk of the weight. The entire unit only weighs about 24 pounds. So with the right tools and about 5 minutes tops, you could have the rack off the bumper and placed out of the way. It would probably take longer to put the rack on the bumper unless you had a helper. But again, you
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How Does the Topline RV Ladder Bike Rack Attach and How do Bikes Attach to the Rack
The bikes sit in the cradles on the arms of the rack. They are strapped in via the nylon straps. The rack hooks onto the steps on the ladder. You should not need anything else to attach the rack to the RV. You may need a frame adapter, since it is a ladies bike, like part # Y02531. This way the bike can be kept level on the rack. You may also want to use a cable lock to secure the bike to the ladder to deter any potential thieves, like part # CAB-10.
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2 Bike Rack for a 21 Foot Trailer With 13 Inch Spare Tire Above the Rear C-Channel Bumper
The bumper mount racks require a 4 to 4-1/2 inch square, welded steel bumper. If your bumper will not work with the those racks, the best solution is to add a trailer hitch and hitch mount bike rack. The best RV hitch depends on if you want a bumper mount or frame mount hitch. I recommend a frame mount hitch for more stability and weight capacity. I have included a link below to the available frame mount RV hitches. With a hitch installed, you could add a rack like the Swagman XC, # S64650.
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Availability of 2 Bike Rack on 21 foot Big Foot Travel Trailer with RV Ladder
For your 21 foot Big Foot Travel Trailer I recommend a Swagman RV bumper 2 Bike Rack, # S80605, if you have a 4 to 4-1/2 inch welded steel square bumper. After checking with Topline, The Ladder Mounted Topline 2 Bike Carrier, # BR1200, is 12 inches wide at the top which would not fit the ladder on your trailer. Also, I recommend a Swagman RV Standard 3 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch trailer hitches, # S64152, if you have a rear mounted hitch on your trailer. If a RV hitch is needed t
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Recommended Bike Carrier for the Back of a 2009 Coleman Highlander Tent Trailer
RV bumper bike rack # S80605 would be a great choice for your tent trailer, because it offers an easy install and will accept many different styles of bikes. This bike rack is made for continuous welded steel square bumpers at least 4 inches and no more than 4-1/2 inches wide. The only thing you should note is that the 2 bikes would both need to be similar lengths, as the wheel loops on the bike rack are connected to each other. If you need room for your spare tire, you could also use R
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Using Adapter Bar for Womens Bike with Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, Part # S80500
Swagman, the manufacturer of the Around the Spare Mighty Rack, part # S80500 recommends the use of an Adapter Bar, part # S64004. Using the adapter is the best method of carrying the womens bike to ensure even weight distribution between the two bars that the bikes hang from. The womens bike should be placed closest to the vehicle.
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Availability of Replacement Straps for the Topline 2 Bike Carrier RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack
Yes, we can get the replacement straps you need for your Topline 2 Bike Carrier RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack, item # BR1200. I spoke with my contact at Topline and had the straps added to our site for you. You can order the, # BR1200KIT, which will include four replacement straps. You will need to use the link below to order because the part will not be searchable until our site is updated overnight.
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4 Bike Rack for a 2008 Surveyor 19 Foot Camper
The Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack # S80600 is meant to be mounted only on continuous welded steel tubular bumpers and not spot or stitch welded bumpers or on non-steel bumpers. If your bumper does not fit into these parameters then the Swagman # S80600 will not work. If your RV has a trailer hitch in the back there are more options like the Standard 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch Trailer Hitches - Swagman Original # S64400. The Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike
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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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Bike Rack Recommendations for a Coleman Taos Pop-Up Camper
We have an option for your Coleman Taos tent camper, it involves mounting a rack to the top of the camper. You could use the Pop-Up Camper Roof Mount 4 Bike Rack, item # S80550, which, requires drilling to install the included tie-down points for straps to secure rack to the roof of the camper. A sealant is recommended to prevent leaks. I checked on your camper and there is not an option for mounting a bike rack to the rear of the camper, with the C-channel style of bumper, and if there was
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Do You Have a Bike Rack Carrier for use While Towing a Pop Up Camper Trailer
We do have an option for you. The Curt Trailer Hitch Ball mount with 2 inch Receiver, part # D210, would work great with a 2 bike carrier provided there is clearance in between the vehicle and trailer and your tongue weight capacities are not compromised. The tongue capacity is the lowest rating of the vehicle hitch or ballmount. As long as you stay within the lowest rating and have room this will work. A good bike rack to use with this mount would be # S63360 Swagman Trailhead 2 bike rack.
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Will the 2 Bike RV Bumper Rack Fit on a 30 ft. 2010 Salem Travel Trailer with Left Side Spare
You will have to do some measuring to determine if the bikes will fit without extending past the side of your trailer. Each of the rack bases has an overall width of 20 inches. You can use that measurement along with your bikes and check at the back of the trailer for proper fit and clearance of the spare while not extending past the side of the camper. We have other options if this rack will not work for you. I have posted a link below to our RV and Camper Bike Racks page for your convenien
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Topline 2 Bike Carrier RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack Security and Popularity
The Topline 2 Bike Carrier RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack for Elliptical or Flat Steps is very secure for transporting your bikes. The BR1200 bike rack is designed to be easily installed and removed.It is not intended to be left on the ladder of your RV when not hauling bikes. If by secure you mean easily stolen or removed, then the rack could be locked to the RV ladder with a cable lock such as our Fulton 6 Foot Long Cable Lock, FCLK60700, for security. These racks are a very popular seller and se
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Around the Spare Tire Bike Rack for a Pop-Up Camper
The RV bumper rack that goes around the spare tire, S80500, requires a square tube bumper to properly support the bikes. Most pop up campers have a c channel steel bumper and would not be a good attachment point for this bike rack. If your camper is not a square tube bumper, we do offer towing bike racks (see link) that would put the bikes between the camper and the vehicle. This may be a good choice for you.
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Will Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, Part # S80500 Fit with a 16 Inch Tire
The Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, part # S80500 will work with a 16 inch spare tire. The spacing between the uprights on the rack is about 2 feet.
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Tying Down Adult and Childrens Bike Frames on RV Platform Bike Rack # S80600
The bikes being carried by this rack need to be of similar length. Once you position the racks the appropriate width to fit the adult bikes you can then see if they are close enough to accommodate the childrens bikes. Once placed on the rack you would use tie downs to keep them in place. I have included a link to a page with our tie downs.
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How to Install The Swagman Pop-Up Mighty Rack On A 1997 Coleman Westlake Pop-Up Camper
You will need to bolt the tie-down brackets to the roof supports on the top or side of your camper in order to secure the Swagman Pop-Up Mighty Rack, part # S80550. The location of the brackets will be different for each camper, as it is relative to how large or small the roof of your camper is. But, as stated before, there is no way of getting around bolting this tie-down brackets to the camper. I am sending a video link to a review on the bike rack and it will show how the rack is attached
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Protecting Your RV and Bikes when Using the Topline RV Ladder Mounted 2 Bike Rack
It depends on the clearance you have between your ladder and your camper. The Topline 2 Bike Carrier RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack for Elliptical or Flat Steps, part # BR1200 is designed so that when a bike is mounted, it will sit far enough away from the ladder to allow the handle bars and pedal to mount. However, depending on your bike, it is possible one side of the handle bars or a pedal will poke through the ladder. If your ladder is very close to the back of your camper, the bike and the cam
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