Towing a pop Up Camper and Carrying 2 Bikes at the Same Time
Question:
I would like to use a hitch mounted bike rack while hauling my pop up camper. I have a center mounted tongue jack. I am curious how much my turning radius will be reduced with 2 bikes in between the truck and trailer?
asked by: Chaf
Helpful Expert Reply:
With 2 bikes in between the truck and the trailer the turning radius will not be reduced all that much but every situation is different so the only way to know for sure is to try it.
Another option, instead of using the multipurpose ball mount # D210, is to use the Bike Bunk, # CC-275, which mounts on A-Frame trailers and can hold a bike rack. The bike rack will have to be rated for use on a trailer though. For that I recommend the Swagman Original, # S64152-2. I have linked videos on the Bike Bunk and this rack for you.
And a third option is to use a towing bike rack. For that I recommend a long ball mount, # EA40, which is 14-5/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. The longer ball mount will help with turning clearances. Then you could use a towing bike rack such as # C18013 for a hanging style. I have linked videos on this bike rack as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Clamp-On Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Ball Mounts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Towing Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Platform Rack
- Tongue Mount Hitch Rack
- 2 Bikes
- Travel Trailer
- Fat Tire Bikes
- Stromberg Carlson
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Brophy Ball Mount - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 14-5/8" Long - Aluminum - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Long Shank
- Brophy
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Swagman Original RV Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- CURT
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