Recommended Bumper Mounted Bike Rack Rated for RV Use on 2018 Lance 2375 Travel Trailer

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Great reviews on the Curt E100, including one in which the reviewer installed it with the receiver on the top and not below, as he had clearance issue concerns. Can I flip it so the receiver is on top of the bumper? It would give me more clearance and eliminate the risk of bottoming out my rack or bike tires.

asked by: Bart

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For your travel trailer, I recommend the Swagman Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches or RV Bumpers # S64663. This bike rack will allow you the bumper mount option by utilizing a compatible 2-inch receiver adapter. This is not confirmed to work with other bike racks but is designed for use on this hitch. I recommend using the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 2" Shanks # S64030 for security.

If you want a nicer option, I recommend you use the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # E-100 which can mount on top of the bumper and has a 350 lb tongue weight rating. Then you can use the Swagman E-Spec 2-Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches # S94FR which is a nicer RV rated carrier that has integrated locks for security. I've attached a video to assist.

Let me know if you have further questions.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Bart E.

2/16/2018

Great reviews on the Curt E100, including one in which the reviewer installed it with the receiver on the top and not below, as he had clearance issue concerns. Can I flip it so the receiver is on top of the bumper? It would give me more clearance and eliminate the risk of bottoming out my rack or bike tires.

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Jason S.

2/16/2018

My contact at Curt confirmed you would have no problem inverting the # E-100 trailer hitch receiver to put it on top of your bumper instead of below to allow for greater ground clearance.

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Dave

6/23/2020

I am looking for a receiver hitch for the rear of a 2019 lance 2375 travel trailer. The lance inch and one forth receiver seems to light duty.I want to haul bikes safely.Thanks

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Chris R.

6/26/2020

The Curt Adjustable 2" Hitch # C13704 should work really well on your Lance camper. It can either be bolted or welded on to the frame rails to provide you with a higher capacity Class III unit.

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Answer 1

Hey Barb, one solution is to go with a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter like the #HTAD but the downside is that these adapters cut the hitch capacity by 50 percent and they do add movement and length to the setup. This is most ideal if the rack…

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Answer 2

The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2-Bike Rack #HR200 weighs about 35 lbs. The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack #S64650 is lighter at about 26 lbs. The biggest difference between the two is the Swagman rack is rated for 2 bikes at 35 lbs each and the Hollywood…

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Answer 3

The Hollywood Racks part #HR1450Z is incredibly stable. While it may not look as sleek as some of the more expensive racks it actually performs better in terms of stability than nearly all of them. Actually the rack doesn't move at all so…

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Answer 4

Get John, it sounds like you did everything right but I do have a tip I can share to help get the anti-rattle bolt of the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider part #HR200Z to stay tight. Next time try jiggling/moving the rack around with one hand as you…

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Answer 5

You will not need the Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes #64005 with the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches #S64670. That adapter is normally used for…

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Answer 6

What you described is one of the downsides of using a hitch extender like the #HTAD. It adds a bunch of movement to the hitch. If the bike rack has a standard hollow shank with a non-threaded hitch pin you could use the part #63232 for that portion…

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Answer 7

Thanks for the purchase and it looks like your 2019 Subaru Outback has the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C12136. When we installed that hitch on a '19 Outback we found that it measured 15 inches from the ground to the top of the receiver. So…

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Answer 8

The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style part #S64650 will fit the 2015 Honda CR-V as long as you have a hitch on your vehicle. However, the Swagman XC 2-Bike rack is not a tilt-away rack so you need to remove the bikes from the rack to get into the…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Swagman XTC2 TILT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount #S64671 is a great economical rack to use on your 2021 Lexus RX 350 with a 2-inch hitch receiver. As far as installing and removing your hitch to your…

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Answer 10

If you have bikes with fenders then you will want to use a different bike rack, the Swagman Dispatch 2 part #S44FR or Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 part #HR1450Z are two options I like that have a one-piece 2" shank which minimizes rattle. The…

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Answer 11

I sure can! Not many bike racks that can accommodate heavy e-bikes with fat tires can be used on a travel trailer, due to all the bouncing and rattling it'll be subjected to, but we do offer a carrier that would work for you. I'd recommend…

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Answer 12

A bike rack that is installed on a towed trailer or fifth wheel needs to be specially engineered for that purpose. The harder suspension and the greater distance from the rear axle of the trailer to the bumper will subject the bike rack to more…

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