Hello Andrew, Well that sounds like quite the fun trip, what state or states will you be traveling through? You're asking a really important question, especially since you're planning a cross-country trip with about 250 pounds of bikes and…
Hello Stu, thanks for getting in touch. For a travel trailer approved e-bike rack, what I recommend is the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack #S94FR. This rack has a reenforced shank, making it suitable for RVs and travel trailers. It has a 70 lb per bike…
The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…
Hi Cameron! For your 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan, I prefer the Curt #C44DR over the Draw-Tite #24982. They are almost identical and have the same weight capacities, but Curt is made in America and Draw-Tite is not. This pretty much always pushed me to the…
Hey Michael, the threaded hitch pin included does not have a optional lock. To add a lock to the Swagman Swivel Hitch Extender item #S86SR you'll want the Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman 2" Hitch Racks item #S64027. This…
To lock the Swagman XTC2 TILT Bike Rack #S64671 to your etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98843 you need the Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin #S64029 you referenced, but I actually recommend picking up the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable…
Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…
Hey Carole, thanks for reaching out! The Swagman Swivel Hitch Extender #S86SR has arms that are about 29-1/2" long. Swagman actually has a dimensional photo that gives more dimensions that you'll ever want that I'm attaching for you to…
Thank you for all of the details about what you're looking for in a bike rack! You are correct that there is a lot of extra movement at the back of a travel trailer so only certain bike racks have been tested and approved for this use, but we…
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…
Hello Jerry, We have a rack that will work for you, but the Swagman Escapee RV Bike Rack #S39SR will not work with bikes that have fenders. I attached an image to show how the bike rack clamps down on the wheel, the fender would be in the way. The…
Hello Joseph, yes there is! What you are looking for is the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable Lock for 2" Hitch Mounted Bike Racks #e88RV. This will work with the Benton Bike Rack #B54VR, as well as the #B94FR and #B54FR so that the bike and rack…
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