What Bike Rack Can I use to Carry 4 Bikes Behind an RV with a 2 Inch Hitch

Updated 03/26/2010 | Published 03/24/2010

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Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(1680)

$416.49

Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs

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$48.99

Question:

I have a sunnybrook 5th wheel with a receiver hitch mounted to the frame of the RV. I need to haul 4 bikes with different frame styles. A swagman xtc4 part # above will accept all the bikes we use. Will this rack work for my application or do you have a better recommendation.

asked by: Dean

Expert Reply:

The Swagman XTC4 bike rack is not built to be used on the rear of an RV. An RV or motor home has substantially more rear bumper movement than a passenger car, truck or SUV. If a bike rack is not built to withstand this movement with the added leverage from the weight of the bikes, the rack can be damaged and fail resulting in loss of the rack and bikes.

I would recommend the Swagman Original 4 Bike Rack, part # S64400. This rack is extremely tough, and will withstand the additional punishment with no problem at all.

For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # 64005 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike is not carried at an angle.

expert reply by: Jesse M