Will Thule Hitch Bike Rack, # TH9056, Work On A Travel Trailer

Updated 06/30/2010 | Published 06/28/2010

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Question:

Will this work on a travel trailer

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

The manufacturer (Thule) does not recommend that any Thule hitch bike rack be used on a trailer or any other towed vehicle. So you will not want to use the Thule Hitch Bike Rack, # TH956, on your travel trailer.

I do have a Swagman Original 4 Bike Rack, # S64400, that can be used on the back of a travel trailer. It will fit 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch trailer hitches.

You will want to check the tongue weight capacity of the hitch on your trailer, so you will not exceed the specifications for that hitch when using the bike rack.

If you are going to be carrying womens or childrens bikes that do not have the horizontal bar at the top of the frame, you will want to use the Swagman Bike Adapter Bar, # 64005. It attaches to the center seat post and to the handlebar post and provides a horizontal bar, so the bike can ride level on the bike rack.

Another option is if you have a 4 inch to 4-1/2 inches continuous welded steel square bumper on your travel trailer you could use the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier, # S80600. With this bike carrier you will also need the Erickson Cargo Tie Down, # 05605, which will give you the tie down straps needed to attach the bikes safely to the bike carrier

I am sending links to the instructions for the two bike carriers.