Recommended Trailer Hitch And Bike Carrier For Forest River R Pod

Updated 06/18/2020 | Published 06/10/2016

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Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide

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Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs

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Question:

We are concerned about weight on the back of the r pod and thought a tongue mounted rack that holds a bicycle rack would be good. Then switch the bicycle rack to FJ to get to trail. Any thoughts on that idea?

asked by: Sue K

Expert Reply:

I recommend first installing a trailer hitch on the back of your Rpod, and then a hitch mounted bike carrier.

The trailer hitch I recommend is the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch, part # 13703. This will work with RVs that have a frame width between 22 and 72 inches. The hitch can be bolted on or welded on.

The bike carrier I recommend is the Let's Go Aero VeeMe V2 2-Bike Rack, part # VME-V2. This rack is RV rated and has a weight capacity of 50-lbs per bike. This rack weight just 12-1/2 lbs.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

Sue K.

6/10/2016

Jeffrey L.

6/13/2016

If your ball mount is long enough you may be interested in one of the bike racks like the Advantage SportsRack V-Rack 2 Bike Rack, part # HE1011. Another option you may be able to work with is the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer, part # CC-275. This clamps to the A-frame on the front of your R-pod. For a bike rack you may be interested in a rack like the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. I have attached a link to the hitch mounted hanging bikes we offer you can check out.

Randy

6/14/2020

How do you deal with lose over road clearance as the trailer hitch will hang below the existing frame?

Chris R.

6/18/2020

Hopefully it's not low enough to actually cause any issues, but you may just need to be careful when backing out of steep inclines like a driveway, etc.