Yakima Bike Rack Recommendation for Rear of 5th Wheel Trailer

Updated 04/12/2017 | Published 04/11/2017

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Yakima LongHaul RV Bike Rack - 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Silver

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$398.95

Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes

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$49.00

Question:

was looking at you bike racks. Is it true none are suggested to be used on a 5th wheel trailer. Saw yakima double down 4 bike tilting also your 2 inch curt trailer receiver,plus I believe you have a 2inch extender. Looking forward to your answer. Thanks,

asked by: Thomas O

Expert Reply:

We do have a few bike racks that are designed for use at the rear of an RV like the Yakima Longhaul part # Y02476. This rack can carry up to 4 bikes and would work well for you. Check out the review video I attached for this rack as well.

At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the rear of the trailer which exaggerates the movement of the trailer when hitting bumps. Because of that only a few bike racks were designed to be reinforced enough for that type of use.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C