How to Carry 4 Bikes While Towing a Travel Trailer

Published 02/07/2020

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Swagman RV 4-Bike RV Bumper Mount Rack

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$260.83

Erickson Cam Buckle Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks - 1" x 5-1/2' - 300 lbs - Qty 4

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$24.23

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

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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike

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Question:

I am looking to see what you recommend to carry 4 bikes on the tongue of my travel trailer.

asked by: Chris

Expert Reply:

To take 4 bikes with you while you're towing your travel trailer I recommend the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier RV Mounted Bike Rack # S80600. It mounts to your trailer's steel square 4" or 4 1/2" rear bumper, and has a 120 lbs capacity, or 30 lbs per bike.

Carrying all 4 bikes on the front of the trailer is not the best option, because most carriers that mount to the tongue are going to be limited to 2 bikes or a lower weight capacity, like the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers # CC-275 and would still require a RV rated bike rack to install in the receiver.

To keep your bike secure, you can lock them up using etrailer 10' Long Cable Lock # e98891, and tie them down with Erickson Cam Buckle Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks # 05605.

I linked the products mentioned, as well as some videos for you to check out.