4 Bike Rack Recommendation for Use at the Rear of a Fifth Wheel Trailer
Updated 07/30/2020 | Published 04/07/2020
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
My fifth came with a 2inch receiver from the factory. The information for the C18087 says it cannot be used for a towable camper or fifth wheel. Can I ask why this is?
asked by: Dan M
Helpful Expert Reply:
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.
The platform bike racks are longer and heavier which adds even more strain if they were to be used on a 5th wheel or camper trailer. So for a 4 bike rack the Swagman Trailhead part # S63381 would be the way to go as it's a really solid rack and is compatible with the 5th wheel trailers and campers. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Rack
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fat Tire Bikes
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Bike Rack For Carrying 2 Full Size Bikes And 2 Kids Bikes
- Q&A: How Easy is it to Install the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes?
- Video: Fit Check: Yakima LongHaul RV Bike Rack on a 2015 Grand Design Reflection Fifth Wheel
- Video: DIY Install: Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on your 2020 Toyota RAV4
- Video: Mount: Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Video: Review of the Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 5 Bikes
- Video: Installation Guide for the Yakima LongHaul RV Bike Rack on a 2022 Jayco Greyhawk Motorhome
- Shop: Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Shop: Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Shop: Yakima LongHaul RV Bike Rack - 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Silver
- Shop: Rich Solar MPPT Solar Charge Controller - 12V, 24V, 36V, or 48V - Surface Mount - LCD - 60 Amp
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Q&A: Why Do Hitch Extenders Reduce Hitch Capacity but Long Ball Mounts Do Not
- Q&A: Shortest 2 Trailer Hitch Extender Available
- Search Results: x brace stabilizer
- Shop: Stromberg Carlson Base Pad Extreme for RVs and Trailers - 6,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Search Results: rv and camper bike racks
- Shop: MORryde Hidden RV Slide Out Storage Tray - 22" x 32" - 70 Percent Extension - 25 lbs
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between the JT Strong Arm Jack Kits 191023 & 191025?
- Shop: Swagman Trailhead RV Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches
- Q&A: Recommendation for 4-Bike Racks for Use on a Jayco Jay Flight Trailer
- Q&A: Comparing Steel and Aluminum Ultra-Fab 5th Wheel King Pin Tripod Stabilizers
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Video: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor Feature Breakdown
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
on Hitch Bike Rack
Jason W.
7/26/2020
I had the same question regarding the use of a 4 bike carrier on the back of our 5th wheel. Thank you for the answer, recommendation and explanation. I do have one follow up. We have a Yakima Ridgeback that we use behind our truck and it does a great job. I notice that it isn’t “rated for use” behind a 5th wheel. Why is this? You would think as sturdy as it is (and expensive) that it would work. (Note we purchased this rack many years before buying a camper.). Also, we have four bikes; two adults and two kids. One adult and one kid bikes are off the shelf box store mountain bikes (not super lightweight fancy ones), the other two bikes are Trek (still not super light weight, but lighter than box store). Would the Swagman you recommend be ok for that combo?