4-Bike Rack Recommendation for Rear of Travel Trailer

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I understand that the XTC4 isnt recommended for trailers, but I will not be using the bumper to attach it. I have installed an ultra-fab UF35-946403 that has a 350 lb tongue weight. Would I be able to use the XTC4 with that receiver? I specifically installed the ultra fab hitch to be able to carry 4 bikes safely.

asked by: Travis

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At the back of trailers the ride quality is much rougher than at the rear of vehicles due to the increased distance between the rear axle and the rear of the vehicle and the much less sophisticated suspension. It's not the way the rack attaches to the rear of the vehicle so much as it is the harshness that ends up stressing the rack too much. That is why you'd have to look into a different 4 bike rack for your travel trailer and not the XTC4 you mentioned.

There are no platform racks that fit this application but we do have the Yakima LongHaul part # Y02476 which would be a really great solution. It is reinforced for the rougher ride quality and also has cushioned frame cradles which help reduce the shock of the roughness as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Since your 2020 Forest River Salem Cruise Lite Travel Trailer has a rear bumper you'll need to install a bumper mount hitch receiver instead of one that installs directly to the frame. This is simply because anything installed to the frame will…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Hello Andrew, Well that sounds like quite the fun trip, what state or states will you be traveling through? You're asking a really important question, especially since you're planning a cross-country trip with about 250 pounds of bikes and…

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Hey Jason, welcome back. For a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, I recommend the TowSmart Trailer Hitch item #TS42VR. This class III hitch with a 2" receiver is custom fit and is compatible with all models of the 2025 RAV4 including the hybrid and PHEV.…

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Hey Mike! The Benton Shifts&Grins Bike Rack for 4 Bikes item #B82FR does not have any built in locks which is a big part of why it comes at such an affordable cost compared to other manufacturer's offerings. You can easily secure your bikes…

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I have a solution for you, but the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes #HR4000 unfortunately does not have the ability to tilt back. I would look into the Malone Runway Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount #MAL82VR.…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Hey Gene! There's nothing on the market that's going to fit all of your requests but I've got one that's pretty close. The highest capacity 4-bike bike rack is going to be the Benton Shifts & Grins item #B82FR. It has a 55 lbs…

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Thanks for checking, Angie. While the Thule Outpace 2 Bike Rack #TH39SA is rated for passenger vehicles and motorhomes, it’s not currently approved for use on flat-towed vehicles like your CR-V in tow. The added torque from towing can stress the…

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