Bike Rack Recommendation for Use at Rear of 5th Wheel Trailer
Updated 05/28/2020 | Published 05/26/2020
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I purchased the recommended trailer hitch for a Vanleigh 5th wheel LC730647. I also purchased a Bike Rack: Hollywood Sport Rider Model HLY84FR The packaging states this is not for a 5th wheel, is this correct or am I good to go since I have installed the correct trailer hitch. Please let me know, Thanks,
asked by: Dusty T
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 Hollywood Racks # HLY84FR is not rated for the rougher ride quality of a fifth wheel so you would need a different rack. HR does offer a really great rack that was reinforced for this application with the Hollywood Racks RV Rider part # HLY64FR.
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Lippert 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver for Campers and Trailers - 72" Width
- RV and Camper Hitch
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- 300 lbs TW
- 72 Inch Wide Frames
- Cargo Only
- Bolt-On
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