Recommended RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack for 5th Wheel Trailer

Question

Question:

i have purchased a 2020 Jayco 5th wheel, model 28.5 RSTS. could you please tell me which ladder rack you would recommend for carring two adult bikes. we pull a small kayak trailer and we cannot use a hitch mounted rack due to clearance issues to the front of the kayaks, So a ladder rack seems to be our only solution, unless you additional recommendations, thanks

asked by: Jim S

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

Unless you used a front mounted receiver and a hitch mounted bike rack to carry the bikes on the front of your tow vehicle, a ladder mounted bike rack like the Stromberg Carlson # LA-102 is going to be your best bet. The rack is compatible with ladders with vertical supports up to 1" in diameter. The rack can carry two bicycles up to 25 lbs apiece. If your ladder and bikes meet those parameters, the Stromberg Carlson would be a great choice for you.

If the idea of using a front mount hitch and hitch mounted bike rack appeals to you, you could reply with the year, make and model of your tow vehicle and I'd be happy to make a recommendation.

expert reply by: Mike L

1

click to enlarge

Mitch

5/6/2025

What's with the picture? I cannot find this bike rack (S80630) on etrailer.

Andrew N.

5/21/2025

@Mitch The Swagman Rv Bike Rack S80630 is no longer available. That said, we have the Stromberg Carlson 2 Bike Carrier for RVs - Ladder Mount - Aluminum # LA-102 which is a similar style bike rack that mounts on an RV/camper ladder.

Answer 1

I'll start off by saying that because of the extra movement that can occur at the rear of an RV, you can only use a cargo carrier with a solid shank in the receiver on the back of your 2005 Class C on a Sprinter chassis; this also means that…

view full answer...

Answer 2

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…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

view full answer...

Answer 4

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Hey Matt, Furrion typically has 4 wires running to their thermostats and the Chill Cube Thermostat #LC74DX is no exception. The harness you see with the thermostat would plug into the Chill Cube's controller and has 4 wires to extra wire to to…

view full answer...

Answer 6

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…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Hi Guy, That's a great question, and thank you for providing so much detail. It really helps narrow things down. Based on your description, it sounds like you may have cruiser style or step through bikes with front baskets, and that combination…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Hello William, I think you already found it! We don't have schematics for every camper showing exactly which components were installed from the factory. I was able to find an excellent YouTube video where they gave a tour of the Coachmen Pixel…

view full answer...

Answer 9

Hi Erik, That’s a really good question, and you’re right to be cautious here. Even though the Curt RV bumper hitch part #C19101 is rated for up to 350 pounds of tongue weight, that rating is for the hitch itself, not the RV’s bumper. Most factory RV…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Hey Rick, yes you can just swap out the shank that you have now for one that is designed for a 2-1/2 inch hitch like the Blue Ox part #BXW4028. You probably already know this but you'll most likely need different spring bar tension on the new…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Hey John, the weight of the Andersen weight distribution #AM3350 is 53 lbs and the Blue Ox #BXW1000 weighs 95 lbs. Worth mentioning is that the Blue Ox is going to do a much better job of actually redistributing the tongue weight to the tow vehicle…

view full answer...

Answer 12

We have bike racks that are designed to attach to an RV ladder like the Surco RV bike rack part #SP501BR which would work well. I attached an install picture and video for you to check out as well.

view full answer...

Recommended RV Ladder Mounted Bike Rack for 5th Wheel Trailer

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Continue Researching