Bike Rack Recommendation Similar to Kuat Sherpa that Can Be Used at Rear of 5th Wheel Trailer
Published 08/18/2020
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We researched and found the kuat sherpa 2.0 to be of great quality and very stable BUT the etrailer site says its not acceptable for use on fifth wheel trailers. Why? what bike rack would you recommend for 2 regular adult bicycles for use in factory installed hitch on 2019 grand design reflection fifth wheel? 2inch Receiver is 12” deep and pin hole is flush at rv rear wall.
asked by: Jody B
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.
We do have the very similar Swagman E-Spec bike rack part # S94FR which is rated for use at the rear of a fifth wheel trailer and would work really well. It uses a very similar wheel cradle and clamp design.
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Jody B.
8/18/2020
We researched and found the kuat sherpa 2.0 to be of great quality and very stable BUT the etrailer site says its not acceptable for use on fifth wheel trailers. Why? what bike rack would you recommend for 2 regular adult bicycles for use in factory installed hitch on 2019 grand design reflection fifth wheel? 2inch Receiver is 12” deep and pin hole is flush at rv rear wall.