Recommended Bike Rack For Travel Trailer

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I am looking for bike rack rated for use on travel trailer rear hitch. Looking for bike rack that can hold 5 bikes. Is there a rack available like this?

asked by: Gregory S

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Expert Reply:

Because the suspensions on towed trailers are less pliable than those used on passenger vehicles and because of the longer rear overhang, a hitch mounted accessory on a towed trailer will be subjected to more bouncing and shaking force than they would if mounted on a car, truck or van. Because of this, bike racks used in this situation need to be designed specifically for that purpose as using a 'regular' bike rack would result in it being shaken to pieces in pretty short order.

We do have some bike racks that are designed for that purpose like the Swagman # S63381 Trailhead which can accommodate 4 bikes weighing up to 35 lbs each but unfortunately we don't offer a 5 bike rack that's compatible with use on the back of a towed camper or trailer.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hey Tammy, thanks for reaching out! Most kids bikes will require an adapter bar to fit on the Benton ShiftShow Bike Rack #B94FR, yes. If you plan on going this route then I recommend picking up the Adapter Bar #MPG2165 for any bikes that have little…

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Answer 2

Great question, Elijah! The 8-3/8" measurement you're talking about for the Benton ShiftShow Bike Rack #B94FR is to the bracket that the mast rotates on. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the mast itself is 11-1/2" but that's…

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For a rear spare with a larger bolt pattern like yours the best spare mounted bike rack solution would be a Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier #HRSR1 which is instead designed to fit around tires that are up to 15 inches width and does not use the…

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Answer 4

Both the RidgeBack #Y02459 and FullTilt #Y02463 are high-end hanging-style racks from Yakima but in this case the FullTilt has a few extra features so I recommend going that route. Both racks have very similar features as far as tilting/folding ease…

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Answer 5

You will be limited to a hanging style bike rack since that is the only type of carrier than can handle 5 bikes. Unfortunately you will need to use an adapter bar such as #HRBA-PRO for any oddly-shaped bikes such as step-thru, women's, and…

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Answer 6

Hello Frank, thanks for reaching out. We do have cameras that can install on the back of your travel trailer, but nothing that would tie into the UConnect/carplay system. All of our cameras would require their own independent monitor in the cab. For…

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Thanks for the picture Jessica. The Model X/Y Hanging Hitch Rack Tesla carries is just a rebranded Yakima FullTilt Bike Rack item #Y02463. The Replacement ZipStrip Straps item #Y55XR will indeed fit and are exactly what you need. What kind of bikes…

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Answer 8

One of the best features of the Thule EasyFold XT #TH903202 is how compact it can become when folded up for storage. I do have a solution for you to safely store the Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH23JV, but unfortunately the shank does not fold up like the…

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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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Answer 10

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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