Can Surco 2 Bike Carrier be Mounted on Van Side-Mounted Ladder
Updated 05/19/2025 | Published 04/27/2025
Question:
My Step Van will have the ladder on the side not in the back/rear of the van. The ladders will likely be on the driver side. Can I mount one of your ladder racks to my side ladder? Thanks.
asked by: Rocco
Expert Reply:
Hey Rocco, thanks for reaching out!
I mean, I'm sure the Surco 2 Bike Carrier # SP501BR will fit on your ladder, but it would be a terrible idea to mount bikes on the side of your van - that's just asking for someone or something to come into contact with them and cause them to fly off the rack and cause even more problems.
Do you have a hitch receiver on your van? That would be WAY better to use.
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Surco 2 Bike Carrier for Vans and RVs - Ladder Mount
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Ladder Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- 5th Wheel
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Surco Products
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Rocco
5/1/2025
Thanks a lot Jon. I will have to install the ladder in the back then. Yes, I have a hitch receiver in the back, but was saving it for a cargo box. Finally, my ladder is a Universal Exterior RV Ladder, by Stromberg Carlson, LA-401. Is the Surco Bike Carrier suitable for my ladder?