What 2-Bike Platform Bike Rack Can I Mount on the Back of my R-Pod Travel Trailer  

We mounted a Swagman XC2 rack to the back of our Jayco. It works perfectly. I had to get a receiver mounted to the back because the Jayco bumper would not hold the weight. But it was worth it.

I purchased the 4-bike Swagman. I could only carry 2 bikes because the 2" receiver on my Cougar is too far back under the rear of the trailer. I did not want to use a 2" receiver extension because they don't mount very solid and I did not want to promote movement of the bike rack.

Although the Swagman Travelor XC2 is a solid, well-made quality bike rack, I would not recommend it for single axle trailers! I mounted it to rear 4" square bumper on my 18ft. Retro trailer. I encountered some strong crosswind gusts in East Texas last spring which started the trailer "fishtailing" wildly with two 25-27lb. bicycles. It was the most violent whipping back and forth I've ever experienced towing a trailer. It was touch and go but after taking my foot off the gas and NOT touching the brake, I was able toslowly bring my truck and trailer under control. A friend in front of us towing a single-axle trailer with no bike rack moved around a little from the wind gust, but never 'FISHTAILED". I'm not sure if a tandem-axle trailer would be less prone. If you're looking for a bike rack to mount on back of a single-axle trailer, I'd recommend one with two mounting points as opposed to only one, for a more solid attachement.

I installed the Swagman Traverler XC2 on the back of a 16' Palomina Puma UltraLite trailer. W/ 2 bikes, we made the trip from MD to CA and back 7k+ miles (& a lot of additional weekend trips) ... zero problems with the rack. I also occasionally put it directly on our Diesel Cayenne ... when using for that purpose it sits a bit low and close to the car and could use a hitch extension.

I owned both the Swagman XTC2 rack (first) and the Swagman XC2 (second). I used both on a 5th wheel trailer. When a hold-down clamp broke on the XTC2, I contacted the manufacturer and they wrote me that it was NOT qualified for use on a 5th wheel trailer and that I should upgrade to the XC2. (Fifth wheels bounce much more.) The XTC2 lasted several 2,800 mile round trips to Florida before it broke. I never liked how it rocked back-n-forth so much, even after welding some of the joints. The XC2 is much sturdier. Differences: The XTC2 mounts a little higher, so if ground clearance is an issue, go with it. I also liked the nice rubber straps on the tire slots, but I always used Velcro straps in addition. The XC2 is much sturdier and only fits a 2” receiver. Bikes are a little closer to the ground since the 2” post comes straight out. It does not have the nice rubber straps. Ensure your 2” receiver very sturdy. My receiver is 2’ long. It was welded to a 3” angle iron added to the rear bumper AND to an added cross member about 18” in from the bumper. The added cross member avoids putting all the stress on the bumper. Don’t trust bumper mounted hitches with 2 or more bikes.