i'm brandnew to RV camper ownership. i want to have my bike with me. what is the best bike rack for attaching to the trailer hitch at the back of my camper?
thank you!
flyone said
12:08 PM Apr 1, 2011
susi--there are many different methods to transporting your bike, as well as many types of carriers of each method. So having said that, a little more detail may be needed. Do you wish to support the carrier from a bumper? Is it a 4" Sq. bumper? Does the bumper have a hitch? If so how big is the hitch? How many bikes? Is there a spare tire that could be used? There is also mounting systems that mount to the wall of the camper--is that acceptable? Do you wish to hang them or stand them up. But to basically answer your question almost any bike carrier that can be used on a car can be used on a camper, so look for one that secures the bike the best and what you can afford. Investigate a little more what you may want and then ask more specific questions. By the way welcome.
Flyone
heyduke said
08:46 PM Apr 1, 2011
look at the bike racks by swagman...
Luvglass said
09:09 PM Apr 1, 2011
Hidden Hitch makes a very nice product.
Terry and Jo said
07:38 AM Apr 2, 2011
I also suggest looking at all options. Some say that a bike rack on the back, depending on its construction and quality, can be broken due to the motion of the rear of the RV. I guess that the rear can have more "bounce" than the front of the RV.
I know that there are some out there with fifth wheels that have attached a receiver "socket" to the top of their pin box and installed a bike rack into that socket. With that option, one needs to consider whether one is getting a fifth wheel with an air cushioned pin box. A bike rack "bracket" might be in the way of the valve stem for the air bladder.
Good luck in searching and let us know what you choose to do. Your experience will help others. And, by the way, welcome to the RV Dreams' forum. Feel free to ask more questions and make comments.
Terry
susiphotos said
07:53 AM Apr 2, 2011
yikes! a lot to think about. thanks for the input-
hi
i'm brandnew to RV camper ownership. i want to have my bike with me. what is the best bike rack for attaching to the trailer hitch at the back of my camper?
thank you!
susi--there are many different methods to transporting your bike, as well as many types of carriers of each method. So having said that, a little more detail may be needed. Do you wish to support the carrier from a bumper? Is it a 4" Sq. bumper? Does the bumper have a hitch? If so how big is the hitch? How many bikes? Is there a spare tire that could be used? There is also mounting systems that mount to the wall of the camper--is that acceptable? Do you wish to hang them or stand them up. But to basically answer your question almost any bike carrier that can be used on a car can be used on a camper, so look for one that secures the bike the best and what you can afford. Investigate a little more what you may want and then ask more specific questions. By the way welcome.
Flyone
I also suggest looking at all options. Some say that a bike rack on the back, depending on its construction and quality, can be broken due to the motion of the rear of the RV. I guess that the rear can have more "bounce" than the front of the RV.
I know that there are some out there with fifth wheels that have attached a receiver "socket" to the top of their pin box and installed a bike rack into that socket. With that option, one needs to consider whether one is getting a fifth wheel with an air cushioned pin box. A bike rack "bracket" might be in the way of the valve stem for the air bladder.
Good luck in searching and let us know what you choose to do. Your experience will help others. And, by the way, welcome to the RV Dreams' forum. Feel free to ask more questions and make comments.
Terry
yikes! a lot to think about. thanks for the input-
will take a look. thanks