The Bike Rack Rocks and Rolls
When we bought the 5th last spring I had the dealer weld a 2 inch receiver onto the bumper and frame. We attach a 4 bike rack when we travel. When I installed the back camera I noticed the bike rack w...
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rdemore wrote:
I just purchased and installed a Swagemen 4 bike rack for the back of our camper. I have been unsuccessful with other setups, and this rack looks very promising. I am going to reinforce the rack with 1" x 2" tube before we every leave the house, and I plan to tie it back to the bumper with ratchet straps to stabilize the rack. We are traveling in two weeks.
Another vote for the Swagman. I just assembled and installed an XC2 64650 and it is very well designed, high quality product. Threaded locking features at all joints to eliminate slop. It's a platform style for easy loading and shorter arm to reduce deflection. It also has a nice curved shank that brought it out far enough from the receiver and up a little to clear the bumper. It beats taking the front wheels off and strapping them flat on the bed, ahead and behind the 5th hitch.
