For those of you who have receiver hitches on the rear of your RV's. I'm looking to replace my old bike rack and can't help but notice they all plainly state, NOT FOR USE ON THE BACK OF RV's. Is this just to cover themselves in case of an accident, or is there a legitimate reason for this warning? Have you knowledge of someone getting in legal issues over this? I've personally had one for over 10 years and never had any issues. Now, I'm kind of afraid about putting a new one on.

“I've personally had one for over 10 years and never had any issues.”You’ve been lucky unless the manufacturer says OK. Most RVers have clunker steel bikes weighing 40 pounds each, not 24 to 28 pounds. Be realistic.

There's no legal issue unless the bikes are blocking the license plate or lights. It's probably a CYA issue since not all RV rear hitches, particularly on TT's, are all that sturdy.

That's pretty much what I was thinking. Thanks, Dutch.

I moved my license plate into my rear window so its completely legible.

It’s because the bouncing will eventually bend it. Look at Swagman. They have several models for RV use.

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Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jul 04, 2019
There’s always a legal issue, Dutch. Manufacturer says “no,” bikes fall off injuring persons and/or property. Then it’s all about the damages to the innocent party/parties. Dutch needs to spend some time in a civil injury courtroom.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Jul 04, 2019
Think FORWARD, look at front of trailer mounting. There are many for TT, 5er’s typically need to have a receiver fabricated for the pin box.
BB_TX
Nomad
Jul 04, 2019
Agree on the bounce. While some ride fairly smoothly, I have seen some bouncing so violently that I wondered how long they would last. And I would bet very few people actually know what theirs is doing back there.
jkwilson
Explorer III
Jul 04, 2019
It’s because the bouncing will eventually bend it. Look at Swagman. They have several models for RV use.
Gonzo42
Explorer
Jul 04, 2019
I moved my license plate into my rear window so its completely legible.
salem
Explorer
Jul 04, 2019
That's pretty much what I was thinking. Thanks, Dutch.
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Jul 04, 2019
There's no legal issue unless the bikes are blocking the license plate or lights. It's probably a CYA issue since not all RV rear hitches, particularly on TT's, are all that sturdy.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jul 04, 2019
“I've personally had one for over 10 years and never had any issues.”

You’ve been lucky unless the manufacturer says OK. Most RVers have clunker steel bikes weighing 40 pounds each, not 24 to 28 pounds. Be realistic.

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