Rear Hitch Bike Rack for Travel Trailer
Just picked up our new Nash 23D TT and I was all set to order up a bike rack for the rear hitch BUT... It seems most of the racks come with a warning they are NOT to be used on a tow behind! The t...
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First, as an avid cyclist, I would NEVER put my bikes on the back of a trailer. Nearly all trailers have no shocks, like Motorhomes do. So bike racks get pulled back and down from the weight of the bouncing bikes. The physics of this either weaken the rack or the bumper welds, causing failures.
Second, if I were to put them on the back, I would never use a 1 1/4" bike rack or receiver. Unless you pay for expensive bikes, most people have bikes that weigh 45-55lbs.
Third, I don't like my bikes being where I can't see them.
IMHO, if you can't carry them in the tow vehicle:
Vehicle roof rack
Inside of trailer
A-frame mounted bike rack
I have a Swagman ball mount folding bike rack that mounts to my truck's rear step bumper. Since I have a WDH for the TT, my bikes clear the propane tanks when turning.
Second, if I were to put them on the back, I would never use a 1 1/4" bike rack or receiver. Unless you pay for expensive bikes, most people have bikes that weigh 45-55lbs.
Third, I don't like my bikes being where I can't see them.
IMHO, if you can't carry them in the tow vehicle:
Vehicle roof rack
Inside of trailer
A-frame mounted bike rack
I have a Swagman ball mount folding bike rack that mounts to my truck's rear step bumper. Since I have a WDH for the TT, my bikes clear the propane tanks when turning.
