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Flapper
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Feb 14, 2017

Adding a rear receiver

We're in shopping mode, and looking at the various models. One thing desired would be a rear receiver on whatever new TT we get, so we can mount a bike rack. Looking at Curt Hitches website, they have a bolt on RV hitch - max tongue is 300lbs. Which would do just fine. BUT - in the instructions, they warn that use with non-towing loads without auxiliary stabilizing straps voids the warranty.

Of course, nothing on their site about what this is.

I realize that the rear end is subject to lots of up and down pounding, so the back is not the best place...but rather than use a tongue rack on the trailer, I'd rather add weight up there with more batteries, and counterbalance with the bikes.

Can anyone enlighten me about these straps? Any other aftermarket receivers that would work better?
  • SoundGuy wrote:
    What can be said that hasn't already been said many times before, other than to repeat that bolting a bike rack to the rear of any trailer is a bad idea. :E Not everyone agrees but it's probably fair to say most do. ;)


    Just to be clear - I was looking at the full, real, bolt on hitch - NOT a bumper mount!
  • "Stabilizing straps" means you lag bolt a couple of screw eyes through the wall of the trailer into a stud up about top of bike level, and use the screw eyes and ratchet straps to hold the bikes from bouncing and floundering around. May need a couple down low also depending on how the ones up top work out.
  • What can be said that hasn't already been said many times before, other than to repeat that bolting a bike rack to the rear of any trailer is a bad idea. :E Not everyone agrees but it's probably fair to say most do. ;)