Adding Hitch for Bike carrier on rear??
WE have a 2008 Jayco Featherlight 30' TT. Want to carry 5 bikes... What do we need to do to add a hitch, for a bike carrier (can carry 4 this way, other bike can go inside Excursion or TT.. Can ...
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blaczero wrote:
Bottom line, don't do it. I had a 5 bike Thule rack on my 37' TT hitch and the bike rack itself broke.
The distance from the last axle to the hitch is greater than most bike racks are rated for, the bouncing is too much torque on the rack. Forget the bumper/hitch/mount itself, the rack will break.
Either get a rack on the front of your truck or top of the truck. Or this for a couple bikes: https://www.amazon.com/Swagman-80503-The-Straddler/dp/B07DVZML5X
Ok thx. Yes this confirms are thoughts! No bikes on back of trailer :)) will
Explore the other ideas. Thanks so much!
