FLHTCI
Dec 10, 2016Explorer
Bumper strength
Hello, We have a 2013 Jaco Whitehawk. We'd like to install a receiver and a bike rack. I understand some RV bumpers are not strong enough to hold a bike rack. Any help would be appreciated. The ...
ssthrd wrote:My last TT the tire fell off the bumper. It took a few years and many thousands of miles, but it did fall off.
I never really gave it a thought before, but what about a spare tire? The last two travel trailers which we purchased new had the spare tire mounted on the rear "bumper". To this point after 20,000 miles, I see no Ill effects on the structure. I assume that the manufacturer mounted them there, but I don't know for sure.
I was thinking about mounting a hitch to carry a 200 lb scooter behind the TT, but the good folks here talked me out of it.