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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BobsYourUncle wrote:
Have you ever followed behind a TT or 5ver going down the highway with a loaded bike rack?
I have quite a few times. It's rather scary how much it flings forward and back. And you cannot see it from the drivers seat.
I have one for the back of the TT. I'd like to use it but wouldn't consider it without a provision for lateral support to prevent it from flexing to and fro.
Mine is a 2" reciever.
I agree! Although I had a rear camera on my trailer and could see the bikes. I had them ratchet strapped to the back wall of the trailer with some 3/8" stainless eye bolts. This kept the rack from moving. I also had a set bolt to remove the slop from the receiver. With that I could watch my bikes (4 of them) and they would barely move. Towed like that for 12 years. I did use pool noodles where the bikes may rub each other, never any damage.
Like Bob said I've seen plenty on the road that I just get on around them. Don't need to sit behind them watching them get closer to the road.
You will also want to offset the weight of the bikes by adding more weight to the front to keep tongue weight in check.
