Rear Hitch Bike Rack for Travel Trailer

teejaywhy wrote:
My intention is to avoid any questionable setup, that's why I'm looking for help to find racks that are spec'ed to be used on a TT. My trailer has both shocks and a factory hitch which is approved for bike rack use. (welded to frame not just the bumper).

The bikes are hardtail mountain bikes @28lbs each.

Lynnmor wrote:
I see plenty of them here.

Thanks, Lots of "RV" racks there but unfortunately, after you use the filter to specify "Towable Camper" and "1-1/4" receiver", you are left with one choice, not a great one but an option nonetheless:
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bike-Racks/Reese/63120.html

IAMICHABOD wrote:
You could use This XC2 Bike Rack It is RV approved. They also offer the XC It will fit the 1/14 receiver.

The XC2 is the one I use and it is very sturdy, to adapt it to the 1 1/4 you could use one of These

Thanks, The XC2 is clearly labeled for RV/Trailer use but the XC lacks that language :(

I'm hoping to avoid the use of an adapter.

jplante4 wrote:
This goes on the tongue.

Thanks. An interesting solution.

It seems the limiting factor is the 1-1/4" receiver and I may need to explore replacing it with a 2".

If you have a hitch integrated into the frame, you're fine. Problems arise when they try to bolt a bike rack on a square tube bumper which is about as strong as a beer can. If you have the true frame integrated hitch you can use any bike rack you want