Rear Hitch Bike Rack for Travel Trailer

[teejaywhy]

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 two big mfgrs, Yakima and Thule each offer one model approved for trailer use but they are made for 2" receiver.

The Nash has a factory 1-1/4" receiver.

I know I see trailers-a-plenty sporting rear bike racks - are they just ignoring mfgr warnings or are there models available?

Looking for:
- 2-bike carrier approved for use on a travel trailer
- 1-1/4" receiver
- Wheel tray preferred, but top tube hang is ok.

Thanks!!

[IAMICHABOD]

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

The XC2 fits pretty close to the rear of the RV but with the adapter it will give you extra room.

If you are worried about excess movement I would suggest a anti rattle device,the best and easiest to us is the Hitch Rider.I have used them all and this one by far is the best,it will keep all movement from happening.

[Lynnmor]

I see plenty of them here.

You can easily add a 2" bolt on receiver, it doesn't need to be in the exact center. I added one and carry my bike rack on it, but the bikes stay in the truck till I get settled in, then the rack goes on the truck if needed. Like above post, you have no clue what goes on back there and it may be bike, trailer damage or worse.

[BB_TX]

Agree with above. Have been behind many TTs and 5ers with rear bike racks. Some ride smoothly. Some bounce violently. And there have been a number of posts on here and other sites about the hitch and/or bike rack failing and either dragging the bike(s) or losing them altogether. I suspect most people with rear bike racks have no idea what is going on back there unless they have taken a highway test drive and had some one watch from behind to see.

[BobsYourUncle]

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.