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which bike carrier?

boubou64
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using a yakima doubledown bike rack on the rear hitch of the 5th wheel. It's (the rack) a bit wobbly and also awkward to put the bikes onto.
Which bike rack would you recommend for the back of the 5th wheel?
There are a few out there and looking for the best option and ease of use.
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boubou64
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Roads Less Traveled wrote:
We used a cheap Swagman bike rack and it was very hard on the bikes.

We upgraded to a Kuat NV bike rack on the back of our 5th wheel and it is fabulous. Pics here:

Kuat NV Bike rack for 5th Wheel (and truck too!)

Thanks for sharing
We aren't looking for cheap we want the beat solution
Never heard of that brand... I'll check it out
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2010 Ram 1500 HEMI with integrated brake controller, tow mirrors and Michelins LTX/AT2 275/65R20 max load: 3750 lbs. @ 80 psi
Superglide 2700
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Roads_Less_Trav
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We used a cheap Swagman bike rack and it was very hard on the bikes.

We upgraded to a Kuat NV bike rack on the back of our 5th wheel and it is fabulous. Pics here:

Kuat NV Bike rack for 5th Wheel (and truck too!)
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GrumpyGator
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Here's a cheaper solution for anti-wobble:

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tvman44 wrote:
This is the one I use. ๐Ÿ™‚


Does the 10 1/2 inch distance from the centre of the receiver pin hole to the edge of the first wheel hoop alow the bike to clear your access ladder on the back of your 5er or is an extension required?
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Dennis_M_M
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RV Volunteers CONUS wrote:
Spudnut81 wrote:
X2 on the Swagman


Ditto X3


X4 - works great.
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boubou64
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Thanks! I think I'll sell the Yakima (good rack but we have a bike that doesn't sit on it too well due to fork and we'd like something easier to use)
Swagman it is ๐Ÿ™‚
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Devoredude
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We have the same rack, works great. Really need to crank down the hitch bolt for it not to wobble.
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OH48Lt
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Here is the one we use. Absolutely no wobble. I like the way the bike wheels sit in the trays. Well made and the price is right.

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IAMICHABOD
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This will take the wobble out. I use it on my Swagman, no wobble no noise.

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RV_CONUS
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Spudnut81 wrote:
X2 on the Swagman


Ditto X3
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Spudnut81
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X2 on the Swagman
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tvman44
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This is the one I use. ๐Ÿ™‚
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