Hi all! I've noticed a strange metal construction attached to the rear of my trailer and I'm struggling to figure out its purpose. Could it possibly be a bike rack? If so, how do I use it? Any insights or tips from those who are familiar with such a structure would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!https://postimg.cc/c6cRm2HTMod Edit: Added url width statement to avoid forum being skewed by the photo side.

Looks to me like someone was practicing welding and were just getting started.It’s too light weight for a bike rack. I’m not sure what else would need to be attached and swing out/behind the trailer. Maybe a BBQ?

I want to say this is for a BBQ mount that swings out and away from the RV.I remember seeing these a few years ago.You pull the pin, and the entire assembly swings away from the RV - so the heat won't distort the back of the RV. When it's cool, you swing it back and replace the pin.I could be wrong...

I also believe its for a BBQ grill. As for how to use it have no idea. I do believe its needs a certain grill for it to work.

I agree, a home made BBQ holder.

not home mad, that looks exactly the same as some we saw on rv's at the dealer, but there is a modification with that strap on top that looks like a custom fit for their own BBQ instead of the crappy ones that come with the rv.

Metal Structure on RV's Rear: What Is Its Purpose?

wnjj
Explorer II
Apr 09, 2023
Looks to me like someone was practicing welding and were just getting started.

It’s too light weight for a bike rack. I’m not sure what else would need to be attached and swing out/behind the trailer. Maybe a BBQ?
jodeb720
Explorer
Apr 09, 2023
I want to say this is for a BBQ mount that swings out and away from the RV.
I remember seeing these a few years ago.

You pull the pin, and the entire assembly swings away from the RV - so the heat won't distort the back of the RV.

When it's cool, you swing it back and replace the pin.

I could be wrong...
craig7h
Nomad II
Apr 09, 2023
I also believe its for a BBQ grill. As for how to use it have no idea. I do believe its needs a certain grill for it to work.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Apr 09, 2023
I agree, a home made BBQ holder.
StirCrazy
Moderator
Apr 09, 2023
not home mad, that looks exactly the same as some we saw on rv's at the dealer, but there is a modification with that strap on top that looks like a custom fit for their own BBQ instead of the crappy ones that come with the rv.
Darryl_Rita
Explorer
Apr 09, 2023
As cheesey as it looks, that's a commercially available BBQ mount. Just another example of the quality of RV products. The grille sold with that mount was of the same quality, and typically rusted apart in short order.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Apr 09, 2023
Wow, I could do better welds with buzz box welder in my garage. That is what I based the "home made" on. Who knew.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Apr 09, 2023
that is desigbned to unfold out past the side and support... Something

What. I have not a clue
neu
Explorer
Apr 10, 2023
LOL
Thanks, everybody! I am on my way to unmount it :D
azrving
Explorer
Apr 10, 2023
The previous owner had to have welded that. Even China wouldn’t do that. Lol