Recommendations for Carrying Bikes on T@G Trailer Towed By Toyota Sienna
Question:
Hi guys /gals Just bought a T@G trailer and would love to carry bikes but company says no to rear carrier, my van is a Toyota sienna with a curt 5,ooo Ibs tow on it ,would like to just put in a tow hitch with a ball and above welded hitch to put bike rack on whats your call ,have read other comments about this but not many pictures to look at so need your input please,
asked by: Stephen P
Expert Reply:
The issue you're going to run into is that you don't have much ground clearance at the rear of your Sienna. Using a dual hitch adapter or a towing bike rack like the Swagman # S64675 won't provide the kind of rise needed to tow your trailer so it's level. When the trailer isn't towed level, it'll be more susceptible to trailer sway, which can be dangerous.
We do have a solution that would allow you to carry two bikes on the A-frame tongue of your trailer, the Bike Bunk from Stromberg Carlson, part # CC-275. The Bike Bunk has a limited 100 lb weight capacity, so you'd be limited to carrying two bikes.
The Swagman Trailhead, part # S63360 would be a good choice of bike rack. It weighs about 30 lbs, which should leave plenty of capacity for carrying two bikes.
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Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
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