Will Thule Hitch Bike Rack, # TH9056, Work On A Travel Trailer
Question:
Will this work on a travel trailer
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
The manufacturer (Thule) does not recommend that any Thule hitch bike rack be used on a trailer or any other towed vehicle. So you will not want to use the Thule Hitch Bike Rack, # TH956, on your travel trailer.
I do have a Swagman Original 4 Bike Rack, # S64400, that can be used on the back of a travel trailer. It will fit 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch trailer hitches.
You will want to check the tongue weight capacity of the hitch on your trailer, so you will not exceed the specifications for that hitch when using the bike rack.
If you are going to be carrying womens or childrens bikes that do not have the horizontal bar at the top of the frame, you will want to use the Swagman Bike Adapter Bar, # 64005. It attaches to the center seat post and to the handlebar post and provides a horizontal bar, so the bike can ride level on the bike rack.
Another option is if you have a 4 inch to 4-1/2 inches continuous welded steel square bumper on your travel trailer you could use the Swagman 4 Bike Carrier, # S80600. With this bike carrier you will also need the Erickson Cargo Tie Down, # 05605, which will give you the tie down straps needed to attach the bikes safely to the bike carrier
I am sending links to the instructions for the two bike carriers.
Products Referenced in This Question
Erickson Cam Buckle Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks - 1" x 5-1/2' - 300 lbs - Qty 4
- Tie Down Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- Cam Buckle Strap
- Manual
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 851 - 1200 lbs
- Erickson
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Swagman RV 4-Bike RV Bumper Mount Rack
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Swagman
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Thule Camber Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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