Bike Transport Options When Towing a Pop-Up Trailer
Question:
Hi. I tow a popup trailer with a drawbar ball height of 19 1/2inch , so I use a 3inch rise drawbar, which sticks up near the bumper. Does this trunk bike rack hold a bike high enough to allow hitching up my trailer and plenty clearance for safe towing. Or, does a different trunk rack hold the bike higher? Looks like you can adjust the bike holders at a higher angle to hold the bike higher? I am looking at roof mount Yakima Forklift Y02098 also. I do hear you lose mpg with the bike on top. I have an idea also that you could weld or bolt the rooftop rack to the trailer tongue crossways behind the coupler...
asked by: Jerry
Helpful Expert Reply:
If you have an a-frame type trailer frame a great option for transporting bikes is the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk # CC-275. This bolts on to a trailer's frame and fits frames from 14- to 55-inches wide. It provides a 2-inch receiver opening that can accept an RV-rated 2-inch bike rack. RV-rated bike racks are shown on the linked page. Please note that you cannot use a standard car bike rack on a trailer, it must be rated for RV's.
The trunk-mount Yakima FullBack 2 # Y02634 is a confirmed fit on your vehicle. You just might need to use a longer ball mount to provide more clearance between the bikes and trailer; note also you lose use of the rear wiper when a trunk-mount rack is installed.
Any object on a vehicle's roof can affect wind drag and therefore fuel economy. But since you will already be towing a trailer the slight additional drag from roof-mounted bikes will not have a dramatic effect on your overall mileage performance. If you prefer this option then the Yakima ForkLift roof bike carrier # Y02098 will work fine on your Subaru factory roof crossbars.
Products Referenced in This Question
Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Platform Rack
- Tongue Mount Hitch Rack
- 2 Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Travel Trailer
- Stromberg Carlson
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Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 4 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
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