Weight and Weight Capacity of Yakima LongHaul 4-Bike Carrier for RV Use

Question:

I plan on using this rack mounted on the back of my camper with an ultra-fab universal hitch mounted to my campers 4inch square bumper. The ultra fab receiver only has a 200 lb tongue rating and I need to know the weight of this rack so I wont exceed the tongue rating along with the weight of the bikes. I purchased this rack in June 2017 and have only used it on vehicle receivers and will be the first time using on back of the camper. I no longer have the shipping info or other paperwork to determine the weight of the rack itself nor have a way to weigh it. Can you please let me know?

asked by: Jack

Expert Reply:

First, after further investigation, you Ultra-Fab Hitch Receiver # UF35-946401 has a weight limit of only 100 pounds, not the 200 that you stated in your question. It is very important that you do not exceed this weight limit.

The Yakima LongHaul 4 Bike Rack # Y02476 weighs 32 lbs. It has a weight capacity of 37.5 lbs, per bike. Since you must stay under the 100 pound limit of your Ultra-Fab Hitch Receiver # UF35-946401, you will not be able to carry four bikes. You will need to make some choices and carry only 68 pounds of bicycle on your carrier.

You may want to consider using the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005. This allows the bike to ride level by creating a top frame rail between the handlebar and seat posts.

expert reply by: Jason S