Swagman 2-Bike Rack Recommendation to Fit Hitch at Rear of 5th Wheel Trailer

Question:

I see this says you cannot use it with a fifth wheel. Can you please tell me why that is? Our fifth wheel has a a hitch built in and we are looking for a two bike rack. Thank you!

asked by: Gay G

Expert Reply:

At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the rear of the trailer which exaggerates the movement of the trailer when hitting bumps. Because of that only a few bike racks were designed to be reinforced enough for that type of use.

Swagman has a very similar bike rack to the XC that you referenced that is rated for this application though with the part # S64663.

expert reply by: Jameson C