Availability Of Hitch Bike Rack To Fit On the Rear Of a Travel Trailer
Question:
Is the Kuat NV 2.0 bike carrier suitable for use behind a travel trailer? I have a 2-inch hitch adapter that clamps to the standard 4-inch square RV bumper. If this rack is not suitable, can you recommend a platform-style rack that would work in this application? Thanks.
asked by: Doug D
Expert Reply:
When using a 2-inch hitch adapter that clamps to your 4-inch square RV bumper on a travel trailer you will not want to exceed the limits of your bumper. The bumper towing and tongue capacities may be indicated on the bumper itself, but if not you could check your trailers owner manual or contact the manufacturer of your travel trailer.
Also remember when using a bolt-on adapter your bumper needs to be a 4x4 inch continuous-weld steel bumper. It cannot be used on spot welded or aluminum camper bumpers.
The Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack, part # NV22G-NA22G, you have referenced, is not designed for use behind an RV because of the additional forces present at the back of trailers.
I've linked all of the 4 bike racks that are rated for the rear of a RV or motor home like the Swagman 4 Bike Rack, part # S80600. This bike rack attaches to a 4x4 inch continuous-weld steel bumper. It cannot be used on spot welded or aluminum camper bumpers. You will still need to make sure that your bumper will be able to handle the total weight of the bike rack and the bikes.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Traveler XC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches or RV Bumpers - Frame Mount
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- 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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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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