Recommended Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for 2010 Starcraft Travel Star 197RB

Question:

Hello. Could you recommend either or preferably both a bike rack and a hitch for mounting on a 2010 Starcraft Travel Star 197RB camper? I suspect that the rear bumper is not string enough for a traditional bike rack, or a simple 2 receiver so thinking that Id have to install a trailer hitch that would mount to the camper side frame and secondary rear frame behind bumper. Hoping that you have some experience and recommendations. Thanks.

asked by: Greg T

Expert Reply:

The best trailer hitch option we have for a 2010 Starcraft Travel Star 197RB is the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13703. This will then give you a 350 lb tongue weight capacity which will be enough for most bike rack and bike combos. For a bike rack, you are limited to those approved for use on a travel trailer which is rather small but we do still have a few good ones, the Swagman eSpec part # S94FR is my favorite. It will let you carry up to two bikes.

expert reply by: Conner L