Trailer Hitch Receiver To Carry A Bike Rack On A 2005 Jayco Jay Feather 23B Camper
Question:
I have a 2005 Jayco Jayfeather 23B and am looking for a hitch to carry my bicycles on the back of the camper. Recommendations?
asked by: David A
Expert Reply:
For your 2005 Jayco Jay Feather 23B Camper I would use the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide # 13703. This is a universal trailer hitch receiver that can fit frame widths from 22" up to 72". This has a lot of great reviews from customers using this on a Jayco Camper. It can be easily bolted onto the camper's frame or it can be professionally welded on for a permanent installation. The max tongue weight is 350lbs which you do not want to exceed. One thing to keep in mind is that Curt recommends using a stabilizing strap with any non-trailered loads; you can use # 18050 or something similar.
For a bike rack, if you do not already have one, I would look into Swagman Original - 3 Bike Rack for 2" Trailer Hitches # S64152-2. This is a hanging rack that mounts the bikes by the frame; if you plan to haul children's, women's, or full-suspension bikes then you will want to add Adapter Bar # 64005 which will secure any bike to the Swagman bike carrier despite an oddly-shaped frame.
A much more economical option for carrying bikes on the back of your camper would be to use Swagman Around the Spare Deluxe 2 Bike Rack for RV Bumpers # S80501 if your camper has a square rear bumper that is either 4" by 4" or 4-1/2" by 4-1/2". This can hold 2 bikes by the frame, you will also need to use Adapter Bar # 64005 on this bike rack if you plan on hauling children's, women's, or full-suspension bikes. This bike carrier would not need a hitch receiver.
I have attached demonstration videos for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Swagman Original RV Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Swagman
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Swagman Around the Spare Deluxe 2 Bike Rack for RV Bumpers
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Swagman
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Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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