Solution for Bike Rack on Vintage Camper 62 Shasta Airflyte
Question:
The multi purpose hitch you suggested for someone else looking to add a hitch mounted bike rack to the rear bumper of their pop-up camper is ingenious...if you dont need much of a on the trailer hitch. My Myrtleinch rides pretty low, and my Subaru Ascents hitch is fairly high, resulting in needing about a 8-9inch . I found an adjustable hitch that works, but unless theres another version of the dual-purpose hitch with a much bigger , that leaves only my rear bumper on the Shasta for my bike. Its a steel Cinch bar 1.5inch wide at the top and 3inch high. I only need to carry one bike that weighs 30 lbs. Any solutions you can think of? Thanks so much!
asked by: Beth A
Expert Reply:
The Curt RV Bumper Hitch - 2", # C19101 you referenced is designed for 4" x 2" RV bumpers. Without changing the current steel bumper, providing it and the mounts are solid enough, you may be able to source a a steel plate to use as a spacer and mount this item securely to your 1-1/2" by 3" bumper.
If you have the space on the A-frame of your trailer, I suggest the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers, # CC-275. Please note the attached product review video. The bike bunk clamps to the frame itself.
Another option is the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers - 22-1/2" clearance, # LC429756. This bike rack installs on your A-frame trailer and lets you carry 2 bikes of almost any size or style by the wheels.
The last option to suggest is the Curt Clamp-On 3 Bike Rack for 2" Ball Mounts, # C18013. This is limited in space but if you are only carrying one bike it will be less concern.
Please review these options and let us know what follow-up questions you may have. I am certain we can find a solution for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Clamp-On Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Ball Mounts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Towing Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Platform Rack
- Tongue Mount Hitch Rack
- 2 Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Travel Trailer
- Stromberg Carlson
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- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 2 Inch Bumper
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- CURT
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