Swing Away Hitch Extender Recommendation for a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Motorhome and E-Bikes

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Looking for the best hitch swing away for my Hollywood RV bike rack. My e bikes weight about 85 lbs. Combined. I will be using it on a 3500 Sprinter.

asked by: Sam

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I really like the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender # PVP20B because it's easy to use and install.

I've personally messed with a handful of these swing away extenders and it's just really practical. The other options are okay but they feel over-engineered and can have a few more steps involved for a simple process.

Please note that using something a swing away extender cuts the weight rating of your hitch in half so you need to make sure the weight of your bike rack plus bikes won't exceed half the weight rating on your trailer hitch.

I'm attaching a review video I made of this extender on a 2019 RAV4 for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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The Kuat Pivot #PVP20B is only rated for 2 inch bike racks because it extends the hitch point back further than your hitch receiver. 2 inch shanks are stronger than 1-1/4 inch shanks. The shank of a 1-1/4" bike rack cannot handle the added…

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Answer 2

The Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier #RM-195125 that you referenced does fit the hitch of your 2021 Ram Promaster Winnebago Travato. While we haven't had any customers come back with your specific RV we know your hitch is standard enough that this…

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Answer 3

I am not sure which spare tire carrier you saw in the video, however, the closest thing would be Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier #RM-195125. This fits a 2" receiver and provides a spare tire mount on top, along with a 2" receiver opening…

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Answer 4

I recommend the Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier #RM-195125 for your 2023 Winnebago Travato 59KL. I have included a picture with this carrier on a Travato so you can see how it will fit past the bumper and ladder. If you are wanting to use the…

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Answer 5

What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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Answer 6

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 7

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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Answer 8

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 9

A cover being installed on your spare tire would not prevent the Swagman Bike Rack part #S80501 from installing. The rack would still fit and work well. You might still compare the dimensions in the picture I attached with you spare tire so that you…

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We have one option that will work for you. The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 4,400-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2 #8-407-5UC3-EZ uses inner bearing #L68149 and outer bearing #LM67048 so it would work perfectly on your spindle.…

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Answer 11

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 12

That spindle looks pretty well destroyed so best option is going to be to replace the axle. You are going to need to measure your current axles in a few places to get the correct one as we don't have access to what your numbers reference. You…

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