Are There Bike Racks Rated For Use With Flat Towed Vehicles

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Do you carry bike racks for those of us motorhome flat towing a vehicle?

asked by: James C

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Expert Reply:

Yes, on each of our bike rack product pages we have a little graphic (pictured below) showing what type of vehicles the bike rack is rated to work with. The Yakima LongHaul RV Bike Rack # Y02476 you were looking at is rated for use on all vehicles, trailers, motorhomes, and flat towed vehicles.

If you could give me some more information on the weight of your bikes and how many you want to haul then I'd be happy to find the correct rack for your needs.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

We do have bike racks that are rated for use in a hitch of a vehicle that is being flat towed like the Yakima LongHaul 4 #Y02476. Not every rack is rated for this application as towed vehicles typically have a slight side to side sway that some…

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Answer 2

Carrying bikes while using a tow dolly can be a bit tricky since the rear of your towed vehicle will be angled down so instead I recommend using the Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount #325-GH-304 in the rise position and then using the lowest…

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Answer 3

We have a handful of 2" hitch mount bike racks from Thule, but only certain ones have been tested and approved for use on a motorhome so it does narrow down the list a little bit. If you have bikes without front fenders then the best option is…

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Answer 4

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 5

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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 8

Most critical to trailer tire performance and durability are 1) proper inflation 2) observance of the tire's rated load capacity and 3) observance of the tire's speed rating. If either of these factors is off the mark then the tire will tend…

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Answer 9

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 10

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 11

I wish I could say yes, but as of right now they are not a fit for the 2016 models and we do not have any other suspension enhancement options. If you are trying to fight suspension sag from the tongue weight of a trailer there is a better option. A…

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Answer 12

Yes, the best option we can offer you to add fuel capacity is with the DeeZee Truck Bed Auxiliary Tank part #DZ91752X which should fit in the space you have between the cab and 5th wheel hitch no problem as it is only 9" deep. I don't have…

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