Expert Answers about Bike Trailer For Kids

• Become an Ultimate Hauler, Just Like Your Mom
• Moms are pretty resourceful and creative when it comes to facilitating family life. Basically, to be an ultimate mom-like hauler, you’re going to have to magically create more space in your life and in, on or behind your vehicle for something, be it for kids, bikes, stuffed animals or gear. We’ve outlined some of the go-to gear we’ve known moms to use over the years. For the early years, moms stay active and get around with little ones using Thule strollers and child carriers. We recommend...
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• Is Adapter Bar Needed For Carrying Bikes on Swagman Original Hitch Mounted Hanging 4-Bike Rack
• Most hitch-mounted hanging bike racks will need an adapter for bikes with alternative frames like women's and kids bikes, although it is not required. This helps keep the bike level when on the carrier. Some folks do not use them and I am sure you have seen bikes that are really tilted one way or another on the road. With the single arm on the Swagman, part # S64400, it may be very difficult to carry bikes that do not have a horizontal bar from the seat post to the handlebar stem. I have...
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• Can Womens Bike Be Carried On Hitch Mounted Platform Bike Carrier
• The bike carriers we offer are able to carry bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes and women's bikes. Platform bike carriers like part # S64670 will many times use a telescoping hook on the mast that allows them to hold women's bikes at a lower point on the frame. Hanging bike carriers are a different story. We recommend using an adapter bar like part # 64005. This attaches to the seat post and the handlebar stem and lets you carry the bike level in the carriers. You can use...
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• Best Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Ford C-Max to Carry Bikes
• While I do have a solution for you, we do not currently offer any 2 inch trailer hitch receivers for your 2016 Ford C-Max. Our best option is the Curt Class II Trailer Hitch # C12092 because it is rated for heavier towing than a Class I hitch is. If you were to tow something other than a bike rack, you won't have as many restrictions with a Class II hitch. Since we only offer 1-1/4 inch hitches, you will have to use an adapter, like the Brophy Adapter # HTAD, to be able to carry your...
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• Is Additional Pin Or Hook Needed When Using SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack
• There is no need for an additional pin or hook as you described for the SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack, part # SR2415. The bike rack does have a threaded anti-rattle hitch pin which does a good job of reducing rattle when the bike rack is installed. This bike rack will hold up to 4 bikes and has a weight capacity of 140 lbs. When loading bikes in the carrier it is always a good practice to place the heaviest bike closest to the vehicle to keep additional stress off the back of the...
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• Can Rear Hatch Be Opened With Trunk-Mount Bike Rack Attached To 2016 Mazda CX-5
• There are no trunk mount bike carriers that will allow the rear hatch on a vehicle to open. The Hollywood Racks Over-The-Top bike carrier # HRF2 is a great bike carrier for vehicles that have rear spoilers. The bike carrier has adjustable arms and has a weight capacity of 35-lbs per bike. If you are planning on carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes or women's bikes I recommend using an adapter bar like part # 64005. This attaches between the seat post and the handlebar...
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• Do I need a Bike Adapter Bar to Mount a Womens or Childrens Bike on a Yakima King Joe Bike Rack
• It is highly recommended to use a bike adapter bar if you are carrying any women's, children's or alternative framed bikes without the top horizontal cross tube. This is because most bike racks, like the Yakima HangOut 3 # Y02638, use the horizontal cross tube to mount the bikes to the bike rack. When a horizontal cross tube dips down, like with a women's bike, or is very short, like on a children's bike, mounting bikes to a bike rack can be difficult. Using a bike adapter bar will not...
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• Double-Sided Lock Options To Prevent Kids From Opening An Exterior RV Door
• A double-sided deadbolt lock like the Valterra Deadbolt Lock for RVs or Mobile Homes # L32CS3208 is going to be the option that we currently offer to secure the door how you want to, but the reason the current lock is able to open from the inside without the key is for safety in the event of a fire. If you have a removable window in that area to escape then you'd still be fine.
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• How to Determine if Weight Distribution System is Needed
• I love the fact you are taking the potential need for a weight distribution system seriously and the first thing I'd like to note is that a weight distribution system is strongly recommended if your trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50% of your vehicle's weight (GVWR). In regard to tongue weight, you do not need to find the weight of the two different axles, as you can see by the cut out, I added from the help article I linked for you on how to determine tongue weight. Along with the weigh...
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• Why are Some Bike Racks Recommended for 5th-Wheel Trailers but Not Travel Trailers?
• The reason why we differentiate between bike racks that are designed for travel trailers and 5th-wheel trailers is because travel trailers have to account for the additional length of the direct hitch connection from the trailer to the vehicle. This adds more total length to travel trailers and causes more torque/force to be exerted on the back of the trailer. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows how a hitch receiver mount adds more length. If you need a recommendation of a bike...
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• Need a Bike Rack for a Travel Trailer
• The RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount, # RKY10004 is not rated for RV use. Having the proper rating is important to ensure the rack can hold up against the force exerted on it while being mounted to the back of the trailer. There is greater side to side movement placed on a bike rack that is mounted to the back of a trailer than mounted on an automobile. The rating indicates that the bike rack has been tested and approved for that increased torque that...
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• Is There 2-Bike Version of Yakima LongHaul Hanging Bike Rack For Travel Trailer
• There is not a 2-bike version of the Yakima LongHaul RV Bike Rack - 4 Bikes # Y02476. You can still use the LongHaul # Y02476 with two bikes if you want, just mount them in the cradles closest to the trailer. There is not actually a hanging 2-bike rack rated for use behind a travel trailer, only platform-style 2-bike racks like the Swagman Nomad # S36FR.
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• Can Hollywood Racks Destination be Used on Camping Trailer
• So, I'm not quite sure what you are referring to in regards to clearing a a flat, 10 foot high back wall (maybe you meant inches?) but the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack # HLY94FR does have a 9 inch shank rise, which should alleviate any concerns about clearances. Having said that, this bike rack is not rated for use behind a trailer due to the substantial bounce/movement that occurs at the rear of a trailer so it can get damaged and isn't covered under warranty for that use. There...
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• Towing Small Utility Trailer and Carrying Bikes with Class II Hitch on Subaru Outback Wagon
• Although we don't offer a dual hitch adapter for a 1-1/4 inch hitch like the # 36284 you'd looked at, I do have a solution that could work for you, assuming that your bike rack and bikes weigh less than 100 lbs and the trailer's tongue weight plus the weight of the bikes and rack don't exceed the 300 lb tongue weight capacity of the # 36284 hitch. I'd recommend using the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk, part # CC-275 which is compatible with bike racks designed for use on an RV. The bike bunk...
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• Why Some Bike Racks Cannot Be Used on Travel Trailers
• Because travel trailers have a less sophisticated suspension and a longer rear overhang than a passenger vehicle would, any accessory installed on the back of a travel trailer will be subjected to much more rattling, bouncing and banging around that it would see if it were installed on a car, truck or van. Bike racks for this application need to be specifically designed for use on a travel trailer, otherwise they'll be shaken to pieces pretty quickly, resulting in the loss of the bikes...
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• Information About Swagman Traveler XCS 2 Bike Rack When Towing A Trailer
• The Swagman Traveler XCS, part # S64664 is designed to allow you to tow and carry bikes in your trailer hitch at the same time. This eliminates the problem with trying to find a place to secure your bikes when towing your trailer. This bike rack will fit over a 2-inch ball mount shank and holds bikes that weigh up to 40-lbs each with tires up to 3-1/2 inches wide and a wheelbase up to 52-inches. You may want to consider a longer ball mount to make sure you have enough clearance when...
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• Ultra-Fab 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver For Carrying Bikes on Rear of RV
• If your camper has frame rails that are between 47-1/8 and 77 inches apart, the Ultra-Fab # UF35-946403 will work. The hitch has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity, which means that the weight of the bikes and the rack they're carried on cannot exceed 350 lbs. This being said, be aware that most bike racks out there aren't designed for use on the rear of a towed camper. A bike rack installed on a towed camper will be subjected to an extreme amount of bouncing and crashing that it wouldn't...
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• Why Bike Racks Are Rated for Motohome But Not Fifth Wheel
• While we do have a fantastic option for a bike rack that can be used on the back of a fifth wheel trailer but some racks are made sturdy enough to be used on the rear of a motorhome but the extreme movement that occurs at the back of a fifth wheel trailer was deemed too much by the manufacturers. I great rack similar that will work on the rear of a fifth trailer is the Swagman Es-Spec 2 Bike Platform Rack # S94FR; this 2-bike platform rack is a frame-mount so it will work with bikes with...
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• How Much Does the Draw-Tite Hitch for a 2013 Toyota Sienna Weigh and Recommended Bike Rack
• The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76112 which is a fit for a 2013 Toyota Sienna weighs around 40 lbs. This will be the case for pretty much all trailer hitch options for this vehicle give or take a few pounds. For a bike rack, the Thule Apex XT 5 Bike Rack part # TH9026XT is an excellent option which will allow you to carry up to five bikes. It has a tilting design so you can access the rear hatch with the rack installed. The Thule Apex XT weighs 35 lbs which is very...
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• Swagman 4-Bike Rack for Use Behind Fifth Wheel RV
• According to my technical contact at Swagman the company has done extensive testing regarding the forces that are expected when using a hitch mounted bike rack on the receiver of an RV and other trailers. As a result of this testing they have specifically over engineered the bike racks to accommodate the additional forces that will be exerted on the bike racks. Swagman has tested and over engineered specific of their bike racks to handle the forces and stresses related to being used...
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