Can the Yakima RidgeBack Y02458 Be Used on a Travel Trailer
Question:
Can I use this bike rack on my travel trailer?
asked by: Dave L
Expert Reply:
The Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Rotating Rack with Frame Mount Cradles, # Y02458, cannot be used on the back of a travel trailer per Yakima's recommendation in the instructions. A bike rack placed on the rear of an RV or towed trailer will be subjected to a substantial amount of shaking and bouncing, over and above what would be experienced if it were installed on a car, truck or SUV. The folding mechanism of a bike rack can become a failure point when exposed to these bouncing and shaking forces.
A bike rack that will work is the Swagman XP RV and Motorhome Bike Rack, # S64940. This rack does not fold or tilt like the Yakima. While the Swagman rack can be used on the back of your trailer, you must have a Class III hitch on your trailer. We do have several frame mount RV hitches. I have provided a link below should you determine you need a new hitch.
I have also linked you to our selection of bike racks that are designed for use on the rear of an RV or trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman XP RV Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Swagman
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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