Recommended 2-Bike 2-Inch Hitch-Mount Bike Carrier for Use on Trailer

Question:

What 2 bike carrier do you suggest?

asked by: Richard V

Expert Reply:

A bike rack that will be installed on a trailer, such as when used along with the handy Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk # CC-275, must be built and rated for such an application. Trailer-mounted accessories like bike carriers are subjected to more mechanical stress than those mounted on a passenger vehicle so you'll need to choose one with the required strength for that application.

The linked page will show you all available 2-bike trailer-rated hitch bike racks that you can use in the 2-inch Bike Bunk.

Keep in mind that the Bike Bunk has a 100-lb capacity and this means that the combined weight of your two bikes plus the weight of the carrier you choose cannot exceed this limit. Generally this will mean that you'll be better off with a lighter hanging-style carrier than with a platform style rack. A cost-effective option is the 36-lb Thule Range # TH9057 which is a hanging carrier that suspends the bikes from their frames. This carrier has a substantial weight capacity of 36-lbs per bike. Please see the linked video for further information.

This hitch comes with a built in bike lock..

expert reply by: Adam R