Recommended RV Bike Rack And Base Plate Kit For 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Question:
2 things we need for our class A RV a bike rack that will mount to the hitch as well as allow our Roadmaster hitch. Does the 2015 Silverado Roadmaster kit interfere with the location of a Fisher snow plow kit? Thank you!
asked by: Paul T
Helpful Expert Reply:
We do offer a dual hitch receiver adapter you can use for a bike rack and also for the tow bar on your RV. The adapter I recommend is the Roadmaster, part # RM-077-2. This adapter has two 2-inch receivers and has a gross towing weight capacity of 10,000-lbs. The adapter does have a tongue weight capacity of 400 lbs.
You will need to use a bike rack that is designed to be able to be used behind an RV. The rack I recommend is the Swagman Original, part # S64152-2. This is a 3-bike carrier. For security, I recommend the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock And Cable For Swagman Bike Racks, part # S64030.
If you plan 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 stem and allows the bike to be carried more level in the carrier while providing additional ground clearance. I have attached a product review video for this adapter bar.
You mentioned you have a Roadmaster hitch. I assume it is the tow bar you plan on towing the Silverado with behind your RV. The base plate kit I recommend for your 2015 Silverado is part # RM-3176-1. These base plates have removable arms that make it look almost invisible when removed.
Since the bike rack is mounted between the RV and the Silverado, you want to use great caution when executing turns. You may have clearance issues and risk damaging the bikes, RV, or truck. The S64152-2 bike rack has a distance of 14 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the upright bar.
You will need to remove the plow when towing your truck. As far as interference, you can check out the attached instructions for the base plates to make sure the mounting locations are not a problem with your snow plow setup. I have also attached a link to an installation video that shows these base plates being installed on a Silverado. You can see where the base plates are located and be able to tell if they will work with the snow plow.
When flat-towing a vehicle, five items are needed. You will need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, lighting for the towed vehicle, and most states now require supplemental brake systems. If there are any of these items you do not have just let me know and I can make some recommendations that will work for you. I have attached a couple helpful articles you can take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 2" Shanks - 8-1/2' Long
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Swagman Racks
- Swagman
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Swagman Original RV Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Swagman
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Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 2-1/4" Rise/Drop
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch Rise/Drop
- 10000 lbs
- Roadmaster
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