Recommended Trailer Hitch And Trailer To Carry 4 Bikes Behind 1999 Fleetwood Motorhome

Question:

I have a 1999 Fleetwood Bounder Class A motorhome with a hitch rated 3500 lb towing/350 lb tongue weight limit. I have 2 e-bikes at 51 pounds each and 2 road bikes at about 25 pounds each I would like to carry. The rack would need to be wheel-mounted as the e-bikes have step-through frames. Is there a rack out there that would work? Also, the rack cant be bumper-mounted because its a plastic, non weight-bearing bumper. Thank you for your help!

asked by: Maya L

Expert Reply:

The best recommendation I can make for you is to install a trailer hitch on your motorhome if you do not have one, and use a trailer to carry your four bikes. None of the bike carriers we offer for a motorhome are rated high enough to handle your e-bikes that weigh 51-lbs each.

If your motorhome has a frame that has a width less than 52 inches and more than 17 inches, I recommend the Curt Motor Home Trailer Hitch, part # C13702. If your frame is more than 24 inches but less than 46 inches wide I recommend part # 5350. These hitches have a 2-inch receiver opening. You will need a ball mount and hitch ball. I recommend part # C45036.

I then recommend a trailer like the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer, part # Y08107. This trailer has a weight capacity of 250-lbs, which will take care of your 4 bikes. And the trailer can be used to carry many other items as well.

For bike racks I recommend the Yakima FrontLoader, part # Y02103. The wheels do not have to be removed for this bike carrier and the carrier can accommodate almost any size tire.