Racks for Carrying Bikes on a 1995 Coleman Pop-up Camper
Question:
We have a 95 Fleetwood/Coleman pop up camper and want to add a rack system to carry bikes. I found the Swagman Roamer LT and think the is the right system. The camper has a rounded fiberglass/alluminum top. I am not sure if there is any structural integrity to the top and expect to drill through and bolt it on. Any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks
asked by: Hans S
Expert Reply:
First, check the literature for your pup to determine if the roof is designed for weight carrying and, if so, how much weight. If you go with the Swagman Roamer # S80510 make sure to place the feet of the roof rack as far out as you can because that is where the roof will be the strongest.
Then for a good rack that holds the bikes at the wheels I recommend the FrontLoader # Y02114. If you are looking at fork mount racks I recommend the MountainTrail # RBC035.
Another option is to use the Bike Bunk # CC-275 and a bike rack that works on trailers such as the Swagman Trailhead, # S63381. This rack weighs 30 pounds leaving 70 pounds to load 2 bikes (the Bike Bunk is rated for 100 pounds minus the weight of the bike rack used).
Products Referenced in This Question
Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Platform Rack
- Tongue Mount Hitch Rack
- 2 Bikes
- Fat Bikes
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Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
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- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
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- Black
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Swagman Roamer LT Roof Rack for Pop-Up Campers and Camper Shells - Steel - 7' Long - 150 lbs
- Roof Rack
- Camper Shell Systems
- Square Bars
- 84 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Swagman
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