Recommendation for Installing Bike Rack on 5th-Wheel Trailer for Use with Existing Cargo Carrier
Question:
I have a 5th wheel trailer with the standard steel rear bumper and a 2in. hitch where I have mounted a cargo carrier. The distance from the rear bumper to the carrier is 17 in. Can I mount a Swagman platform-style 2 bike rack to the rear bumper and will it fit between the bumper and cargo carrier?
asked by: Oliver S
Helpful Expert Reply:
I may have a solution for you, however all of our standard bike racks rated for RV use like the Swagman Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack # S64663 that you referenced are going to extend too far out past the rear bumper to fit between it and your cargo carrier.
I instead recommend looking at the Thule Range 4 Bike RV Rack - 2" Hitches - Steel, Item # TH9057.
I have attached a video demonstration on this product that you can also check out.
Another possible solution is to use the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk # CC-275 with the Thule # TH9057 or the Swagman 2 Bike Rack # S64663 that you were looking at. The Bike Bunk will mount on the A-frame of your trailer tongue for use with the bike rack, leaving the rear of your 5th-wheel free for your existing cargo carrier. The Bike Bunk fits A-frames that are between 14 and 55 inches wide. I have attached a video demonstration on this system so you can get a better idea as to how it works.
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AerPack Cargo Bag for Lets Go Aero VRack 4-Bike Racks - Waterproof - 17 cu ft
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
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Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs
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- Platform Rack
- Tongue Mount Hitch Rack
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Swagman Traveler XC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches or RV Bumpers - Frame Mount
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- Platform Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
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- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Swagman
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