RV Approved Bike Rack Recommendation that Fits 1-1/4 inch Hitch

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I want to buy the Swagman Escapee for my fifth wheel trailer but it has a 1.25 inch hitch. Can I use an adapter? Which one will work best and not have play in it?

asked by: Jim M

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All of our fifth wheel approved bicycle racks require a 2" hitch. I would not recommend using a hitch adapter as they add quite a bit of movement and leverage on the hitches they are used in. Your best bet is to install a 2" hitch on your Fifth wheel. Then you would have a choice of five different hanging racks like the Yakima LongHaul # Y02476.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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For a platform bike rack that can carry up to 4 bikes the Hollywood Racks Destination part #HR4000 is a really nice bike rack that is at a really great price. It's really easy to use and surprisingly lightweight for a 4-bike rack at a more…

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We do have a list of bike racks that can be used for both flat towing and a motorhome which I am linking to this answer page for you to filter through. Some of the racks are only rated for a flat towed vehicle or a motorhome though so it's…

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Though the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Rack, TH9029XT, and the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4-Bike Rack, #TH934XTR, are often compared, there are a number of key differences. The Hitching Post Pro offers straight dual arms to attach the bike to, whereas the…

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The bike rack I recommend for your Highlander is the Thule Apex, part #TH9025XT. This bike rack will fit either a 1-1/4 or a 2 inch hitch and can hold 4 bikes weighing up to 37.5 lbs each. This bike rack holds the bikes secure, and it has folding…

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Sounds like you are looking for a bike rack recommendation for the back of an RV. I really like the Yakima Long Haul part #Y02476. It's a high quality rack from one of the industry leaders in bike racks that has been reinforced for the rougher…

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Yakima has bike racks that are rated to be used at the rear of a trailer, but at the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as…

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For your Class A motorhome with dual hitch, I don't see an issue with towing a bike rack and a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I do however see an issue with trying to extend the tow bar. That is not recommended at all as they are designed to be used…

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We do have some demonstration videos. I have included a link below to a video demonstrating the Yakima bike frame adapter, part #Y02531, with a similar Yakima bike rack. The video explains and shows how the adapter is installed.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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