Bike Rack Recommendation for Carrying 4 Bikes Behind a 2004 Aerolite Cub Hybrid Travel Trailer
Question:
I have a 2004 Aerolite cub 22 foot hybrid travel trailer would like to know is there a bike rack that will work with the spare tire or a bumber mount system that would be better.
asked by: Matt G
Expert Reply:
We have several bike racks that are recommended for use behind a travel trailer, see link. For 4 bikes, I would select the Swagman Hitch Bike Rack, # S64400, and the RV Bumper 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver, # E-100, if the trailer bumper is a 4 inch square all steel channel bumper. This bike rack measures 14-1/2 inches from the center of the first hitch /pin hole to the back of the upright bar, so it will clear a spare tire as long as the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the spare tire is less than 14-1/2 inches.
Another option would be the Swagman 4 Bike RV Mounted Rack, # S80600, which also requires a 4 to 4-1/2 inch square all steel channel bumper. With this option you will not need a hitch on the RV but you will need tie downs. The part# 05605 would work, and the carrier would need to be positioned so the bikes would fit with the spare tire.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman RV 4-Bike RV Bumper Mount Rack
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Swagman
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Erickson Cam Buckle Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks - 1" x 5-1/2' - 300 lbs - Qty 4
- Tie Down Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- Cam Buckle Strap
- Manual
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 176 - 350 lbs
- Erickson
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