Recommended 2-Bike Hitch Mounted Rack to Use on the Back of a 5th Wheel Trailer

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Hello, Can you suggest one of the Hollywood hitch bike rack 2 bike for 5th wheel? Thank you

asked by: Robert W

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Expert Reply:

I can recommend a hitch mounted 2-bike rack to use at the back of your fifth wheel trailer but not a Hollywood Racks rack. Their racks are not rated to be used on the back of a trailer because of the stress added to the rack from the side to side motion that is exaggerated when installed on a trailer. They're rated for the back of a motorhome but not a trailer.

Instead I recommend the Swagman Dispatch, part # S44FR, which can be used on the back of your trailer. Similarly to many of the Hollywood Racks it holds the bikes by their frames and includes locks for the bikes and the rack. It carries up to 50 pound bikes. I've linked a demo video for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The Swagman Dispatch part #S44FR is a confirmed fit for use at the rear of an RV so as long as you have a 2 inch hitch at the rear of your 5th wheel this bike rack would be an excellent choice. For more info on the rack check out the link I…

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Answer 2

The Swagman XTC2 part #S64670 is a great bike rack but it's not rated for use behind an RV like yours so you'd want the Swagman Dispatch part #S44FR which is similar to the XTC but more reinforced for the rougher RV ride quality. At the rear…

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Answer 3

For a bike rack that is rated for use on the back of a travel trailer, I recommend using the Swagman Dispatch 2 Bike Platform Rack part #S44FR. This rack is one of the more cost effective options we have for you and it will have no problems carrying…

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Answer 4

To use a Women's step-through frame bike on the Swagman Dispatch, part #S44FR, you have a couple of options. The first is to position the bike so that the frame clamp is able to make contact with the bike closer to the handlebars. This will…

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Answer 5

A great style of bike rack for front hitches is the platform style. This will increase visibility when driving. A great bike rack for this is the Thule T2 Classic 2 Bike Platform Rack #TH9045, its is a great fit with your trailer hitch #65003. Most…

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Answer 6

For an e-bike rack for your Letric XP step thru bikes at the rear of an RV the Swagman E-Spec part #S94FR would be a great choice as it's rated for the rougher ride quality at the rear of RVs, has the higher weight capacity needed at 60 lbs per…

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Answer 7

You will want to inflate the tires to the max psi that the tires have. Trailer tires always need to be inflated to their max pressure to ensure you get their full capacity whereas the max psi rating for a wheel is just how much in total it can…

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Answer 8

While we have an option for you, from the photos I've seen, the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH59FR looks to extend ever so slightly past the tow hooks. So what I recommend instead for your F-250 is a front hitch from…

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Answer 9

The step-through frame is not a problem on your bike, but the fenders could be. The Thule T2 Classic, part #TH9045 says that it "may interfere with front fenders." so it is not a good choice for you. Instead, I recommend the Saris Freedom 2…

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Answer 10

The Swagman Dispatch part #S44FR would be the best option we offer as it rated for the rougher ride quality associated with the back of travel trailers and also has 18 inches from the center of it's hitch pin hole out to the nearest wheel tray so…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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