2-Bike Rack that Can be Used on a Travel Trailer and Vehicle and Fits 1-1/4 Inch and 2 Inch Hitches

Question:

I was thinking of purchasing the Curt 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches - Tilting, Item # C18029 for use on both my Jeep Grand Cherokee, that has a 2 inch receiver, and for my travel trailer, that has a 1 1/4 inch receiver. My travel trailer has a welded receiver that is used to hold my 15inch spare tire. I am not sure of its weight, but it weighs more that any bike I would put on the bike rack. This is a factory install. My thoughts are to place my spare tire in my vehicle so that I can use the bike rack on the trailer. Your site site shows that this bike rack is not suitable for a travel trailer. Why is that? Is a weight issue or a clearance issue? Thank you.

asked by: Peter

Helpful Expert Reply:

Because the ride at the back of a trailer is so much harsher than on a passenger vehicle a bike rack would have to meet certain structural requirements to be strong enough for that application. Some racks are but most are not. Curt bike rack # C18085 does not meet these requirements but I do have a solution for you.

The Swagman Trailhead # S63381 is rated for use on a travel trailer. But it can only be used in a a 2 inch hitch. In fact all of our bike racks are currently (May 2022) only available for 2" hitches.

You could consider the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2"-100 lbs Item # CC-275, if you have an A-frame. Then you could use the same 2" bike rack on both.

expert reply by: Michael H