Recommended Trailer Hitch and Cargo Carrier for RV with 4 x 4 Square Bumper

Question:

Great, thank you. Also for a 4-bike rack in the 2” hitch on back of our trailer, what do you recommend?

asked by: Erin

Expert Reply:

We currently have five bumper mounted 2" trailer hitch receivers that will work with the 4" x 4" bumper on your trailer. I have attached these options for you but I recommend using the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E-100. This trailer hitch uses steel plates to surround the bumper as opposed to the u-bolts in the other options. The steel plates will provide more support and also look much better than the u-bolt options.

If you also need a cargo basket for your generator and gas cans then I recommend using the Curt Cargo Carrier part # C18152. This basket has internal dimensions of 60-1/6" long x 23-7/8" wide x 5-11/16" deep. It weighs approximately 62 lbs and has a 500 lb capacity.

Please note that a cargo carrier and or bike rack must be RV approved in order to safely haul it on the back of a trailer. The above cargo basket is approved for use on the back of an RV. Don't forget the support strap part # 18050 for non-towing application.

I have attached an install video of the hitch and review video of the cargo basket for you as well. Please keep in mind that bumper itself must also be rated for use with a hitch.

expert reply by: Conner L

Erin

5/20/2018

Great, thank you. Also for a 4-bike rack in the 2” hitch on back of our trailer, what do you recommend?

Conner L.

5/20/2018

For a 4-bike carrier, I recommend using the Swagman Trailhead 4-Bike Rack part # S63381. This is an excellent cost effective rack for your trailer. It has anti-sway cradles which secure the bikes at three points and will help prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-trailer contact. It also has tapered arms which will allow for children's bikes to be carried without an adapter bar. However, if you have any alternative or womens frame bikes then you will need an adapter bar like part # 64005 in order to carry them at a level angle. I have attached a review video of this bike rack for you.