Bike Rack Recommendation for an Airstream Sport Trailer

Question:

I already have the Curt Platform Rack C18085 that I purchased from eTrailer: Will it work AOK with this Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk on the A-frame of a 16 ft Airstream Sport?

asked by: Griff

Expert Reply:

The Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting # C18085 will physically mount onto the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier part # CC-275 however, the Sport Rider SE2 is not rated for use on a camper so I cannot recommend you do so. The problem is that if the bike rack has a pivot point, it will increase the likelihood of stress and figure which in much greater when the bike rack is on a trailer as opposed to a vehicle.

Instead of using the Sport Rider SE2, I recommend the Yakima LongHaul # Y02476. Since the Bike Bunk has a weight limit of 100 pounds, The Yakima bike rack will allow for two bikes to be carried under 68 pounds total. Even though it is a 4-bike carrier, for this application you are limited to the 68 total pounds of bicycles. It is the lightest carrier that we have for use on an RV. This carrier comes with locks for both the rack and the carrier so there is no need to purchase those items separately.

expert reply by: Conner L