Recommended Bike Rack for Jayco Eagle 8 Pop-Up Camper

Question:

Do you have a recommended biek rack for the JAYCO EAGLE 8, circa 1996.

asked by: Donald R

Expert Reply:

We have a large selection of bike racks available that are approved for use with and will work well on your Jayco Eagle 8 Pop-Up Camper. The best rack for you will depend a bit on the type of bikes you are looking to carry, along with the specific design of your camper.

I wasn't able to tell this based on the pictures I found of your Jayco Eagle 8, but if the rear bumper on the camper is a 4 inch or 4-1/2 inch square continuously welded steel unit, then the Swagman Around the Spare # S80501 will work great. This will attach right to the bumper and will secure 2 bikes that are up to 35 pounds each. Its long mounting arms provide clearance for spare tires like what you have on your Jayco. I have attached a video demonstration that you can check out.

If you have a different size or a C-channel bumper instead on the camper, then another good option is a rack that will actually attach to your ball mount instead like the Curt Clamp-On 3 Bike Rack # C18013. This rack will clamp around a 2 inch x 2 inch ball mount with at least 1-1/2 inches of space on the shank. It can handle 3 bikes and has a total weight capacity of 135 pounds.

I have attached a video demonstration on this bike rack as well.

expert reply by: Chris R