Can Swagman Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack # S64663 be Mounted Below RV Bumper
Question:
I do not have room on top of the rear bumper of my 2012 Springdale trailer due too close to body, could I bolt the mount on the bottom of the bumper? Thanks.
asked by: Rick
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Swagman about the possibility of mounting the bumper bracket for the Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack # S64663 so that the receiver is below the RV bumper. He said that while they have heard of customers doing this, they do not recommend it as the bracket has not been tested in this manner.
If you have a 4 inch square bumper on your RV then another option is to first mount the Buyers Products RV Universal Receiver Hitch # 3371804060, which has been tested and rated to use below the rear bumper (see attached image).
You can then still use the Swagman Platform-Style Bike Rack # S64663 by inserting the shank directly into the Buyers receiver or another trailer-approved rack like the Swagman Dispatch # S44FR that will give you a bit more ground clearance for your application.
I have attached a few short video demonstrations on these products that you can also check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Buyers Products RV Universal Receiver Hitch
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Buyers Products
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Swagman Dispatch Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Swagman Traveler XC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches or RV Bumpers - Frame Mount
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Swagman
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