Installation Instructions for Swagman RV Bike Bag

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Do you have a video on the use of this cover? You folks generally have them on the product page. I want to use in a couple different scenarios. I have 2 ebikes that will be carried on the back of my 5th wheel and on the back of my SUV. I have different bike racks in both cases. If I could see how this fastens over and around the bikes I could tell if it could work for me. Thanks

asked by: Bob S

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The Swagman RV Bike Bag # S24FR that you referenced simply drapes around the rack and bikes and then zips closed at the front. The straps built into the cover are then just tightened to remove as much slack as possible from the cover.

I am attaching a video of Angeline demonstrating this product. This bag would work great on the back of your 5th wheel but will not hold up to the wind abuse on the back of your SUV. The product could tear, shred, or come off completely. It is made for the protection of the back of an RV only.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

Adding a hitch extender to your setup does reduce the tongue weight and towing capacity by 50% so we would need to find an extender that's rated around the 10,000lb range to be safe. You'll also need to take into account the size of your…

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Answer 2

The reason bike rack covers are typically only recommended behind an RV is due to the size of an RV it blocks most of the wind that would whip a bike rack cover around. The Swagman Bike Cover for RVs - Large - 2 Bikes Item #S24FR will work if it is…

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Answer 3

The thing about hitch extenders is that with each one you use you end up cutting the hitch's capacity in half. Since you would be using two of them you would end up cutting the capacity by 75 percent. When you combine that with the fact that the…

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Answer 4

I do have an option for you but you cannot use multiple hitch adapters together like the dual hitch adapter part #D-192 and the hitch extender part #C45791 for example. This would create too weak of a connection point and would limit your towing…

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Answer 5

The Swagman Bike Cover for RVs - Large - 2 Bikes #S24FR would be a fine choice to protect your e-bike on the Hollywood Racks #HLY64FR bike rack, assuming it's less than 70 inches in length and 52 inches in height. This bag is designed for 2…

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Answer 6

Due to the limits of trailer taillight wiring circuits your Hollywod Racks Safety LED light bar part #HLY54RR is functioning properly. The turn signals and the stoplights are all on the same circuit so the lights are going to all light up when you…

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Answer 7

I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise item #RM-077-10. This adapter was designed for this type of set up. Your Jeep Rubicon and Swagman E bike rack weigh well below the 10,000 lbs maximum capacity of this hitch. I…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can install a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11433 on your 2019 Chevrolet Spark. This receiver is capable of supporting up to 200lbs of tongue weight. With each of the Lectric 3.0 e-bikes weighing roughly 60lbs without the battery you will…

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Answer 9

Your best platform bike rack for spare clearance is the RV Rider part #HLY64FR as it has the most clearance between the hitch pin hole and the wheel trays. This has 12 inches from the pin hole to the pivoting portion of the rack but then has even…

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Answer 10

Depending on the hitch your 2017 Jeep Wrangler has, there may be enough clearance from the spare for you to use the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes #HLY84FR. In order to determine this, you'll need to take a quick…

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Answer 11

As long as the flat tow wiring is wired in before the 4-Way #C93ZV and you connect the power for the converter directly to the battery it will work. I have seen several use Magnetic Lights #TL21RK which they will wire in on the main harness to have…

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Answer 12

I checked out pictures of the rear of your Reflection 337RLS and I don't see why you would need an extension to use the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack part #HLY64FR. This rack has quite a bit of extension between the hitch pin and the nearest…

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