Best Bike Rack Solution that Allows Bikes to be Carried When Towing and When Unhitched from Trailer

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We have a T@G Max camper and wonder if it is possible to attach this bike rack onto an A-frame Trailer tongue with U-bolts? We want a bike rack that can be put on the hitch of the car once the camper is at the campsite. We need to transport the bikes on the camper between the front wheel jack and propane/battery holder. Trying to put the bikes on top of the car or camper is not an option for us. Dual hitch is not an option either since we have an 1 1/4 hitch.

asked by: Cindy L

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Expert Reply:

I have a great bike rack option for what you are wanting. The Lippert Jack It part # LC429756 attaches to the jack mounting hardware on your A-frame trailer and allows you to carry two bikes when you are towing. Then when you aren't towing you use the Bump It adapter part # LC723359 and you now have a bike rack that fits in your vehicle's trailer hitch. This adapter also can fit in 2 inch or 1-1/4 inch hitch openings so it will work great in your 1-1/4 inch hitch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers #LC429756 will indeed work with fat tire bikes. The adjustable strap has a number of holes to accommodate for a wide range of tire sizes including fat tires. I have included a video on the bike rack. In…

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Answer 2

Yes it is to be counted when calculating your total tongue weight. So if you were using the Hitch-It 2 Bike Rack for Straight Tongue Trailers #LC731138 maxed out with two bikes weighing 80-lbs total, you'd need to then add 80-lbs to your total…

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Answer 3

You do not want to overload the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers #LC429756 above its 80lb total bike capacity. Overloading the rack will risk damage to the welds and you could end up losing both your new e-bikes as they could then fall off…

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Answer 4

The 80 lb weight capacity of the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers #LC429756 is the total weight capacity for the rack. I have added a link to a video review of the Jack-It for you to check out as well.

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Answer 5

Ok, we have some options for you, and I should note that bike racks do need to be approved by their manufacturer for the use on the back of travel trailers like your 2021 Lance 2185. There aren't any travel trailer approved racks for a 1-1/4 inch…

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The part the Jack-It #LC429756 that holds the bike rack part is held to the base assembly with one bolt. The bike rack itself is also held in with a bolt. So either way, whether you want to take off the whole top assembly or just he bike rack part,…

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Answer 7

The Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk part #CC-275 will fit trailers that have space on the a-frame between 14"-55" back from the center of the coupler. As long as the weight of the rack and two bikes does not exceed 100 lbs then you will have no…

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Answer 8

What you'll need to do is compare the dimension picture of the Lippert Jack It bike rack part #LC429756 that I attached to the area you have available between the trailer jack and the propane tanks to determine if this will fit. Most 30 lb tanks…

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Answer 9

The Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers part #LC429756 has an offset adapter that will position the bikes further away from the tongue of the trailer and closer to the body to ensure there are not any turning clearance issues. This will then be…

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Answer 10

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

Because the Retrax PRO MX Tonneau Cover #RT80467 for the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 covers the bed rails, you would not be able to use a ladder rack like the Thule TracRac #TH27000XT since that rack requires the use of the bed rails. The only tonneau…

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