Hanging Bike Rack that Can be Used at Back of Travel Trailer

Question:

Hello. I really like the features of this rack and was wondering why it’s not recommended for a tow behind travel trailer. I have a 2018 rockwood 2509s and was looking for a 3bike rack for it. It would be attached to receiver attached to 4x4 bumper on trailer. Any thoughts and suggestions

asked by: Jon C

Expert Reply:

At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the rear of the trailer which exaggerates the movement of the trailer when hitting bumps. Because of that only a few bike racks were designed to be reinforced enough for that type of use. Folding racks with hinges like the # S63365 that you referenced are almost always not rated for RV use since that's a weak spot.

Yakima does have the LongHaul 4 bike carrier part # Y02476 which is reinforced enough to be used at the rear of a motorhome and would work well. It has all of the nicer features on hanging racks like padded cradles and anti-sway cages. I attached a review video for more info as well.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C