Hollywood Racks Bike Rack for Two E-Bikes With Fat Tires for Rear of 5th Wheel Trailer

Question:

On HLY84FR in specification you note that it is not to be used on any fifth wheel. Can you give me the reasoning. I see people are towing all of the above with bicycles all the time. What if the bumper has been reinforced to hold up to 400 lbs?

asked by: Ame A

Expert Reply:

We actually have the exact bike rack you need, although the reason some bike racks, such as the # HLY84FR are not rated for use behind trailers, including fifth wheels or towed vehicles, is because the suspension on those is not as forgiving; there is additional movement, increasing stress on the bike rack and potentially damaging it.

That said, there is a perfect bike rack for a pair of e-bikes with fat tires that IS rated for use behind a 5th wheel trailer, the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Fat Tire E-Bikes # HLY64FR. This rack is constructed out of steel for optimal durability and strength; this is opposed to the aluminum that many bike racks are made from.

The RV Rider has an 80 lb per bike capacity, can work with tires up to 5 inches and fits a 2 inch trailer hitch. It even has a lock to secure the rack to your hitch, and the frame clamps also lock, securing your expensive e-bikes to the rack, helping protect your investments.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Kurt S.

4/16/2020

Looking for a heavy duty bike rack for a pair of fat-tire bikes, to hang on the back of my travel trailer. Kyle S recommended the HR1655, but the manufacturer Hollywood Bike specifically denies it is suitable?

Chris R.

4/16/2020

You're right - the RV Rider # HR1655 can be used on an RV or 5th wheel trailer, but it's not rated for use on a standard bumper pull trailer. The best trailer-approved option we have available for your application is the Swagman E-Spec # S64689, which can handle two bikes at 70 pounds each. Out of the box it will work with up to 3" tires, but you can add the Fat Tire Adapter Kit # S64679 to let it handle up to 5" tires.