How to Transport Bikes with Swagman Bike Rack When Flat Towing Jeep Behind RV
Question:
I have an RV with a Reese receiver and I tow a Jeep grand GC I want to raise the bikes up put them behind the RV and above the hood of the GC I have seen a unit that slips over my 2” Blue Ox receiver and allows one to still us their Swagman 2 bike carrier. Any help Thanks
asked by: Steve O
Helpful Expert Reply:
It sounds like you're referring to a bike rack like the Swagman Traveler XCS # S64664, which is designed specifically to fit over the 2" shank of a ball mount or tow bar (see attached image). If you have an existing Swagman rack that slides into a standard 2" hitch receiver there's not a way to convert it for this type of application, but the Swagman Traveler is certainly a great option if you wanted to go with a new rack to use for your trips.
This particular rack can handle two bikes that weight up to 35 pounds each. I have attached a short video demonstration that you can check out as well.
If you already have a bike rack that you'd like to continue using your best option is with a dual receiver adapter like the Roadmaster # RM-077-6. This adapter will slide into the 2" receiver on your RV to provide two 2" receivers on the other side; one for your Blue Ox tow bar and another for your bike rack.
I have again attached a video review on this unit that you can take a look at.
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Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter with 2" or 6" Drop/Rise
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 2 Inch Rise/Drop
- 6 Inch Rise/Drop
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