Bike Rack Recommendation for Use at Rear of 5th Wheel Trailer

Question:

I purchased the recommended trailer hitch for a Vanleigh 5th wheel LC730647. I also purchased a Bike Rack: Hollywood Sport Rider Model HLY84FR The packaging states this is not for a 5th wheel, is this correct or am I good to go since I have installed the correct trailer hitch. Please let me know, Thanks,

asked by: Dusty T

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.

The Hollywood Racks # HLY84FR is not rated for the rougher ride quality of a fifth wheel so you would need a different rack. HR does offer a really great rack that was reinforced for this application with the Hollywood Racks RV Rider part # HLY64FR.

expert reply by: Jameson C