Travel Trailer-Rated Bike Rack Recommendation for 3 Bikes

Question:

I am looking for a bike rack recommendation to mount on the the back of a travel trailer with an existing 2 receiver hitch. 3 bikes. Thank you.

asked by: Mike S

Expert Reply:

Because of the less sophisticated suspensions and longer rear overhang found on travel trailers, bike racks that are installed on the rear of them would be subjected bouncing and rattling that they wouldn't experience when installed on a passenger vehicle. This is why only a bike rack specifically designed for use on a travel trailer should be used, or the additional bouncing can eventually cause the rack to fail. The Thule Hitching Post Pro bike rack you'd looked at, part # TH934XTR is a great product, but it isn't rated for use on a travel trailer.

The good news is that we offer a 3 bike travel trailer-rated bike rack, the # S64152-2 Swagman Original. The rack can accommodate 3 bikes weighing up to 35 lbs apiece. My only knock on this bike rack is that it works best if all 3 bikes have the same diameter frame tubes.

If the frame top tubes are different diameters, you'll be better off using the Swagman Trailhead, part # S63381.

If you click the provided links, you can see a demonstration videos featuring the Swagman Original and Trailhead bike racks.

expert reply by: Mike L