Can Spare Tire Bike Rack be Used on a Travel Trailer

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Can you use the Yakima spare tire rack on a travel trailer?

asked by: Nick

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Interesting question, but I checked with Yakima, and the SpareRide is not rated for use on a travel trailer or other RV. We do have some potential options for bike racks that you can use though, depending on the room you have or how your travel trailer is configured.

For example, if you have a straight tongue trailer you can use the Hitch-It 2 Bike Rack for Straight Tongue Trailers # LC731138.

Or for a bumper-mounted option there is the Swagman Around the Spare Deluxe 2 Bike Rack for RV Bumpers # S80501.

I have added links below to video reviews of both racks, as well as a link to our entire selection of racks that are rated for use behind a travel trailer.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The picture you submitted turned out to be an interesting piece of wood, but based on what you described it sounds like a ladder bike rack like the part #LA-102 that you referenced could work well. But for a bike rack that would work better most…

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Answer 2

The RV bumper bike rack #S80605 would be a great choice for your tent trailer, because it offers an easy install and will accept many different styles of bikes. As long as your spare tire does not extend past the face of the rear bumper on the…

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Answer 3

The Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier part #HRSR1 will work on tires up to 15" wide. If you can tell me what size spare tire you have on your travel trailer then I would be glad to let you know if it falls within this range although it should…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Yes, you can install a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11433 on your 2019 Chevrolet Spark. This receiver is capable of supporting up to 200lbs of tongue weight. With each of the Lectric 3.0 e-bikes weighing roughly 60lbs without the battery you will…

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Answer 8

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 11

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 12

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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