Do the Same Restrictions Apply for a Hitch Bike Rack on a Towed Vehicle as a Motorhome/5th Wheel?  

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For putting any bike rack on your back of your flat-towed vehicle, there are different restrictions that apply as if it was a motorhome or 5th-wheel trailer. Since there are different levels of torque involved with those options, the bike rack needs to be built accordingly to withstand the extra force. A rack that can handle a motorhome might not necessarily be able to handle a 5th-wheel trailer, for example.

If you are looking for a rack that can withstand the forces of your flat-towed 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, I recommend the Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # Y02443. The HoldUp is designed especially to be used on cars, trucks, suvs, vans, or flat-towed vehicles. It is the platform-style you are looking for and has a considerable per-bike maximum weight capacity of 60 pounds. If you are concerned about clearing a spare tire on your Wrangler, the measurement from the center of the pinhole of the HoldUp to the closest part of the rack (when folded up) is 7 inches. Since every year/model is different, I recommend you measure the center of the pinhole of the hitch receiver to the outside edge of your spare tire.

If you are looking for a hitch receiver recommendation for your 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e98856. The etrailer hitch receiver has plenty of tongue weight (350 pounds) to accommodate a bike rack with bikes installed. The receiver comes with all hardware necessary for an easy, bolt-on installation.

expert reply by: Bob C

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