Will Bikes Interfere with Rear of Motorhome When Carried on Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack

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I have an RV class c. Any reports of the bike handlebar hitting the rear of the RV when mounted

asked by: Robert E

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We have not had any reports of bike's handlebars hitting the rear of motorhomes like your Class C when using theKuat Transfer bike rack part # KU84FR. Based on that and the fact this rack is confirmed for use at the rear of motorhomes this would work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The distance from the hitch pin hole to the nearest portion of the Kuat Transfer Bike Rack #KU84FR is 7-1/2 inches which would be more than enough clearance to allow your bike to fit but even more so if you plan to use the pivoting hitch assembly…

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Answer 2

The Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver #13703 is one of our most popular hitches for a frame mount installation. This fits with a trailer frame that is 22" to 72" wide which is pretty much anything on the market. You just need to…

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Answer 3

Since the ride quality is much rougher at the rear of a fifth wheel when compared to a passenger vehicle we try not to recommend hitch extenders since the add quite a bit of movement and they also add a lot of leverage. You may not need to use an…

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Answer 4

For your Coachman Cross Trail 20XG, I recommend going with the: -Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU84FR. This bike rack will work great with your 2 carbon mountain bikes with a maximum carrying capacity of 60-lbs per bike, and with this being…

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Answer 5

I checked with Kuat, and was able to find out the exact distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the of the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches item #KU84FR. As you can see by the accompanying…

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Answer 6

If you can remove the fender at the front then the Kuat Transfer V2 #KU84FR is a great option. Thule has gone back and forth about the EasyFold XT working with a motorhome but from what I've seen the EasyFold XT isn't able to handle the extra…

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Answer 7

I have a great solution for you. Unfortunately, we do not carry single bike racks that will accommodate the added torque when attached to the rear of an RV. However, we do carry a two-bike carrier that is made for electric bikes on RVs: the Swagman…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can use the Kuat Transfer bike rack part #KU84FR at the rear of your camper and it is compatible with e-bikes that weigh up to 60 lbs. Since your tires are 4 inches wide though you would need the Phat Tire Adapter part #APBK for each bike.…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

The Yakima HoldUp you mentioned, part #Y02443 uses an anti-rattle threaded hitch pin as you can see in the photo I provided. The hitch pin can be locked, thus securing the rack to the hitch using the optional Hitch Lock, part #Y07235. You can see…

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Answer 11

Bike carriers that are designed to work on the rear of an RV are made so that they can take the additional stress at the back of the RV. Yakima does not recommend using the HoldUp Rack on RVs because a bike rack mounted on the rear of a motor home…

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Answer 12

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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