Options to Carry 2 Bikes on a Lance 1685 Travel Trailer That Has a 1-1/4 Hitch
Question:
just lost bike rack on lance 1685. 1 1/4 receiver. 2 bikes 45 lbs combined. Hitch pin sheared off while on freeway... need replacement for Lance frame mounted 1 1/4 receiver. need to be rv/trailer approved...
asked by: Mike U
Expert Reply:
I have a few potential options for you, but we do not have any 1-1/4" bike racks that are rated for use with a travel trailer.
Your first option would be to replace your 1-1/4" hitch with a 2" hitch. This can be done a couple of ways. The first would be using a frame mounted hitch like the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13702 (for frames 18" to 51" Wide) or # 13703 (for frames 22" to 72" Wide). You could also use the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # E-100 if you have a 4" square channel bumper.
Adding a 2" hitch would allow you to use the Swagman Nomad Bike Rack # S36FR which is rated for use with your travel trailer and can hold 2 bikes weighing up to 35 lbs. each.
Another option, if you have a 4" - 4-1/2" square continuously welded steel bumper is the Swagman Around the Spare Deluxe 2 Bike Rack # S80501. This rack attaches to the bumper and can hold 2 bikes weighing up to 35 lbs. per bike.
You also have the Surco 2 Bike Carrier # SP501BR if your Lance has a ladder. This rack can hold 2 bikes and has a total weight capacity of 75 lbs.
Lastly, if you have the space inside your travel trailer then you can always carry the bikes inside and just remove them when you get to your destination.
I believe that the most secure and sturdy option will be to use the frame mounted hitch along with the Swagman Nomad Bike Rack # S36FR. Having the stronger hitch and bike rack will help to prevent another hitch pin shearing incident.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 18" to 51" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 18 - 51 Inch Wide Frame
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- CURT
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Swagman Around the Spare Deluxe 2 Bike Rack for RV Bumpers
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Swagman
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Surco 2 Bike Carrier for Vans and RVs - Ladder Mount
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- RV Ladder Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Fifth Wheel
- Surco Products
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Swagman Nomad Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Childrens Bikes
- Road Bikes
- Womens Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fifth Wheel
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Motorhome
- Travel Trailer
- Swagman
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