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Old 07-01-2019, 03:42 PM   #1
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Bike rack

Looking for a good 2 bike rack for my fifth wheel. Lost a bike off the one I had last year.

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Old 07-02-2019, 02:03 AM   #2
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Looking for a good 2 bike rack for my fifth wheel. Lost a bike off the one I had last year.

I've used this one for about 50k miles - on the front of the truck, back of the fifth wheel, and back of my swivel wheel, and the bikes are still there. Very solid rack, could probably put a pair of dirtbikes on it and still be ok. Built in receiver and bike cable locks.



https://www.kuatracks.com/products/hitch/nv-2-0/
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Old 07-02-2019, 12:57 PM   #3
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We are using the Swagman RV rack.
Rock solid, no bounce, secure bike toting.

Swagman Escapee 2 bike platform rack
S64693 at etrailer
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Old 07-02-2019, 01:43 PM   #4
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Thanks Porthole, I looked up that Swagman model, I’m ordering right away!
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Old 01-10-2020, 04:04 PM   #5
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Bike Rack

I am thinking about getting a Swagman Bike Rack as well. But, my wife wants a tricycle style bike. Can you tell me how far apart the wheel holders are so I can tell if a tricycle style bike will fit?

IAW DRV tech support, my receiver is rated at 350lb tongue weight, so weight will not be a problem. I don't know what the towing capacity is?

In any case, even if the towing capacity is enough, I will not be towing anything behind my Suites. While I can't speak for all states, at least in Florida towing behind your RV is illegal. If caught, I've seen the state police pull you over, ticket you, & not let you proceed until you remove the towed vehicle behind the RV.
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Old 01-10-2020, 04:44 PM   #6
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I can check when I get home, if u can wait that long.
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Old 01-10-2020, 04:54 PM   #7
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Thanks for the assistance. Waiting is not a problem.
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Old 01-10-2020, 05:00 PM   #8
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Looking for a good 2 bike rack for my fifth wheel. Lost a bike off the one I had last year.
As in stolen or fell off? Maybe damage?

Curious if theft is a significant issue.
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Old 01-10-2020, 05:10 PM   #9
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Bike fell off old bike rack, that’s why I purchased the new swaggman
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Old 01-10-2020, 05:15 PM   #10
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I used the swagman for several years attached to my pinbox on my 07.5 DRV. Can't remember the model but it was their BEST 2 bike rack.
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Old 01-10-2020, 05:33 PM   #11
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Thanks. Good to know it wasn’t theft. I get a little concerned when leaving bikes on racks unattended for long periods.
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Old 01-10-2020, 09:28 PM   #12
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i am thinking about getting a swagman bike rack as well. But, my wife wants a tricycle style bike. Can you tell me how far apart the wheel holders are so i can tell if a tricycle style bike will fit?

Iaw drv tech support, my receiver is rated at 350lb tongue weight, so weight will not be a problem. I don't know what the towing capacity is?

In any case, even if the towing capacity is enough, i will not be towing anything behind my suites. While i can't speak for all states, at least in florida towing behind your rv is illegal. If caught, i've seen the state police pull you over, ticket you, & not let you proceed until you remove the towed vehicle behind the rv.
3,000lbs.
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Old 01-13-2020, 11:20 PM   #13
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I measured the rack. From front to back center to center is 12”, side to side center to center is 42”.
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