Ebike rack

**Conner58** · 12-28-2021, 04:33 PM

What's everyone using for bike rack for 5th wheel ? Looking like stock is not good so if i order now may have before spring .

**TNFSolitude** · 12-28-2021, 04:43 PM

the Swagman rated for 5th wheel mount. https://www.swagman.net/collections/...ch-rv-approved It's very sturdy and used by many RVers.

**IBEW Sparky** · 12-28-2021, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Conner58

What's everyone using for bike rack for 5th wheel ? Looking like stock is not good so if i order now may have before spring .

Don't have an ebike but for regular bikes I use an older version of this Swagman bike rack. Had mine for 20+ years and no issues at all.

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tool...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

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**CaptPicardo** · 12-28-2021, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Conner58

What's everyone using for bike rack for 5th wheel ? Looking like stock is not good so if i order now may have before spring .

We had Swagman for conventual bikes however once we switched to 63 lb each E-bikes we changed to Hyperax. It's working very well.

**Original AJ** · 12-28-2021, 07:33 PM

I’m not a big fan of any mount that touches the frame as vibration takes the paint off of your high $$$ bikes and/or puts stress on a nice carbon fibre frame that can cause damage. I have a Thule T2 Pro XT for our e-mountain bikes. There is a newer model that just came out that I definitely would buy. It is by the brand Quickr called the quikrstuff Mach 2. There are pretty solid looking.

**sande005** · 12-28-2021, 10:02 PM

Before buying ALWAYS download and look over the manual for the rack you are interested in. Most bury a disclaimer that they are never to be mounted on an RV. And they do fail. That said, there are specific models within some brands made for RV use. So do the research, don't just assume. The rear of an RV is far different from being on the rear of a car/truck.

**IBEW Sparky** · 12-29-2021, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by sande005

Before buying ALWAYS download and look over the manual for the rack you are interested in. Most bury a disclaimer that they are never to be mounted on an RV. And they do fail. That said, there are specific models within some brands made for RV use. So do the research, don't just assume. The rear of an RV is far different from being on the rear of a car/truck.

Yup... the one I referenced above is rated for RV use. Here's a picture from the listing. The best bet is to remove any tilting features of the bike rack an bolt everything solid...and use an anti-rattle clamp on the bike rack.

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**Dutchman2** · 12-29-2021, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Conner58

What's everyone using for bike rack for 5th wheel ? Looking like stock is not good so if i order now may have before spring .

Conner58,
Look at this discussion topic: Broke a Thule RV-rated Bike Rack - Need another option! in General Discussion

There is some good intel on the subject.

Dutchman2

**Conner58** · 12-29-2021, 08:36 AM

Looks like the Espec swagman is a good one . Don't like the idea of buying $140 fat tire holders though. Not finding a Rv rated fat tire ebike holder without breaking the bank.

**traveldawg** · 12-29-2021, 01:05 PM

I don't think you can go wrong with the Hollywood RV Rider. But it isn't rated for travel trailers; very few (none) are recommended for a travel trailer. I've used one for over 10,000 miles and it has held up well.

Since my ebikes have fenders and are step-thrus I couldn't use one made to hold down via the tires nor the cross bar.

I also recommend the Swagman bike bag as it completely envelopes the bikes keeping them dry and (mostly) dust free when traveling.