Any mountain bikers? Post your travel setup

[Warpath]

Not on my Raptor but just put this on my camper.

 

[wheelman55]

Warpath. Be prepared to have this setup fail. These setups often lead to breakage.

Those swing away racks are quite heavy, add the weight of the bikes, factor in the long lever arms from trailer axle to hitch, then to bikes and it often leads to failure.

The most common failure point is the area that the receiver hitch attaches to the trailer.

I speak from general experience, not from specific experience with your exact trailer, hitch mount or bike rack.

If you go forward with this make certain to check under the trailer for signs of stress failure.

Also contact the bike rack manufacturer (Kuat), asking them if their product is warrantied for use on the back of a travel trailer.

 

[Warpath]

Warpath. Be prepared to have this setup fail. These setups often lead to breakage.

Those swing away racks are quite heavy, add the weight of the bikes, factor in the long lever arms from trailer axle to hitch, then to bikes and it often leads to failure.

The most common failure point is the area that the receiver hitch attaches to the trailer.

I speak from general experience, not from specific experience with your exact trailer, hitch mount or bike rack.

If you go forward with this make certain to check under the trailer for signs of stress failure.

Also contact the bike rack manufacturer (Kuat), asking them if their product is warrantied for use on the back of a travel trailer.

Thanks for the heads up. Actually the swing and rack are pretty light. I found a couple of AS that use this setup with no issues. I will however keep an eye out.

 

[Warpath]

Warpath. Be prepared to have this setup fail. These setups often lead to breakage.

Those swing away racks are quite heavy, add the weight of the bikes, factor in the long lever arms from trailer axle to hitch, then to bikes and it often leads to failure.

The most common failure point is the area that the receiver hitch attaches to the trailer.

I speak from general experience, not from specific experience with your exact trailer, hitch mount or bike rack.

If you go forward with this make certain to check under the trailer for signs of stress failure.

Also contact the bike rack manufacturer (Kuat), asking them if their product is warrantied for use on the back of a travel trailer.

Well after talking with Kuat, you were absolutely correct with the swing gate. I've decided to take your advice and not use that. They did say the rack was good to go. Thanks for looking out.

 

[TremorRaptor]

Awesome trailer @Warpath! In my Airstream forum research, the most recommended bike rack is the one Airstream sells - Fiamma. Lots of comments similar to Wheelman55's about regular racks failing...

 

[cscape]

Where is the bike?

It isn't a mountain bike friendly trail...

 

[RogueClimber]

It isn't a mountain bike friendly trail...

OK, I'll rephrase my question. How does the bike fit in there with all your gear? (When you travel to a mountain bike friendly trail)

 

[cscape]

OK, I'll rephrase my question. How does the bike fit in there with all your gear? (When you travel to a mountain bike friendly trail)

On the tow hitch in the bike carrier. I posted a picture of it before..

 

[RogueClimber]

On the tow hitch in the bike carrier. I posted a picture of it before..

Ah. Sorry, I missed the side track to non bike load out.

Nice set up

 

[ROAD5]

I have loved this setup since switching to it. Yakima jet stream bars, Yakima HighRoad bike mount and RetraxOne XR tonneau cover. Works great all together and I swap the bike mount for Yakima FatCat ski mounts right about now. Bike is a Revel Ranger.