amarie1 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 I have a great bike rack, hitch-mounted, but it's for my Honda's 1.25 hitch. My RV has a 2" hitch. Folks have told me 'oh you just need a converter. Okay, What exactly should I be looking for at the Auto store or UHaul or Home Depot? thanks AM Quote 2018 Forest River Sunseeker 2290SC 25 feet, Chevy Express 4500 "Angie" (short for Angel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Something like this. https://www.amazon.com/BougeRV-Receiver-Adapter-Insert-Converter/dp/B077D25HQL/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=1.25+to+2+inch+hitch+adapter&qid=1597012022&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFQQTgzTzMxSFNGUVYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0MzIzNTMzRFJIOUpGR001MVFFJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3OTY3MjQyWkxGNkJPRFM0TjcyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Quote 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarie1 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Thanks. That's the one I was looking at. Quote 2018 Forest River Sunseeker 2290SC 25 feet, Chevy Express 4500 "Angie" (short for Angel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 5 hours ago, amarie1 said: I have a great bike rack, hitch-mounted, but it's for my Honda's 1.25 hitch. My RV has a 2" hitch. Folks have told me 'oh you just need a converter. Okay, What exactly should I be looking for at the Auto store or UHaul or Home Depot? thanks AM Because of the G-forces at the back of an RV, I wouldn't trust any rack with a 1/25" tube. There are bike racks that are certified by the manufacturer for RV use. Swagman has several... this is the one we use: Amazon link Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarie1 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Oh. Dang. I'm going on a long trip (2200 miles), mostly interstate, leaving Wednesday, and spending a month at my destination. So ... just leave the bike at home? I don't have time to get that rack before I leave. I've got this rack: https://www.1up-usa.com/product/quik-rack-single/ Just looked it up ... ARGH. Okay, that lets me cross off a bunch of stuff on my to-do list, then! LOL. AM Edited August 10, 2020 by amarie1 Quote 2018 Forest River Sunseeker 2290SC 25 feet, Chevy Express 4500 "Angie" (short for Angel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, amarie1 said: Oh. Dang. I'm going on a long trip (2200 miles), mostly interstate, leaving Wednesday, and spending a month at my destination. So ... just leave the bike at home? I don't have time to get that rack before I leave. I've got this rack: https://www.1up-usa.com/product/quik-rack-single/ still learning ... The rack itself weighs 23 lbs. and then you'll have the weight of the bike. That's a lot for a 1.2" tube (unless the the "tube" is solid). You might get by with it, but I would be nervous. If I recall, you're in a class C? Is there any way you could secure the bike inside the RV for the trip? Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarie1 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 yes I'm in a Class C. It's a big bike and I have 2 dogs and I'm bringing so much stuff. LOL. But ... possible. I'll see. Starting to load it up this morning. Quote 2018 Forest River Sunseeker 2290SC 25 feet, Chevy Express 4500 "Angie" (short for Angel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 There are racks made that attach to the rear ladder, if you have a rear ladder... As I recall, the bike then hangs vertically, which would allow you to tie it to the ladder at several points, giving more security and peace of mind. A 1.5" hitch with adapter is certainly a weak point for that much leverage and weight. You can also use that type hitch mount, but then attach a strap from each outside corner to an attachment point on the camper, relieving much of the weight and strain on the hitch connection. etrailer.com is a good resource for bike mounts, etc. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, Jaydrvr said: There are racks made that attach to the rear ladder, if you have a rear ladder... As I recall, the bike then hangs vertically, which would allow you to tie it to the ladder at several points, giving more security and peace of mind. A 1.5" hitch with adapter is certainly a weak point for that much leverage and weight. You can also use that type hitch mount, but then attach a strap from each outside corner to an attachment point on the camper, relieving much of the weight and strain on the hitch connection. etrailer.com is a good resource for bike mounts, etc. Jay We have had two friends try to haul bikes on the ladder carriers. In both cases, the ladder was pulled loose damaging the RV. One of them lost his bike. The ladders were not meant to carry that kind of dynamic loading. I would try the adapter to the 2" receiver. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 41 minutes ago, TXiceman said: We have had two friends try to haul bikes on the ladder carriers. In both cases, the ladder was pulled loose damaging the RV. One of them lost his bike. The ladders were not meant to carry that kind of dynamic loading. I would try the adapter to the 2" receiver. Ken Ouch!! I think I'll avoid that method! Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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