Bike Rack Solution for 400

manyman297

I’ve been scouring the archives for some bike rack solutions for the 400. I was dead set on the Jack-It rack but after some consideration I think I need room for additional bikes (at least three).

My plan was to try and see if this would fit the 400:
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-and-Camper-Bike-Racks/Stromberg-Carlson/CC-275.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAiAsOmABhAwEiwAEBR0Zuua6Pq1kQg1nn9sngaerwqQfdaXVaT3jXBtwcEVxUOURQwYduijVBoCRHYQAvD_BwE

That way I can buy a higher capacity rack. 

I’ve seen older T@bs fit it but that was without the new steel tub. Does anybody know if this works on the newer 400s?

Arizonayeti

Sure would be a nice option to have a receive hitch on the 400.  The steel tub does take up a significant amount of room, so you would have to mount this closer to the tow vehicle.  Looks like the capacity of that rack it 100#.  Most of the nicer 2 bike hitch racks are close to 50# without bikes, and with 2 bikes it would be well over capacity.  Your tongue weight will increase significantly as well.  Just keep that in mind.  Good luck!   

manyman297

Yeah, the weight limit was something I didn't notice right away. I wonder if something like this would work: 

http://tinyurl.com/22q7yjvd

bergger

My solution for a bike rack was a full size pickup! 

Tabulating

I have been emailing Futura GP. They build in Canada. Right now they are producing a run of T@b specific racks. I have included a pic. They also make an ebike capable rack. That is the pic I included.

The ebike rack does require drilling into the frame to mount the angled supports to manage the extra weight.

When I mentioned to the rep I wasn't too fond of this, they went to the backroom and talked. They came back to say they could make a shorter rack that wouldn't require the braces. It will only clear the propane box by three inches, so I will have to self engineer something. I do like the idea of not having to lift the bikes as high as most racks require.

And of course, watch your tongue weight.

Tabulating

Futura GP link.

I don't have my rack yet, I will update when I get it.


https://www.futuragp.com/en/products/bike-racks-for-trailers/travel-trailers-kit/?utm_term=jack it double bike carrier&utm_campaign=Futura+GP+travel+trailer+bike+rack&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=2219077922&hsa_cam=8049382056&hsa_grp=81896095623&hsa_ad=458713384921&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-548062308703&hsa_kw=jack it double bike carrier&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0-6ABhDMARIsAFVdQv_pHhPYym5UsLpsiDZlMg0C10yPbwHERrQAviBDbynDESGMsIHjAecaAlcVEALw_wcB

Mellow_Yellow

I've had my eye on this one: https://allproadventures.com/collections/teardrop-accessories/bike-racks