Anybody Put a 2" Receiver on the back of a 320S for a bike rack?

rharder

Has anybody put a 2" receiver on the back of a 320S for a bike rack?  I'd like to use our Thule bike rack which fits into a 2" receiver.  That way I could move it to the truck if we're camping and want to take the truck to a bike spot without the trailer.  The spare tire could be mounted up front or carried in the truck if in the way.  Anybody try to do this?

pthomas745

There has been some discussion, but the design of the trailer discourages it.

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/8975/bike-hitch

klenger

I'd sure love to have one, but I don't think it viable.  

ScottG

It's been discussed a few times, but there are both structural and functional concerns.

Structurally, the receiver tube would need to be prohibitively long (and therefore structurally unsound) to reach back to the solid framing under the trailer.

Functionally, the backs of trailers tend to bounce around pretty severely. You may not have much bike left by the time you get to your campsite.  :-/

Bayliss

@rharder, I do not know how the front frame on your 320S is configured, but have you considered installing the "Jack-IT" bike carrier (by Lippert Components/Let'sGo Aero) over your front jack tube?  Although you can purchase it through different vendors, I purchased mine through All Pro Adventures at a lower price than Amazon's.  The benefit of purchasing through All Pro Adventures is that they provide (without extra charge) a nice pre-drilled metal spacer for the base of the "PowerTower" base of the Bike-It.  You need that spacer to get the base of the tower above the four bolts that are located on either side of the jack tube mounting base (2 bolts on each side.)  To solve the need for carrying the bikes on the back of your tow vehicle when detached from your T@B, you can separately purchase (from Lippert Components) the "Bump-IT" bicycle rack adapter that fits a 1 1/4" or 2" receiver.  They are both really nice, so you may want to check them out.  (Greg)

Verna

Perform a search for “slingshot” or “boomerang” effect here on the forum. Those are the motions that your bicycle rack will put be doing as you hit bumps or chuckholes (potholes). I still miss my Specialized bike that was on the rear of my Silver Shadow teardrop.

nüCamp does not recommend installing a 2” receiver onto the frame. 

If you need further verification, email tech@nucamprv.com.