Question 1

Will a hitch bike rack fit my RV's receiver?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the receiver size. Racks and shanks are made for a specific opening, usually 1-1/4" Class II or 2" Class III. Measure your receiver opening and check the rack's rating before buying, and confirm the receiver's tongue weight capacity covers the loaded rack.

Question 2

Are roof racks better than hitch racks for bikes?

Accepted Answer

Each has a trade-off. A roof rack keeps the receiver free and can hold bikes with zero frame contact, which is gentler on carbon frames, but it adds height you have to remember at gas canopies and garages. A hitch rack loads lower and easier but uses receiver capacity and blocks rear access.

Question 3

How do I secure cargo in a truck bed for towing?

Accepted Answer

Anchor to rated tie-down points, not to bed trim or stake pockets alone. Forged bed-bolt anchors and cast aluminum tie-down points give you rated eyelets, then adjustable bungees or ratchet straps hold the load. Check tension after the first few miles, since cargo settles and straps loosen.

Question 4

Can I put a bike with no top bar on a standard rack?

Accepted Answer

Not directly. Step-through and women's frames lack the straight top tube most hanging racks clamp to, so you add an adjustable bike rack bar that spans from the seat post to the head tube. That gives the rack a level bar to hold. Platform-style racks that clamp the wheels avoid the problem entirely.

Question 5

Do adjustable bungee cords hold better than regular ones?

Accepted Answer

They hold more consistently because you set the length to the load instead of stretching a fixed cord to its limit. Track-style adjustable bungees like the SmartStraps and BungeeX sets lock to a chosen length, so they stay snug rather than relying on maximum stretch, which is where cheap bungees fail and let go.

Bike & Cargo Racks

MORryde Fully Assembled Cargo Tray with Carpet | 60% Extension, 20" x 90"

Swagman SKAHA 2 Hitch Bike Rack | 2 Bikes, eBike Approved, Zero Frame Contact

Swagman Race Ready Roof Bike Rack | Zero-Frame-Contact, 1-Bike, Crossbar Mount

Buyers Products Adjustable Hitch Receiver | 47.5"-77" Range, 2" Receiver, 3,000 lb

Swagman XP5 Hitch-Mount Bike Rack | Fold-Down, 5-Bike, 2in Receiver

Swagman Roamer 84" Adjustable Cross Bars | Roof Rack for Pop-Up & Tent Trailers

Stromberg Carlson BC-202BA Platform 2-Bike Carrier | Bumper Mount for 4" & 4.5" Square Bumpers

Stromberg Carlson CC-300 Adjustable Accessory Hitch | Creates 2" Receiver for Bike Racks & Cargo Carriers

Swagman RV 4-Bike Bumper Mount Rack | Fits 4"-4.5" Square Bumpers

Ultra-Fab MX Hauler | 2" Hitch Mount Motorcycle & Scooter Carrier, 500 lb Capacity

Swagman Original 4-Bike Towing Rack | 2" Receiver, Fold-Down Design

Swagman Trailhead 3-Bike Folding Hitch Rack | Fits 1-1/4" & 2" Receivers

BAL Hide-A-Spare Underslung Tire Storage | I-Beam Mount for Enclosed Underbelly, Black

MORryde X-Brace Bike Rack Stabilizer | Each

Stromberg Carlson BC-108 4-Bike Hitch Rack | Fits 1-1/4 & 2 in Receivers, 120 lb Capacity

Stromberg Carlson CC-275 Bike Bunk | Trailer Tongue Cargo Bike Rack Mount, 100 lb Capacity

Swagman XC2 Hitch-Mount Bike Rack | 2-Bike Platform Carrier, Fits 1-1/4" & 2" Receivers

Swagman Contour J-Style Kayak Carrier | Roof Mount, Universal Crossbar Fit, 100 lb Capacity

Swagman Standard 3-Bike Hitch Rack | 2" Receiver, Steel, 100-lb Capacity

Stromberg Carlson LA-102 Ladder-Mount Bike Rack | Universal Fit, 50 lb Capacity

Swagman Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack | Single Bike, No Wheel Removal, Fits Bars up to 3"

Camco RV Ladder Mount Bike Rack | Holds 2 Bikes, 60 lb Capacity

Ultra-Fab Universal RV Spare Tire Carrier | Bolt-On, 4" Square Bumper Mount

CURT Bike Rack Bar for Women's Bike | Adjustable 22-1/2" to 31", Steel

CURT ActiveLink Receiver Shank | 1-1/4" Class II, Tool-Free Accessory Mount

Stromberg Carlson TR-1 Rigid Spare Tire Carrier | Fits 4-in Square Bumpers, 15-16 in Wheels

Camco Clamp-N-Carry Chair and Bike Rack | Lockable, Fits 1" & 7/8" Ladders, 100 lb Capacity

Buyers Products RV Bumper Receiver Adapter | Fits 4"-4.5" Square Bumpers, Accessories Only

CargoSmart 60" X-Track Rail | Matte Black, Steel

Let's Go Aero GearSpace Slideout Hitch Cargo Carrier | 34 cu ft, Dark Gray, Hard Shell

Let's Go Aero GearSpace Slide-Out Hitch Cargo Carrier | 34 cu. ft., Enclosed & Locking, Light Gray

SaltDogg TGS03 Tailgate Salt Spreader | 8 cu ft, Receiver Hitch Mount

Dee Zee Cast Aluminum Cargo Tie-Down Anchors | Ford Truck Bed, Sold in Pairs

SaltDogg TGS06 Tailgate Salt Spreader | 10 Cu Ft, 12V Electric, 750 lb Capacity

Winston Products BungeeX Adjustable Track Bungee | 28"-48", 2-Pack, Black

Curt Roof Rack Cargo Net | 44 x 38 in, Fits Curt 18115 Basket

Forged Bed Bolt Tie-Down Anchors | 7/8" Eyelet, 1,400 lb, 2-Pack

Kuat Piston Pro X 2in Hitch Bike Rack | 2-Bike, LED Lights, Kashima Coating, Galaxy Gray

Madison Accessories Ladder-Mount Chair Carrier | Folding Chair Rack, Blue

Let's Go Aero GearDeck Slide-Out Cargo Carrier | 17 Cu. Ft., LED Tail Lights

Carrying bikes and gear without losing any

Frequently asked questions

Will a hitch bike rack fit my RV's receiver?

Are roof racks better than hitch racks for bikes?

How do I secure cargo in a truck bed for towing?

Can I put a bike with no top bar on a standard rack?

Do adjustable bungee cords hold better than regular ones?