Swagman RV Ladder Bike Rack

OK, I'm sold!  Thanks!

Looks like the price went up since I bought it on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Swagman...swagman+rv+bike+rack

I paid $68.10 on 2/10/16.

Joe

Looks like a great solution!

Does anyone know if using a ladder rack would void any Lance warranties?

H

Shouldn't. 200 lb plus folks are climbing those ladders all the time. 60 lbs of well-secured bike shouldn't effect anything--warranty or otherwise. By the way a number of us have that same Swagman. When loaded, It does slightly effect your tongue weight. And, depending on where you go, the bikes can get dirty riding back there. I'd like to find some kind of cover for the bikes that will keep them dry in the rain, and won't damage the paint as it flaps in the wind. 

gscott posted:

Shouldn't. 200 lb plus folks are climbing those ladders all the time. 60 lbs of well-secured bike shouldn't effect anything--warranty or otherwise. By the way a number of us have that same Swagman. When loaded, It does slightly effect your tongue weight. And, depending on where you go, the bikes can get dirty riding back there. I'd like to find some kind of cover for the bikes that will keep them dry in the rain, and won't damage the paint as it flaps in the wind. 

We have Swagmanrv Horizontal Bike Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017...AS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf and it works well.. 

Joe 

gscott posted:

Shouldn't. 200 lb plus folks are climbing those ladders all the time. 60 lbs of well-secured bike shouldn't effect anything--warranty or otherwise. By the way a number of us have that same Swagman. When loaded, It does slightly effect your tongue weight. And, depending on where you go, the bikes can get dirty riding back there. I'd like to find some kind of cover for the bikes that will keep them dry in the rain, and won't damage the paint as it flaps in the wind. 

Giles, you probably have seen this but in case not..... I was at Camping World yesterday and saw a large display for this RV Deluxe Bike Cover.  After seeing your post yesterday, I immediately thought you might be interested.

Been using this same rack for 3 years on our 2285.  No issues.  Do add a strap around the bikes and the upper ladder rung for extra support.  Also did do two mods to make it more secure.  One, a plywood face plate that slides onto the step behind the rack and provides a large contact area for the two foam bumpers instead of the bumpers sitting on the knife edge of the step.  Two, straps that hold the rack tight to the ladder.  Nylon webbings and two buckles from Home Depot.  

Any bike carriers that fit in the receiver provided on a 1985?

We just got our Lance... But have this rack from a couple of years ago:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/pr...00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It should fit as it can work with the 1 1/4 hitch.

I'll try it out in a few days and try to take photos.

tomk

Thanks!

Let me know how it travels

I'm attempting (again) to add a couple of photos...

Note that there is another mounting hole on the rack that pushes the rack out about 2 more inches compared to these photos. (Gives a couple more inches of clearance between inside bike and ladder.)

I was able to mount inside bike by standing it up on back wheel, inserting back wheel into holder and rotating bike horizontal around vertical part of rack. Not really as awkward as it sounds...

Note that access to the ladder is restricted by the bike(s).

tomk