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Old 07-05-2012, 05:17 PM   #1
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Bike rack

Does anyone have any experience with swagman bike racks ???
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:30 AM   #2
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yes. I have the "around the spare rack". It is good quality.not great for small kids bikes, because the top frame bar is not long on the bike. Need a add on bar, for girls bikes with no top frame bar.
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Old 07-06-2012, 01:41 PM   #3
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Yes I checked those out online I think I am leaning towards the one that goes in a 2" receiver I need to hold at least three bikes just wondering how they hold up because the price seems low and the video looks good thanks for the info⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄☁
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Old 07-07-2012, 03:12 AM   #4
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I have had many bike racks over the years and I prefer the "tray" style were tires fit into the adjustable trays, much more secure than the ones that hold the bike by it's frame.

The only problem with the Swagman brand is the quality of the fittings and such, for the price I paid for it I'm not going to complain about hitting the rack with some black spray paint every year or so and greasing some of the nuts and bolts. Remember you get what you pay for, if I get 6 or 7 years out of it I'll be happy.

The style rack I have fits onto the 4" bumper of the camper, very strudy and secure as long as the bumper doesn't fall off. I have already removed the spare tire and it's rack to keep the weight down.

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Old 07-07-2012, 12:39 PM   #5
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This is how I mount my Swagman of course it will only fit two bikes but for us that is all we needed.



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Old 04-30-2013, 01:42 PM   #6
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Swagman Bike Rack

Hello All,
New to Keystone forums. Although, I did recently install a swagman bike rack on my 2011 Cougar.

Attached receiver, that came with the bike rack
Moved spare tire for clearance
Installed a 7 inch receiver extension for bike rack clearance (had to oblong the pin hole to match receiver, they were off about a 1/4 inch)
Purchased locking receiver pins for added security
Took about 30 minutes to install, even with mods.
Great Bike rack. See attached phot for finished product.

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