cargo rack prep ?

[Funseeker Mike]

My 2022 Outback 300RL states "Cargo rack prep on all bumpers". Attached is a pic the rear bumper with pre drilled holes. Does anyone know what cargo rack can fit here? I cant find anything online and no answer from Keystone.
Thanks !

[bsmith0404]

Outback used to use, assuming they still do, a flip down rack. I believe it was an LCI rack. Off the top of my head, they didn’t have much capacity, something 150 or 200 lbs. keystone doesn’t use much for aftermarket parts from other brands. Lippert is basically across the street from them and they do a lot with them. Could be because of convenience or could be for pricing.

[JRTJH]

Here's a link to what Lippert has on the market for "consumer purchase"

https://store.lci1.com/towing/cargo/hitch-carriers

[travelin texans]

Just FYI! The bumper & that rack are both very flimsy won't handle much weight bouncing around on them, that spot is the roughest ride of anywhere on a rv.
What do you plan hauling there?

[Funseeker Mike]

Thanks for the info - I was hoping to add a bike rack for 2 electric bikes, and they are about 50 lbs each.

[travelin texans]

Originally Posted by Funseeker Mike

Thanks for the info - I was hoping to add a bike rack for 2 electric bikes, and they are about 50 lbs each.

Personally I wouldn't haul anything back there including the sewer hose inside the bumper, it'll just get holes rubbed in it & absolutely nothing attached to that bumper.
If that's where you want to haul your bikes be sure the rack is securely attached to the frame, not the tin can bumper & well above the bumper otherwise you'll be dragging it at every fuel stop.

[bsmith0404]

If I was going to put a bike rack back there, I’d add a 2” receiver. They sell RV specific ones that are adjustable for various frame widths. They bolt/weld to the frame and are rated for 300 lb tongue weight. Then you can get an rv rated bike rack for the 2” receiver and you’re good to go.