RV Bumper Bike Rack Problems (What Not To Do) | Teach Me RV!

[@bookooc5605]

The sticker SHOULD say : POS bumper, can only support weight of a sewer hose!

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Not sure why the frame manufactures do this but all of them do....has to be a reason. I am asking about it -JR

[@Rickhelps]

What is your opinion of the safety struts that attach to the frame?

[@assigrossman7487]

And that’s why I added the heavy duty chassis/bumper support brackets. Wasn’t cheap but a great pair of heavy metal.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Do not disagree

[@DamianOzzy]

So it would void like the entire 12 moths of warranty?

[@topgun5399]

Bolt on some safety struts they will carry up to 400lbs case closed on bike racks or cargo carrier. Plan on bolting a 2" receiver for my bike rack like you demonstrated. Surprised that you didn't offer that advice. Oh well those struts will beef it up for sure.

[@Hundert1]

HALLO 👋🏻 I hope the RV manufacturers will start ASAP making those bumpers a whole lot stronger so there's absolutely no problem carrying alot of extra gear on bike racks and cargo carrier racks. Please do this for us. Several people have other things on their tow vehicle roof and in the pickup truck bed. God Bless, happy and safe RVing 🌞🌼⚘

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Tons of manufactures like the entire Jayco line and the Flagstaff line have started adding 2" receivers on the back for this very reason. I like that idea better then beefing up the bumper -JR

[@Hundert1]

@@KeystoneRVCenter What I mean is if they really reinforced that 4"by4" bumper with welded brackets and even made it a little thicker than just 1/8" thick walled square tube. That way we could add practically whatever we needed like a cargo carrier to hold a generator, more luggage etc. I also really wish that the Highland Ridge Open Range 22 foot travel trailer that was 100 inches wide and had a rear slide and another slide on each side would be made again. I have a Keystone with a rear King bed slide and it's great because once it's out we are left with a permanent dinette and a permanent sofa, instead of that Murphy bed gizmo that must be either a bed or a sofa but cannot be both at the same time. Only thing I need is a slide out on each side. The rear slide turns a 22 foot trailer into a 27 footer and the side slides actually make it extremely liveable and spacious as a much longer travel trailer. Thanks

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Might not want that much weight back there because of taking too much weight off the trailers tongue. Don't worry rear slides go in and out of fashion with the RV industry. We are due for another round of them shortly. White cabinets are back so we should only have another 3-5 years max lol JR

[@Lammdawg1]

Thanks dude. Yeah I kept thinking of doing this on my brand new trailer, now I'm glad I didn't

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Yep you will hear people say they do it and have no issues. Trust me the time you see one of these things come off and injures someone you will never forgive yourself

[@rl1236]

I learned my lesson using one of those on my last trailer. Only hauled 4 bikes (2 adult and 2 kid) a few times and it broke the welds on my bumper....never again!!!

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Yep does not take much

[@expressoutdooradventures7380]

Only thing I have connected to the bumper is a spare tire rack. I've been nervous about adding any more weight than that.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

If it did not come with it I do not add it -JR

[@BruceCurrell]

Hey JR- can you comment on keeping slides out 24/7/365. I leave my trailer at a campsite all year, with power, water, and sewer. In BC CANADA.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Will do its on the list -JR

[@redragn72]

I have a Open Range by Highland Ridge and the manual says the rear bumper can support up to 200lbs. I am about to add an Allen 4 bike carrier to it... rethinking if that would be ok.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

I would not personally -JR

[@mattclark5480]

Did you ever bolted it on and how is it working?

[@richardkoch8752]

I would even remove the spare tire and bracket. I have a truck with a bed which is made to hold weight safely. That's where the spare tire goes.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

If its factory I will leave it on the back if not bed of truck -JR

[@bryanhopkins389]

That's why you need to get a Jayco Eagle with the 2" Reciever...good video I always am worried seeing those adaptors on the highway...

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

I just commented to someone that the Jayco's got 2" receiver on them. The Jayco Jay Flight and up got that on them -JR

[@mattmayville6357]

thanks for the video. I will remove mine, I had a carry rack that I put my waste wagon on. totally makes sense.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Right on -JR

[@bmt1960ct]

What are your thoughts on racks that mount on the A frame in the front of the camper?

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Depends on tow vehicle. It adds a ton of tongue weight. If your factory hitch was close before this will only make it worse. Nissan Armadas for example are 850 lbs of tongue weight. If you were close before you might be pushing it over the edge with that. Depends on the setup and how much turning you will keep. I will have to do a video to explain

[@topgun5399]

I would attach a universal 2" receiver hitch and fasten it with 8 grade bolts to the frame. They have different hitches for carrying bikes and other attachments like a carrier. But if you plan on pulling a small trailer they have hitches that can be applied for towing. Just don't go crazy. Myself I have 2" receiver hitch that is bolted just for my 2" receiver bike rack and we just have 2 bikes we bring. But I can put up to 4 bikes if I wanted too. DON'T PUT THOSE 2" RECEIVER HITCHES ON THOSE BUMPERS The welds are cheap and most bumpers can't take no more then a 100lbs. Just add it up factory tire and braket that alone is around 70lbs + you add a bumper hitch + bike rack+ bikes now your way over the limit of those welds not to mention your extending the what you call bounce weight away from the bumper so get a universal rv hitch and have piece of mind. Besides I could be the guy behind you on the highway and that bumper breaks and bikes +rack bumper you name it could all over the road and I'm the next guy that has all your stuff on my hood or windshield. Now your in deep due! due! So get smart as they say and eather get a hitch or reinforce that week bumber.

[@MrBadfishchris]

Yes, please make a video of a tongue bike Carrier

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

I do not like them but I will do one when I get one in -JR

[@pierceburns9219]

COULD YOU PUT THE BIKES IN THE BED WHILE YOU TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL?

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Roof Rack

[@BruceCurrell]

Bounce weight = inertial mass. An object in motion resists changes in motion = inertia

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Very true -JR

[@michaelmabrey295]

What about removing the spare tire and adding the bike rack instead? Then put the spare tire on the truck bed.

[@_deango]

Can you do a video on 12v refrigerators because mine is working i checked all my breakers an all my other 12v systems are working but my fridge isn’t cooling it’s a 2021 keystone bullet and for the life of me I can’t figure out what the F@%# is going on thank you

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

What kind of 12volt fridge do you have?

[@_deango]

“GE”

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Is the light turning on inside the fridge?

[@_deango]

@@KeystoneRVCenter No. but when I listen closely I can hear the fridge humming only thing I haven’t done is pulled out the fridge.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

I am wondering if its not a power issue. The light should still come on inside

[@gerardbarrette-bw7sw]

Front bumper hitch on tow vehicle, bikes mount in front of you.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Yep love that option -JR

[@aarona3228]

Until you need to drive at night or are tired of bugs and rocks on your bikes...also catches a ton of wind. Been there, done that.

[@Sfumature94]

Compact and safe

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Yes -JR

[@dougm1985]

dam, i was just going to buy one of those.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Hope you didn't -JR

[@59plexi]

my design supercedes anything on the market.....ive got the badass dirtbike carrier set up......

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

I have seen one clean aftermarket bumper and it was custom all the way -JR

[@brettlandry7820]

I have to disagree. Almost 40,000 miles carrying 112 lb genny with no issue but i made modifications. No welding at all though!

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

I have seen stuff go thousands of miles and seen stuff snap after a few miles. My advice is do not. For me is if something comes off and hurts someone it is going to 100% on me and I could not live with that

[@brettlandry7820]

@@KeystoneRVCenter Thanks for the advice but I'm good. You would think keystone would build better bumpers knowing how many people carry bikes and things back there, oh well let's save $50 and not.

[@mikehall7991]

Only way to know it's safe to use one of those racks is call the manufacturer and confirm based on your model. No dealer can tell you, no salesman can tell you. This video is not an exaggeration!

[@hangmanfsc]

Eric needs to invest in a wireless mic for you JR!

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

No kidding -JR

[@davidcrawford6505]

My TT does not have the sticker.

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

What do you have? -JR

[@charger7022]

lippert frames and chassis are total garbage and a danger on the road!

[@KeystoneRVCenter]

Well they make the majority of the RV chassis on the road

[@charger7022]

@@KeystoneRVCenter i know its sad i just hope no one gets hurt. every day theres a new complaint about a shackle breaking off or a frame bending. watch this video i made of our trailer. I was terrified after watching this. i couldnt figure out what the trailer was always all over the road even with a WD hitch. this video solved the mystery for me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZovIpZ6ua62MmK8