Chris NewbyFraser Posted October 15, 2019 Share I am thinking of buying this Trapezium made rack. Has a Hubber used one? If so, could you share your opinion of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter-za Posted October 15, 2019 Share What will that do to your towbar's Max Vertical Weight / Max Static Load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted October 15, 2019 Share What will that do to your towbar's Max Vertical Weight / Max Static Load? Nothing if you allow for it when packing the trailer/caravan. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted October 15, 2019 Share Can't you just roll the bikes into the caravan and make sure they don't move around?Maybe build a PVC Bike rack for the dimensions in a suitable space and put the bikes there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndlovu Posted October 15, 2019 Share I had the same issue a while ago. Sprite Splash towed by a Ranger with canopy. My problem was that there was not enough space between the vehicles. Based on my, not so brilliant, calculations I didn't feel comfortable that there was enough space when turning sharply. Was not keen on a rack behind the van either. I ended up with bike racks on top of the canopy. Your fuel efficiency is shot anyway and you're always aware of height restrictions because of the van you're towing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted October 15, 2019 Share I didn't feel comfortable that there was enough space when turning sharply Depends upon the length of the drawbar – some trailers/caravans have quite a long drawbars and others do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MphatiPyga Posted October 15, 2019 Share If you counter balance the weight of the bikes and rack at the back of the caravan should not be a problem. Also depend on the length of the drawbar as Mudlark said. Just never stuff around with weight behind the axles as things can turn nasty! Hired a car trailer once to go and fetch my dads car which had broken down, no one told me that it makes a huge difference which way the towed vehicle goes, weight of engine tried to Kung Fu the trailer and my bakkie if we went over 60km/h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted October 15, 2019 Share Just never stuff around with weight behind the axles as things can turn nasty! Hired a car trailer once to go and fetch my dads car which had broken down, no one told me that it makes a huge difference which way the towed vehicle goes, weight of engine tried to Kung Fu the trailer and my bakkie if we went over 60km/hScary as anything. 50kg minimum and about 100kg downforce (weight) on the towball is usually right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris NewbyFraser Posted October 18, 2019 Share Can't you just roll the bikes into the caravan and make sure they don't move around?Maybe build a PVC Bike rack for the dimensions in a suitable space and put the bikes there?I have done this but one good 'jump' on the road and everything moves, even when packed tight with side tents etc. I've had an mtb tandem slide about and savage a cupboard. Also, when towing with a car/SUV, the space in the van is used for packing stuff, leaving little room for a bike, let alone two. Bakkies solve this problem but............I don't have one. PhilipV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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