One of the bigger and certainly more expensive modification to your pop-up trailer can be adding something to haul your bikes. No one bike rack really solves all the problems of bringing bike while you camp. An on top of trailer bike rack/ track is EXPENSIVE our dealer wants to charge 1200.00 to out on our Fleetwood pop-up trailer.
We have a “cheap” rack- one that hooks with elaborate straps, etc on the back of our minivan - it has made quite few nicks in the paint- never looks secure to me and you can’t open the rear of minivan ( easily) when traveling and hooked up. Also a a pain to use. On top of car would just add drag and increase gas costs. We tend to go long distance and that is an issue for us. I thin I MAY have found solution- a dual hitch receiver Specs one the site say it holds 4000 lbs.
Basically you could put a standard 2″ bike rack rack into the upper hitch- not sure if I will still be able to open rear minivan door, tho.
Any feedback?? let me know 
Posted by admin as Trailer Towing Tips at 2:08 PM EDT
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I have finally decided to buy some towing mirrors. I have been using a stick-on convex and need something with some more heft- and security. I find I have a hard time seeing what is just behind my trailer and think its not worth it to avoid the towing mirrors. After much research these are the most recommended towing mirrors on the market:
McKesh Towing Mirrors , pricey but worth it. They come on and off easily , no vibration, movement or scratching of the vehicle.
Posted by admin as Camping Equipment and Reviews, General Camping, Trailer Towing Tips at 10:37 PM EDT
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I had a rough trip recently- very bad sway when towing our 12″ box pop up trailer. I had to use over ride button on electric brakes about every 5 minutes- especially bad when a big 18 wheeler passed me by or a curve in the road. Pushing the over ride button on the brakes did work ( when you do this brakes are applied to the trailer while you are driving) as did a couple of other things- like speeding up slightly.
I got a tip that solved the problem immediately and went on a 7 hour trip with not ONE instance of sway. I put a second propane tank on- the weight help stabilize. Also, I heavy item in from of the axle- i.e drinking water jugs under seats near front bunk, etc. This worked like a dream.
Posted by admin as Fleetwood Pop Up Trailers, General Camping, Trailer Towing Tips at 1:49 PM EDT
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