Anyone have any good ideas about reinforcing the rear bumper (standard 4" square) that are common on trailers today?

My wife and I would like to bring our bicycles with us when we go out and about. Although, we are not interested in the front hitch bike rack that you see from time to time, I don't want to put them on the front of the truck either due to visibility concerns.

I have thought about bike racks that mount to the frame and then reach out past the bumper, but not sure if that is the right answer. I have seen them on E-Trailer and the like.

I have thought about taking the trailer to a welding shop and having them weld steel straps that cross the bumper and reach into the frame, kind of like a cantilever effect.

I just found this product and think that it should be considered.


Open to experiences and ideas that someone may have come up with that I have not yet thought of. Thanks

 

 

The welds are the typical ones on the rear of the bumper which is toward the camper. There are welds in the vertical seams and one across the top.

I am going to look around a bit more but these look promising.

 

 

 

Where did you mount the spare tire to, under the camper with a BAL system or retractable cable?

 

 

We ordered the bumper supports and have not yet decided on what to do about the bike rack or the spare tire. We feel the extra support will be good for the bumper regardless of if we leave the tire there or install a bike rack. We use the bumper as a step up to get to the first ladder rung, so the supports should provide a long life for the factory welds.

Not sure about putting the spare tire under the trailer because we like to be off the beaten path and get away from the concrete and asphalt as much as possible. Our favorite place to camp so far is up in the NC mountains up a forestry service road and ground clearance is a must.

 

 

A picture would be be great, thank you for the offer and your time.

 

This guy did a decent job, should hold up well if you have the tools.