Bring your bikes along without a separate hitch carrier or permanent modifications. The Stromberg Carlson LA-102 ladder bike rack clamps directly onto the vertical supports of your existing RV rear roof-access ladder in minutes, holds two bikes at up to 50 lbs combined, and pivots out of the way so you can still use the ladder at camp. All-aluminum construction keeps the rack light at just 5 lbs, and rubberized brackets protect both the rack and your ladder finish.
The SCPLA-102 is designed for RVers who want a simple, low-profile way to bring bikes to the campsite. Instead of occupying your hitch receiver or requiring permanent installation, this rack clamps to the 1-inch diameter vertical support bars on your RV's rear roof ladder using rubberized mounting brackets. Setup takes only minutes using the included 5/32-inch hex wrench.
Bikes hang vertically with the front wheel down. The seat post sits in a padded cradle and is secured with an adjustable carrier strap, keeping the bike stable during highway travel. Safety pins lock the rack arms in position to eliminate swaying and rattling on the road. When you arrive at your destination, the pivoting design swings the entire rack aside so the ladder remains fully accessible.
Rubberized brackets grip 1-inch diameter vertical ladder supports without scratching. No drilling, no permanent modification to your RV.
Two aluminum rack arms each support one bike vertically. Combined weight capacity is 50 lbs. Accommodates bike frames up to 2 inches in diameter.
Safety pins lock rack arms in the travel position, preventing movement and noise on the road. Cradle straps keep individual bikes secured.
The rack pivots away from the ladder at camp, giving you full use of the RV's rear roof-access ladder without removing the rack.
Mounting the SCPLA-102 requires no special tools beyond the included hex wrench. The bracket backer pieces spread clamping load across the ladder tube to prevent deformation. Install both arms at the desired height on the ladder uprights, tighten the bolts with the supplied hardware, and insert the safety pins. The entire installation can typically be completed in under 15 minutes.
Once bikes are loaded, the carrier straps hold each bike's seat post snugly in its cradle. The rack arms are pinned in the travel position to prevent lateral movement. Because bikes hang vertically (front wheel toward the ground), the overall footprint behind the RV is compact compared to horizontal-style carriers.
After parking, swing the rack arms outward using the pivoting design to clear the ladder rungs. This is especially useful at full-hookup sites or when you need to access roof-mounted equipment. No tools are needed to pivot the arms -- the same safety pins that lock the travel position are removed by hand to allow the pivot.