Bike Racks to Backup Camera

In this posting I will discuss two important tools that campers always use.  The first is bike racks.  There are many different kind of bike racks available on the market.  Some that connect to a trailer hitch receiver, some that connect directly to the bumper of the RV, and some that use a ladder on the RV to hang your bikes.  Any one of these are great, but from my experience, I think the trailer hitch style receiver is the best option.  It gives you the flexibility to remove the bike rack when not in use or a lot of them let you have your bikes in between your tow vehicle and trailer you are towing.  My 5th wheel has the hitch mounted on the trailer, so I can use that for storage and or a bike rack at the same time.  Check out Become.com for a variety of bike racks available.

The next important tool a camper can have on their tow vehicle or RV is a backup camera.  A backup camera will show you what is behind you when driving in reverse, or getting ready to.  When towing a large trailer, it is important to know what is back there at all times.  This would include small children, animals, and other vehicles.  Another advantage is having a backup camera on your tow vehicle so you can use it for easy trailer hitching.  They make all sizes and mounts available and it can really save you the hassle of having someone directing you or even more important, prevent an accident.  Check out Become.com for a variety of backup camera's available.