More options for the road: A trailer hitch expands the versatility of your camping vehicle. Whether it’s a bike rack, trailer, luggage rack, or scooter rack—many RVs and cargo vans can be retrofitted with a suitable trailer hitch.
Yes. There are suitable retrofit solutions available for many motorhomes and panel vans. Different coupling systems and mounts are used depending on the vehicle. Before installation, the towing capacity, tongue weight, and your vehicle’s technical specifications, among other factors, are checked.
In addition to towing a trailer, a trailer hitch is ideal for bike racks, e-bike racks, luggage racks, or scooter racks. This makes your camping vehicle significantly more versatile.
Depending on the vehicle, there are fixed, removable, or swivel trailer hitches. Which type is suitable depends on your vehicle and how you plan to use it.
Yes. Many bike racks are mounted directly on the trailer hitch and are particularly suitable for heavy e-bikes. This requires a sufficient tongue weight and a compatible rack system.
The permissible trailer weight and tongue weight depend on the vehicle and are specified in the vehicle's registration documents. Before retrofitting, we'll check which values apply to your recreational vehicle.
Retrofitting is possible for most recreational vehicles. However, depending on the vehicle, additional components such as a frame extension or vehicle-specific mounts may be required.
Before retrofitting, consider what you’ll mainly use the trailer hitch for. For many campers, the primary purpose isn’t to tow a trailer, but rather to mount a bike rack or a cargo rack. This will help you choose the right hitch system.
Would you like to retrofit a trailer hitch, or are you unsure which option is right for your vehicle? We’d be happy to advise you and handle the professional installation.
We’d be happy to advise you in person and help you choose the right solution for your vehicle.
