I have a 2016 Cruiser 5th wheel that comes equipped with a welded 2 inch receiver on the rear of the trailer. It is very solid. For taking the bicycles along, I opted for a platform style bicycle carrier from 1UPUSA. Their receiver mount hitch is quite expensive, but is very sturdy, does not require any ties or straps to the trailer, and they have a quite cleaver mount in the receiver that makes it less likely to be stolen. The receiver attachment clamp also makes it virtually rattle free. Since the bikes are on the back of the trailer, and out of sight while traveling, I decided that the extra cost for the sturdy platform hitch was worthwhile, as I have NO concerns about the bikes getting loose or falling off while traveling. I use a 12 foot cable and lock to add to my piece of mind when I am parked to have a better chance of the bikes not getting wander lust...
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Alan and Karen
2016 Cruiser 305RS 5th wheel
2005 Chevy Duramax - 4-door long box
Edge w/ Attitude performance chip
ASE intake system, Banks cat-back exhaust
Hansen Hitch attached to "roll-over" goose neck ball in pickup
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