Carrying 2 E-Bikes at the Back of an RV While Flat Towing a Chevy Traverse at the Same Time

Question:

I have a 2015 Thor Palazzo 33.3 and flat tow a 2012 Traverse @5000 lbs with a blue Ox tow bar. I would like to add a bike carrier that can hold 2 26in ebikes each weighing @55 lbs. Could you make recomendations for me. I would prefer to mount the bikes on the Motorhome. Is there a solution for this?

asked by: Kirk L

Expert Reply:

First you will need a dual hitch receiver compatible with the total tongue weight of the bike rack with bikes loaded so that you can carry both the bike rack/bikes and flat tow the Traverse at the same time.

Based on the weights you gave for your bikes, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 2 Electric Bike Rack # HLY84FR rated for bikes up to 80 lbs each. The rack itself weighs 54 lbs unboxed and ready to use. From the hitch pin hole to the farthest part of the rack it measures 27-1/2 inches.

expert reply by: Michael H