What do you Need to Transport 2 E-Bikes on a 2019 Toyota Avalon
Question:
I have two RadCity Step Thru bikes and would like to use this rack on a 2019 Avalon car. But I am having difficulty finding a 2inch receiver hitch that will fit the car, as all are only 1 1/4 inch. Will a hitch adapter to change 1 1/4 to 2inch work with this rack or is it the same as the Hollywood ebike rack and not recommended? Thanks.
asked by: Nowell S
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you.
First, though, using a hitch expander on your hitch wouldn't work. Hitch adapters (including expanders) reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50%. With e-bikes like yours, you'll need to make use of the full tongue weight of your hitch. Luckily, we have a hitch and bike rack that you can still use for your 2019 Toyota Avalon.
For the hitch, you will need the Curt Class I, part # C11576. It's a 1-1/4" receiver with a tongue weight of 350 pounds.
For the bike rack, you won't be able to use the Swagman E-Spec, part # S94FR, you mentioned. Instead, you will need the Thule EasyFold XT, part # TH903202. It fits 1-1/4" receivers like the Draw-Tite above and it can carry two e-bikes up to 65 pounds each. I've linked to a video review of this below.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Swagman
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