Recommended Bike Rack for an EcoHitch on a 2017 BMW i3
Question:
Hi thinking of this purchase what bike rack system would you advise - please
asked by: Richard C
Expert Reply:
With the EcoHitch # 306-X7277 having a 2 inch receiver opening and 200 pound capacity, you have quite a few options available. Though it will depend on how many bikes you will be carrying and what style they will be, here are a few of the ones I recommend.
For a hanging style rack, I suggest the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. The quote from their add says "If the Thule name alone doesn't do it for you, how about we throw in anti-sway cradles, a tilting mast, folding arms and universal compatibility - all with a tiny price tag? Boom." Sounds great to me!
For a platform style rack, I suggest the Malone Runway # MAL82VR for a 4 bike option and the Swagman Dispatch # S44FR for a 2 bike option. These are also pretty similar to each other, but again, will depend on how many bikes you will be carrying.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone Runway HM4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Malone
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Swagman Dispatch Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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