What Trailer Hitch Do You Recommend for a Bike Rack on My 2021 Subaru Ascent?
Question:
What trailer hitch do you recommend for my 2021 Subaru Ascent? I am looking to transport a bike rack on the hitch.
asked by: Drew
Expert Reply:
For the best trailer hitch for a bike rack on your 2021 Subaru Ascent, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch - 2" # e55ZR. This hitch has a maximum tongue weight of 750 pounds, which is more than enough capacity to hold a bike rack with bikes mounted. Another great thing about the etrailer hitch is that the distance between the center of the hitch pinhole to the face of the rear bumper is 2 inches. This short distance will allow virtually all bike racks to be compatible without issues regarding bumper clearance.
As far as the bike rack, I recommend the RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches # RKY10004. The MonoRail has a per-bike weight capacity of 60 pounds and will be able to accommodate tires up to 5 inches wide. Also, since the closest part of the rack is 5-3/4 inches from the center of the rack's pinhole, you will not have any bumper clearance issues.
If you have an exceptionally heavy bike and/or bikes with fenders, I recommend going with the HollyWood Racks RV Rider # HLY64FR. The RV Rider has a maximum per-bike weight capacity of 80 pounds and has a frame-mount attachment style that will avoid any potential damage to the fenders that comes with a wheel-mounted style (like the MonoRail). In addition, the RV Rider will work with fat bike tires and will not have any bumper clearance issues on your 2021 Subaru Ascent.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Hitch Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Motorhome
- Fifth Wheel
- Flat-Towed Vehicle
- Hollywood Racks
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RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- RockyMounts
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- etrailer
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