Can The Front Bike Mount Be Removed From A Hollywood Racks Hitch Mounted Bike Rack
Question:
Can I remove the outer bike rack on any of these? I only need to carry 1 bike. Recommendations appreciated here. FYI - I have a Ford E450 4x4 Diesel Ambulance that has been built into an off-road expedition vehicle. I live in it full time. Spend a large amount of time off-road/off-grid. Going to carry my ebike on the front of vehicle. My custom built front winch bumper has a 2inch receiver hitch. I do have a 2inch rear receiver hitch as well It appears to me that the Hollywood racks are the most well built and strongest. Looking at: RV Rider Sku-HR1700 Sports Rider Sku-HR1500 TRS E-Bike Hitch Rack-Sku-HR3500-E Any help appreciated,
asked by: Maxie W
Expert Reply:
The RV Rider # HLY64FR and Sport Rider SE # HLY84FR both have clamp on wheel hoops and arms/clamps that can be removed to get down to the one bike mount that you're wanting. The TRS Bike Rack # HR3500E does as well but also has more that sticks out past the second mount and thus wouldn't really make a difference with the second mount removed. These bike racks have the following per bike weight capacities:
# HLY64FR - 80lbs
# HLY84FR - 80lbs
Of the two I recommend the # HLY64FR as it has the most applications with it being rated for use on motorhomes, 5th wheel trailers, and flat-towed vehicles as well unlike the others. It has a 5" maximum tire width and padded clamps with hand knobs to hold your e-bike securely by the frame or seat post without needing an adapter bar if your e-bike has an alternative frame. It also has keyed-alike hitch lock, frame clamps, and cable lock deter theft of your bikes and the rack.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Heavy Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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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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