Recommended Bike Rack For Two 50lb E-Bikes On A Fifth Wheel Trailer
Question:
I recently bought two ebikes. They weigh 50 lbs. each with the battery removed. The bike dealer suggested I buy the Thule EasyFold XT 2-bike hitch bike rack which I subsequently did from you. My intent is to carry these behind my fifth wheel which I did on a short camping trip this past week. While looking at your site again this morning in more detail it appears you DO NOT recommend this rack for fifth wheels. If that correct? If so, why. Also if correct, what ebike rack do you recommend for two bikes weighing 100lbs combined?
asked by: Wayne B
Expert Reply:
Different vehicle types can have vastly different suspensions, with some being less sophisticated like the suspension of a 5th wheel, the bike rack can take a beating being jostled around. Some racks are designed to be rated for this kind of use which is why you'll see the rating chart on everyone of our bike rack pages. The Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # TH903202 is only rated for use on cars, vans, trucks, and SUV's.
In place of the Thule EasyFold I recommend the Lets Go Aero V-Lectric FAT PRO Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # LGA77FR. This bike rack is rated for use on cars, vans, trucks, SUV's, fifth wheels, motorhomes, travel trailers, and flat towed vehicles and has a per bike weight capacity of 75lbs to easily haul your 50lb e-bikes. The V-shaped, wheel-mount design ensures level transport of most bikes, regardless of size and frame style. The support arms hold the bikes by the wheels and prevent frame or fork contact while cushioned pads prevent scratches from bike-to-rack contact. Because of the wheel mount design no adapter bar will be needed for women's, children's, and alternative frame bikes. This rack also includes 2 anti-rattle hitch pins to prevent wobbling and noise in trailer hitch receiver and keyed-alike locks to deter theft of your bikes and the rack.
Products Referenced in This Question
Lets Go Aero V-Lectric FAT PRO Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Slide-Out Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Lets Go Aero
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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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