Recommended Fat Bike Rack And Flat Tow Setup For A 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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Im towing jeep jku behind a rv... I have 2 e-bikes weighing 56 lbs each with fenders and want to put on a rack behind my jeep. I also plan to use a swing away to accommodate getting access to back of jeep...either a Yakima or Saris. Ive pretty much narrowed it down to the Saris MHS or Hollywood RV Rider. Which would you recommend for the ebike rack and swing away? Thanks

asked by: Jack R

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Between the Saris MHS Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # SAR73MR and the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY64FR I recommend going with the Hollywood Racks # HLY64FR.

Reason being is; Not only does this bike rack have a higher capacity than the Saris, it's also a bit lighter at 58-lbs compared to 60-lbs, and most importantly it is compatible with flat towed vehicles.

Additionally, if you're interested in completing your flat tow setup, you're also going to need:

-A set of tow bars # RM-676,

-A base plate kit # RM-521448-5,

-A braking system # RM-8700,

&

-A wiring harness # RM-154.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

We recently had a the Saris representative on-site and one of my questions was about carrying bikes with fenders on a hitch bike rack with carbon framed bikes. He relayed his own experience with the same problem. He said the Saris MHS Modular Bike…

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Answer 2

As long as the fender is tightly installed on the bike and the hook is attached to the fender as close as possible to the top tube of the bike, the #BA22B should carry the town bike you mentioned with no problem whatsoever. I spoke with one of my…

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If a bike has fenders, you'll want to go with a frame mount style rack. The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack part #HLY84FR is an excellent option for this and what I recommend using. It can carry bikes up to 50 lbs and it only weighs…

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Answer 4

Thank you for the information. I see that your Buddy Bike Sport is 43 lbs and has a wheel base of 58.1 inches. For your 2016 Ram 2500, I recommend the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #65063 which has a 500 lb…

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I would be happy to help you. The etrailer Hitch item #e98839 is confirmed to fit your 2015 Subaru Forester. It is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. It has a 2" receiver with a 525 lbs tongue weight capacity. I have…

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Answer 6

You are correct. The Saris MHS Modular Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting, part #SAR73MR, will not work with your wife's Blix Aveny because the rear fender will interfere with the racks arms. Another reason it will not work is…

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Answer 7

Hey Joel, we have bike racks that will work for you but the Inno bike rack part #IN25RR only fits up to 3-1/2 inch wide tires. The Kuat Piston Pro bike rack part #KU66ZR would work great as it can fit a bike tire width up to 5 inches.

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Answer 8

Your best bet is actually the saddle mounts. Unfortunately, there's no good J-Style racks that are locking and will have the weight capacity for your kayak. Saddle mounts directly transfer the weight to the bars, so they are a lot easier for…

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There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

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Answer 10

The weight capacity of the Saris MHS Modular Bike Rack #SAR73MR is 120 lbs and the total weight of the rack is 106 lbs according to Saris.

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Answer 11

Any bike rack will require some degree of lifting to seat the bike within the carrier. A hitch mounted platform type rack is definitely the right choice when being concerned about lifting height; especially if you already have a hitch installed on…

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Answer 12

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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