Best Way to Carry E-Bikes on Travel Trailer with 4" Bumper
Question:
Want to carry 2 60lb fat tire e-bikes on the back of our travel trailer. The 4i nch rear bumper has the Mount n Lock Safety Struts Support Brackets already installed earlier. The Swagman # S80600 has a limit of 70lbs. And the Swagman # S80605 has a limit of 120lbs. Would the # S80600 work for us?
asked by: Randall T
Expert Reply:
While the Swagman Bumper Mount Racks, parts # S80600 and # S80605, do give you some mounting options, these are designed for lighter 30 lb bikes so the bars that hold the bikes up aren't really designed for heavier 60 lb e-bikes. Since this is the case I recommend going with a different setup.
For your application I recommend installing the etrailer RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # e38HR and then using the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack # S94FR and swapping out the standard trays to the Fat Tire Adapter Kit # S64679. This gives you a hitch receiver and bike rack that is rated appropriately for your heavy bikes and then when you add that fat tire adapter kit it enables the E-Spec to carry up to two 70 lb bikes with up to 5" wide tires.
I know this might not be the solution you're wanting, but it gives you a bike rack setup that's safe to use with your e-bikes.
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etrailer RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- RV and Camper Hitch
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- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
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Fat Tire Adapter Kit for Swagman G10 and E-Spec Bike Racks
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- Hitch Bike Racks
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Swagman RV 4-Bike RV Bumper Mount Rack
- RV and Camper Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- RV Bumper Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Mountain Bikes
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Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
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- Frame Mount
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- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
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- Motorhome
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