Bike Rack Recommendations for 4 Beach Cruisers on a 2016 Ford Explorer
Question:
What would you recommend for 4 beach cruisers- 2 mens, 1 womens and 1 child? It would be mounting on a 2016 Ford Explorer.
asked by: Deanna B
Expert Reply:
Beach cruiser bikes are generally heavier than other bikes and could have fenders. Because of these features I recommend a platform style bike rack that holds the bikes at the frames. For a 4-bike platform style rack you will need to have a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver. If you do not already have one I recommend # C13386. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
For a bike rack a popular option that I recommend is the Sport Rider # HR1400Z. This carrier can hold 4 bikes of different sizes and shapes and has a capacity of 45 pounds per bike. I have linked a video review of this rack for you.
If the bikes do not have fenders then I recommend the Thule T2, # TH69TX, which has arms that clamp down on the front bike tires.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Thule
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Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Heavy Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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