Bike Rack Recommendation for Carrying 2 Electric Bikes on a Class II Hitch on a 2012 Volvo S60

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need rack for 2 e bikes. 2012 Volvo s60. Have 1.25, class 2 hitch.

asked by: Mary

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Thule EasyFold part # TH903202 is a fit for Class II hitches like what you have on your 2012 Volvo S60 and is designed for carrying 2 E-bikes so it would be a great choice for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I spoke with my contact at Thule and she told me that your 46 inch wheelbase bike would be a little on the big side for the Thule EasyFold part #TH903202 but it would still easily fit and work well. The wheel straps would also work just fine too.…

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Even though you don't need the tilting feature like what the Hollywood Rack RV Rider part #HLY64FR has it's still your best option since it's a very solid and stable rack with enough weight capacity for your bikes and since it's also…

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Thank you for all of the information! The only bike rack we carry that hits on everything you're wanting is the Thule EasyFold XT #TH903202 combined with 2 sets of the Fat Bike Straps #TH985101. The EasyFold XT has a weight capacity of 65 lbs per…

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You're in luck! There's no need for a 2" hitch if you want to carry two ebikes! I really like the Thule EasyFold XT 2 E-Bike Platform Rack #TH903202 for ebikes because it makes loading and unloading ebikes easier. It works with both a…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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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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I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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