How to Carry an Electric Bike on a 2018 Toyota 4Runner While Towing
Question:
I have fairly heavy electric bicycle approx 50 lbs. Would using this rack, with my one bike mounted, put too much stress on the vehicle’s spoiler? I cannot use a hitch-mounted rack because I will be towing a small camping trailer. Thanks.
asked by: David
Expert Reply:
I do have options for you but the Thule OutWay 2-Bike Rack part # TH45JV has a 33 lb per bike weight capacity which means it would not be suitable for your 50 lb e-bike. The cradles themselves are only rated for 33 lbs so I cannot recommend you exceed this. With that being said we do still have options for you even when pulling a trailer.
In order to carry the bike on the vehicle you would need to install a front mount hitch like the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch part # C31054 for Limited or part # C31076 for SR5/TRD models and then use a bike rack like the Swagman E-Spec 2 Bike Platform Rack part # S94FR. The other options you have is to install a trailer hitch on the rear of you camper with the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13703 and then use the Swagman Escapee 2 as it is rated for use on campers.
I have attached multiple review video for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 350 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 350 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Swagman
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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Standard
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 2 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 350 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
more information >
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