Is There a Fold Up Platform Rack Option with a Ramp for Loading Bikes?

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Since factory is local, have you ever thought of retrofitting this bike rack with a ramp for rolling bike onto rack? The Thule easy-fold platform rack has one, but rack does not fold up against car when unloaded. I wish to fold rack and not drive with a 3foot rack attached to car.

asked by: Anne Z

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That is a great idea and there is a market for it but we haven't won the manufacturers over with that option yet and we can't add anything to their products without a warranty issue.

We haven't seen a ramp for the Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # SA4025F but there is another option with the fold up platform rack you may want to consider. The Access Ramp for Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack # ANVBRB is compatible with # NV12G, # BA12B, # NV12B, and the similar options for the larger 2 inch receiver. This rack does have the folding feature as well as quite a few other great attributes. I've attached a video to assist.

So far, only the Kuat NV 2.0 and the Thule EasyFold # TH903202 have added a ramp and it is only on these top quality racks.

expert reply by: Jason S

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The Saris SuperClamp EX part #SA4025F can fit 1-1/4 inch hitches as long as they are Class II (you may have a Class I hitch so you'd need to check), it has a 60 lb per bike capacity, and can fit tires up to 4-1/2 inches wide so…

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Answer 2

The fenders on your bikes will actually not be an issue when using the clamps on the Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Rack, part #SA4025F. When a fender is used on the front and/or rear wheel, clamp the hook to the wheel where the fender ends. We also…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

Yes, you can install a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11433 on your 2019 Chevrolet Spark. This receiver is capable of supporting up to 200lbs of tongue weight. With each of the Lectric 3.0 e-bikes weighing roughly 60lbs without the battery you will…

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Answer 6

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 7

I have a solution for you. Here at Etrailer, we strongly discourage using wheel-mounted bike racks like the Kuat NV 2.0 #NV22B for bikes with fenders. Mounting wheels with fenders can cause the fenders to crack or become damaged, especially with the…

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Answer 8

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