Recommended Travel Trailer Bike Rack for E-Bike with Fat Tires and Step-Through Frame
Question:
I'm looking for a bike rack. I would like one capable of carrying a fat tire or perhaps something heavy like an electric Townie with the longer wheelbase. It will live on the back of my trailer so I do not need it to tilt. It needs to carry two bikes with step thru frames so I'm thinking a platform rack. If your recommendation is a Thule, can I just adapt an add-on rack to avoid the tilt feature. I want a 2 inch receiver type and not a 1 1/4 with adapter. Since its going on back of a camper, the tie down must be bulletproof since I can't see whats going on back there. I know this is a long list of wants on my part. Thanks for taking time to answer.
asked by: Ken M
Helpful Expert Reply:
Thank you for all of the details about what you're looking for in a bike rack! You are correct that there is a lot of extra movement at the back of a travel trailer so only certain bike racks have been tested and approved for this use, but we have exactly what you're needing.
The Swagman E-Spec # S94FR is best suited for your application and hits all of wants that you listed. The E-Spec comes with a 2" shank (that doesn't require an adapter) and can carry 2 bikes weighing in at 70 lbs each. The max tire width is 3" but you can install the Fat Tire Adapter Kit # S64679 to accommodate tires up to 5" wide. This bike rack does have a folding feature (as opposed to tilting) but Swagman does provide you with hardware to disable this feature for more rigidity when used on a 5th wheel or travel trailer (see attached).
I know that the E-Spec is a frame mount option that might struggle to reach a step-through frame but we do have provisions for that as well. You can use the Yakima Adapter Bar # Y02531 to add a point for the hooks from the bike rack to connect with and then you can use something like the Bike Frame Protector # TH984101 to keep the adapter from harming your bike frame.
I have attached some review videos for you to check out.
Marcus C.
5/11/2020
This looks like a solution for me as well, but have a question you may or may not be able to answer: My spare tire is mounted on the rear bumper of my travel trailer and is currently in the exact center. Would it be safe to move it to the right a foot or so and mount this bike rack to the left of center? I would be carrying 2 60 lb e-bikes. I'm just curious if the heavier load on one side would be significant.
Chris R.
5/13/2020
Products Referenced in This Question
Fat Tire Adapter Kit for Swagman G10 and E-Spec Bike Racks
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Wheel Adapters
- E-Spec
- G10
- Swagman
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Thule Carbon Bike Frame Protector
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame
- Protector
- Thule
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Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Yakima
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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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Greg
6/27/2020
My wife has the Trek Verve 3 E-Bike step through. The front and back wheels have fenders. I am concerned that the front tire hook will hit the fender. Has this been a problem for anyone else? Do you have a thought on the best bike rack for this bike?