Recommended Bike Rack to Carry Electric Bikes on a 2020 Honda CR-V

Question:

I traded in my pickup for a 2020 CRV. I need a way to carry my 2 ebikes sinec I don't have a bed anymore. CAn I put a hitch on the CRV and get a bike rack for it? Which ones shoudl I look at? IT'd be nice too if the rack fits the 2inch hitch on my trailer so we can carry the bikes when we go camping.

asked by: Matt

Expert Reply:

We've got exactly what you need. First of all, the best hitch to use on your 2020 Honda CR-V is part # C13397. It's a 2 inch hitch which gives you more variety in the bike rack that'll fit and this way the same rack fits on your trailer as well. I've linked a video of us installing the hitch on a 2019 CR-V which it also fits. The process is the same on your 2020.

The bike rack is a little trickier since not all of them are rated to be used on a trailer. There's more movement at the back of a trailer than a passenger vehicle which puts more stress on the rack and not all of them can handle it. A great rack that can handle the weight of an e-bike and can be used on the back of your trailer is the Swagman E-Spec, part # S94FR. Check out the video I linked to see how it works. The Escapee can handle bikes up to 70 pounds each which is enough for most e-bikes. It also includes locks for the rack and the bikes which is always great.

expert reply by: Charles S