Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2020 Subaru Forester for Carrying E-Bikes
Question:
I have a 2020 Suburu Forester which has a spoiler. I intent to buy a hitch rack to transport two 45# ebikes. I think the rack should have support straps to prevent to much stress on the hitch, but I dont know how to install the straps without damaging the spoiler.
asked by: Len W
Expert Reply:
Stabilizer straps aren't recommended or required for carrying heavier bike racks like what you plan to do with your 2020 Subaru Forester. I don't recommend going that route as I'd hate to see you damage your new vehicle. Instead I'd recommend a trailer hitch with plenty of weight capacity so you wouldn't have to worry about that as well a hitch rack designed for heavier bikes.
The Draw Tite hitch part # 76271 has a tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs so with this hitch and a Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 which was designed for e-bikes you'd be totally fine and not need any additional support.
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 3500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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