Recommended E-Bike Rack for 2020 Ram 1500

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Can you recommend a platform hitch bike rack for our 2020 Ram 1500? I am looking for a rack for 2 e-bikes about 50 pounds each. One of the ebikes has fenders. I need to be able to open the tailgate without interference with the bike rack.

asked by: Dawn B

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The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 2 Bike Platform Rack part # HR1450Z is an excellent option for a 2020 Ram 1500 that will work with bikes with fenders as well as those weighing up to 80 lbs. It will also allow for the tailgate to be folded down with the bikes removed. If you want to be able to open the tailgate with the bikes installed you'd have to get a swing away adapter like the Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender part # Y02483 but this will hold true for pretty much any bike rack.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Both the RidgeBack #Y02459 and FullTilt #Y02463 are high-end hanging-style racks from Yakima but in this case the FullTilt has a few extra features so I recommend going that route. Both racks have very similar features as far as tilting/folding ease…

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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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Hey Mike I checked with Westin and I can confirm that the Westin HDX Xtreme Nerf Bars item #W45XV do indeed fit the 2021 Ram 1500 Quad Cab. The instructions on their website say crew cab as well. This is pretty common amongst aftermarket part…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

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If you are experiencing sag while towing then we have some great options for a 2021 Ram 1500. This is a common problem even for those towing within their capacity. The most popular fix and what I recommend is installing a set of suspension…

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