Recommended Front Bike Rack for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter RV
Question:
Im in the market for a bike rack that mounts on the front of my RV, a 2017 Mercedes Sprinter. I will be towing a Mazda Miata on a tow dolly. I have seen these types of racks on small busses in my community. Thanks
asked by: Gerald E
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you're looking for a front receiver hitch bike rack. This can be accomplished by installing a front hitch on your RV. The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Hitch # 306-X7352 is a confirmed fit for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500. The hitch's price reflects the fact that it is made from an alloy that is produced only from US-sourced recycled materials making it a true made-in-the-USA product. It also has a load capacity of 500 lbs for your bike rack and bikes. I attached a video of it with bikes loaded on another's motorhome with a Sprinter chassis.
As for bike racks, make sure they're motorhome/RV compatible. RV bike racks are designed to be more heavy duty to handle the extra road stress, which is especially important if you have them hitched to the front. A great option is the Swagman E-Spec #S94FR since it's a platform bike that can not only handle that extra wear, it has a huge weight capacity of 70 lbs! Great if you have heavy e-bikes!
If your priority is to carry MORE bikes and you don't mind a hanging-style rack, then I recommend the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. It has a lower weight capacity of 35 lbs per bike, but more features like folding or tilt-away. You won't need to use the tilt-away in front of your Sprinter, but it's still a nice feature to have if you want to use it on your other vehicles.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 5000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- EcoHitch
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