Recommended Bike Rack for Two 60 lb E-Bikes

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I have 2 electric fat tire bikes weighing 60 lbs each. I have a fifth wheel with a 2 receiver rated for 300# tongue weight and no bumper. Im looking for a bike rack to put on the back of the fifth wheel for the 2 ebikes. Can you recommend a product? Thank you.

asked by: Bob T

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For a hitch-mounted bike rack for carrying two 60 lbs e-bikes, I recommend the Swagman E-Spec # S94FR. This bike rack can carry two bikes at 70 lbs each and fits a 2" hitch receiver. It also lets you carry bikes with tires up to 3" wide. You can also check out the video linked below for more details on this product.

expert reply by: John R

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Answer 1

We do have a bike rack that will work for you but the Swagman Semi 2.0 only has a weight capacity of 45 lbs per bike. Instead, I highly recommend the Yakima HoldUp #Y02443 which has a weight capacity of 60 lbs per bike. The HoldUp #Y02443 is similar…

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Answer 2

The Swagman E-Spec part #S94FR is approved for use behind a flat towed vehicle, can carry up to 2 bikes and has a capacity of 60 lbs per bike so it it would work great for your e-bikes as long as they weigh less than 60 lbs. Check out the review…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 6

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 8

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 9

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 10

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 11

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C77ZV is a fit for the 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid. I attached a link to the install instructions as well as a link to an installer finder in case you wanted to find someone near you to install the hitch.

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