eBike Rack and Dual Hitch Adapter Recommendation For Carrying Bikes While Flat Towing Vehicle

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Is it possible to have an ebike rack for an RV and also tow a Jeep? If so what are your suggestions for the rack and also the needed double hitch? RV is a class A

asked by: Joyce C

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For the bike rack, you cannot go wrong with the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2, part # HLY74FR. The rack can handle two bikes weighing up to 80 lbs apiece with tires up to 5 inches wide, so it'll work on standard or fat bikes. The rack includes keyed alike hitch, cable and retaining hook locks for theft deterrence. The rack is designed for use on a motorhome, but SHOULD NOT be used on a towed camper or vehicle.

The Thule # TH92BJ Doubletrack is a great bike rack, but it isn't rated for heavy bikes. The capacity is limited to 2 bikes weighing up to 35 lbs apiece which isn't enough to handle a heavy e bike.

In order to flat tow a vehicle and carry your bikes at the same time, you'll need a dual hitch adapter. The adapter you need will depend on the height difference between the receiver of the motorhome and the height of the base plates on the towed vehicle.

You'll want your tow bar to be within 3 inches plus or minus of level, we offer five different sizes, a 2-1/4 inch rise/drop as part # RM-077-2, a 4 inch rise/drop as part # RM-077-4, a 6 inch rise/drop as part # RM-0077-6, an 8 inch rise/drop as part # RM-077-8, or a 10 inch rise/drop as part # RM-077-10. The adapters work well for flat towing, but shouldn't be used for towing a trailer.

You'd attach your tow bar to the bottom receiver tube and use the top for your bike rack.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The only difference between the Hollywood Racks #HLY74FR and #HLY84FR Sport Rider SE bike racks is that the #HLY74FR works with both Class II 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch hitch receivers, and the #HLY84FR will only work with 2 inch hitches. There are no…

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Answer 2

The Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding/Tilting 4 Bike Rack #TH934XTR has a tilting mast feature that can be seen in the linked photo and in the linked video at the 1:40 mark. The mast can tilt back to about a 45-degree angle. On the Grand Cherokee in…

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A top selling 2-bike platform rack that I recommend for you is the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT Bike Rack, #TH92BJ. Thule is an industry leader and they are known for their high quality products. This bike rack is one of our highest rated platform-style…

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We do have similar adapters that might work for your application but the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver #RM-077-4 that you referenced cannot be used to tow a trailer. This particular unit can only be used for flat towing another vehicle. For a dual…

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As long as you are not exceeding the tongue weight rating of the trailer hitch receiver or dual hitch receiver adapter, you will not have any issues adding your 150lb accessory with the adapter as is, but I do not recommend modifying the adapter in…

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The outer bolt hole center to center distance is 30 inches, and the inner bolt hole center to center distance is 27 inches. The bottom of the adapter also has two 9/16 inch diameter holes that are spaced 17-1/2 inches apart, center to center.…

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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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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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Answer 9

Yes, you can install a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11433 on your 2019 Chevrolet Spark. This receiver is capable of supporting up to 200lbs of tongue weight. With each of the Lectric 3.0 e-bikes weighing roughly 60lbs without the battery you will…

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Answer 10

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 11

As long as the flat tow wiring is wired in before the 4-Way #C93ZV and you connect the power for the converter directly to the battery it will work. I have seen several use Magnetic Lights #TL21RK which they will wire in on the main harness to have…

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Answer 12

At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the…

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