Recommended Bike Rack To Carry 2 Lectric Fat Tire e-Bikes on Jeep

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I need a hitch e-bike bike rack for my Jeep. 150# capacity. We have two fat tire Lectric bikes that weigh 63 pounds each. Lectric Bikes recommended Hollywood. What you say?

asked by: Michael K

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Lectric Bikes is right on the money. My go-to recommendation is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE, part # HLY84FR. The rack can handle 2 bikes weighing up to 80 lbs each with tires up to 5 inches in width.

To determine if the rack will work on your Jeep, you'll need to find the hitch pin hole in your hitch receiver tube. Measure from the center of the hole rearward until you clear either the furthest rearward point of the back bumper or the furthest rearward edge of the spare tire (if there's a rear-mounted spare tire). I'll link an article that shows how to take this measurement. If this distance is less than 7-1/2 inches, the # HLY84FR will work for you. If the distance is less than 5 inches, you'll also be able to fold the rack up flat against the rear of the vehicle. If one or both bikes have step through frames, you'll need the # HRBA-PRO adapter bar to give the rack's frame hook something to grab onto.

If that won't be enough clearance, the Saris # SA4412B-FB Freedom would be a good choice. The rack can accommodate 2 bikes weighing 60 lbs each. If you remove the battery packs from your bikes, you'll be under that threshold. The rack is compatible with tires up to 5 inches in width. For clearance, if your measurement is less than 10 inches, the rack will fit perfectly. This rack holds the bikes from the bottom of the tires and from the seat post tube, so an adapter bar like what's mentioned above won't be necessary.

I've linked to demonstration videos for the bike racks I mentioned.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #HLY94FR will fit a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime if the end of the bumper measures less than 9-1/4 inches from the distance from center of hitch pin. As far as the weight, the Destination has a…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

We have a rack that is compatible with 5-inch-wide tires like your fat bike it is the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount #RKY10007-05. This is a really solid bike rack too that…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

I attached a picture that shows how much of the etrailer.com hitch part #E98901 would hang below the rear bumper when installed.

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Answer 9

I have a solution for you. Here at Etrailer, we strongly discourage using wheel-mounted bike racks like the Kuat NV 2.0 #NV22B for bikes with fenders. Mounting wheels with fenders can cause the fenders to crack or become damaged, especially with the…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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 12

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