Can the Thule Elite Van XT 2 Hold Electric Bikes?
Question:
Can it hold e bikes
asked by: K L
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, since the Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack # TH302043 only has a per-bike weight capacity of 42 pounds, it is not enough to hold an electric bike. There isn't a trunk/van bike rack option that will carry the weight of electric bikes.
With that being said, the best bet is a hitch-mounted bike rack or adapter that has a swing-away capability that will still allow you to open the rear doors of the van. For this route, I recommend the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # KU84FR along with the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side # PVD20B. The Kuat Transfer V2 has a weight capacity of 60 pounds per-bike and allows you to safely attach your bikes to the ratchetings hooks by the front wheel. The reason why the Swing Away hitch adapter is more effective than other brands of swing away adapters we carry is because it allows you to swing the rack 90 degrees and 120 degrees instead of just 90 degrees away from the rear.
As far as a recommended hitch receiver, I would be happy to recommend one if you provide me with the year/make/model of van you have as well as the wheelbase of the vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
more information >
Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side
- Hitch Adapters
- Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
- Bike Racks
- 250 lbs
- Kuat
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack for Sprinter Rear Door
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Wheel and Frame Mount
- 2 Bikes
- Locks Not Included
- Adjustable Arms
- Platform Rack
- Thule
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: Review of RockyMounts Bike Rack Lock - RKY12005
- Shop: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Search Results: hitch extender
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Search Results: live chat
- Search Results: discount code
- Shop: Trunk Bike Rack
- Shop: RockyMounts Hitch Extender w/ Hitch Pin and Lock - 2" Hitches - 8" Long
- Shop: Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Shop: 8' Cable Lock and Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Saris Hitch Mounted Bike Racks
- Shop: Replacement Cable Lock for RockyMounts SplitRail Bike Rack
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side
- Search Results: swing away adapter
- Q&A: Recommended Bike Rack To Carry 48lb E-Bike With 2021 Ram Promaster 3500
- Q&A: Does Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack for Sprinter Rear Door # TH302043 Fit with Rear Mounted Ladder
- Q&A: Which Hitch Pivot Adapter Has Better Rear Door Clearance Thule or Kuat
- Q&A: Length of Arm on Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender - Driver's Side
- Q&A: Is There a Swing-Away Hitch Adapter That Can Support 400 Lbs
- Q&A: Can Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Rack be Used with the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender
- Q&A: Can I Use the Thule Elite Van XT # TH302043 with a Spare Tire on a Ram ProMaster Van?
- Video: Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Bike Rack Hitch Extender Review
- Search Results: kuat swing~away hitch adapter
- Video: Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender Review