Recommendations For Transporting 95lb E-Trike and 75lb E-Bike W/ 2019 Kia Soul
Question:
I have two ebikes. A trike that weights 95 pounds and a bicycle that weighs 75 pounds. Would the rack retain the trike and bike with 4inch width wheels. Questioning about what receiver for a Kia Soul to attach rack. Will the receiver have the capacity for bikes and rack. Best way to load rack with trike.
asked by: FRED L
Expert Reply:
I have an option for you, but there is not a hitch mounted rack capable of carrying your 95lb electric trike that is 77" long with 4" wide tires. The Swagman # S64665 you were looking at is not able to carry a trike, and is limited to bikes weighing 35lbs or less which both your trike and E-bike exceed.
Your only option is going to be using a trailer like the Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer # K2MMT4X6 which will be large enough to carry the trike, and is a tilt bed so you can easily get it loaded. You will need to strap it down to the trailer using ratchet straps # ETBMB-05852.
Now to secure the electric bike you will need to find something to go around the wheels and stabilize it, then use more ratchet straps to hold it in place.
For your 2019 Kia Soul to be able to tow this trailer you will need the following components:
Trailer hitch receiver: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11419
Vehicle Wiring Harness: T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118637
Drawbar: Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs # C45521
Hitch Ball: 2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs # A-82
Hitch pin and clip: Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Receiver # F-4
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Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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Ratchet Tie Down Straps w/ Storage Bag - 12' Long x 1-1/4" Wide - 830 lbs - Qty 4
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- 4 Straps
- Manual
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 501 - 850 lbs
- etrailer
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/2" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/2 Inch Span
- CURT
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Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer - 6' Long - 1,295 lbs
- Trailers
- Utility Trailers
- Platform
- 1295 lbs
- TIlt Bed Frame
- Cargo
- Wheeled Equipment
- 4W x 6L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Detail K2
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Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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