What Bike Rack and Hitch Do you Recommend for my 2 Fat-Tire Electric Bikes on My 2019 Sonata?

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Hi, I Have a few questions for you. I will be getting either the Draw-Tite # 24965 or Curt # C11402 trailer hitch for my 2019 Hyundai Sonata would you recommend one over the other for a bike rack?. I am looking for a bike rack that will fit a class one 1-1/4inch hitch opening that will support my 2 heavy fat tire e-bikes 65 lbs each. I was wondering if you had any suggestions / preferences. I was looking at the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes Item # TH903202, which seems like it will work, but I will need to order Extra-long wheel straps for my fat tires. Where can I order those extra long straps? Also that rack is a bit on the higher end of my budget, so would you have any other racks that would be able to carry 2 heavy, fat tire e-bikes that fit into a 1-1/4 receiver? Thanks and I look forward to hearing your suggestions! Louis

asked by: Louis D

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As far as a hitch recommendation between the Draw-Tite # 24965 and the Curt # C11402 for your 2019 Hyundai Sonata, I recommend the Draw-Tite # 24965 only if your 2019 Hyundai Sonata if your model is not a hybrid Sonata. The Draw-Tite hitch is a great economic hitch that provides the same 200-pound tongue weight capacity and 2,000 pound gross trailer towing weight as the Curt # C11402. However, the Draw-Tite only fits on models that are not hybrids. If you have a hybrid model, I recommend going with the Curt # C11402. With both of these hitches, you will not have a problem with bumper clearance because the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 has a measurement of 8 inches from the shank's pinhole to the closest part of the upright mast of the rack.

That being said, the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 is a great option for your 2 65-pound fat tire bikes. The EasyFold XT has a per-bike weight capacity of 65 pounds, and we here at etrailer always recommend that you transport your electric bikes without the batteries attached to avoid any damage from bumps and added torque. For the fat tire straps, you will need part # TH985101.

If you are looking for a more economical rack, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # HLY74FR. The Sport Rider SE will fit 1-1/4 inch hitches and has an impressive per-bike weight capacity of 80 pounds. It also has cradles that will hold bike tires up to 5 inches wide.

expert reply by: Bob C

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You shouldn't have any issues using the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack item #BA12B with your Aventon Level Commuter e-bike. This rack does have a 60 lbs capacity per bike but from what I am able to find your bike weighs just over that at…

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Answer 2

I recommend getting the 1-1/4" version of the Yakima OnRamp, part #Y96FR. You can use a hitch reducer, part #HT02, with this setup. It will not reduce the maximum tongue weight of your trailer hitch when you are carrying this hitch bike rack on…

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The best option for a trailer hitch receiver for your 2019 Hyundai Ioniq so you can use a bike rack is from Draw-Tite: - Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24963 The reason the Draw-Tite is the top option for your '19 Ioniq is because…

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Yes, the Yakima bike rack with a ramp you mentioned, the OnRamp, will indeed work with your ebike with a step-thru frame. The rack uses wheel straps and adjustable clamps to grasp bikes by their seat post or along the frame, which is why it is 100…

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The Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack part #BA22B or part #BA12B is one of the best bike rack options on the market. It has a 60 lb per bike weight capacity so most e-bikes will not be a problem and you can add a ramp, the Access Ramp for Kuat NV…

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For your application I recommend using the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes because it uses ratcheting straps that go around your bikes, it has a weight capacity of 66 lbs per bike, and it comes with a ramp for easy loading and unloading.…

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Answer 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

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 11

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. 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…

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Answer 12

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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