What Electric Bike Rack Do You Recommend that Installs to the Frame of My Motorhome?

Question:

I’m looking for a rack that attaches to the frame. Need to carry 2 ebikes about 160 lbs each. or a hitch mounted rack but I think frame mounting is more stable. Comment please.

asked by: Otis

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you. We do not carry any bike racks that secure to a vehicle's frame. For your heavy electric bikes, a motorhome-approved hitch-mounted carrier is the right way to go. I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE # HLY84FR. The Sport Rider SE has the highest maximum per-bike weight capacity of any rack we currently carry (80 pounds). As far as construction, the Sport Rider SE is specially manufactured to withstand the added torque and force when mounted on the hitch of a motorhome.

If your electric bikes have step-through frames, women's style frames, or alternative-style frames, I recommend the SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes # SR0500. The bike frame adapter bar will give your bikes a straight horizontal frame that is required to mount your bikes to the Sport Rider SE.

If you need a hitch recommendation for your Chevy Cutaway 24' motorhome, I recommend the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs # 13703. The universal hitch includes heavy-duty side brackets that allow for maximum adjustability to fit frames between 22-72 inches wide.

expert reply by: Bob C