What Bike Rack and Swing-Away Adapter do You Recommend for E-Bikes on a 2018 Sprinter 3500?

Question:

I need a Hollywood bike rack for two ebikes 75# each for my 2018 Airstream InterstateSprinter 3500. Also need a swing away extender to access the back doors. Hopefully one that’ll open past 90deg.

asked by: Mitchell V

Expert Reply:

For a great bike rack that provides you the weight capacity you need on your 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 3500, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches # HLY84FR. the Sport Rider SE provides you with a massive 80-pound per-bike weight capacity. The cradles on the rack accommodate bike tires up to 5 inches wide. It comes equipped with locks that protect both your bikes and the rack itself. If you happen to have women's bikes, children's bikes, or bikes with step-thru frames, you need the bike frame adapter bar # 64005 in order to properly attach those bike styles to the ratcheting hooks of the Sport Rider SE.

As far as a swing-away extender that goes past 90 degrees, I recommend the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches # PVP20B (passenger's side) or # PVD20B (driver's side). The Pivot 2 is the only swing-away adapter we carry that swings at both 90-degree and 120 degree intervals. It is important to note that using this adapter decreases the overall weight capacity of your hitch by 50%.

If you need a hitch receiver for your van, feel free to respond to this email with the bumper type you have as well as the wheelbase and I will be happy to point you in the right direction.

expert reply by: Bob C