Best Wheel Mounted 5th Wheel Rated Bike Rack for E-Bikes

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have 5th wheel. need bike rack....wheel mounted rack...for e bikes. for 2 bikes. what do you recommend? I hate the frame mounted racks since it ruins the finish on frames.

asked by: Ed B

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Expert Reply:

We only have one bike rack that is wheel mount and rated to be used on a 5th wheel trailer. It is the Lets Go Aero V-Lectric FAT PRO Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount item # LGA77FR. This bike rack can carry two bikes weighing up to 75 lbs apiece. I have linked a review video below.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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We do have hitch bike racks that will work on the rear of your 5th wheel. My recommendation is the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part #HLY64FR. This rack is rated to carry e-bikes on 5th…

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Answer 2

We sure do sell bike racks for your 5th wheel 2" receiver, but the Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack #S63365 that you were looking at is not compatible with 5th wheels. Bike racks that do work with 5th wheels need to be extra durable to withstand…

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The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2 #HR200Z can be used on any passenger vehicle and on a motorhome, but not on a travel trailer or 5th wheel. The reason why some bike racks should not be used on 5th wheels is that there is extra motion at the hitch on…

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It takes a special kind of bike rack to be approved for mounting on a 5th wheel. The suspension on RVs, motorhomes, and 5th wheelers are different compared to a car. Also, there is more road stress, bounce, and sway on the back of these vehicles.…

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For an e-bike rack for your Letric XP step thru bikes at the rear of an RV the Swagman E-Spec part #S94FR would be a great choice as it's rated for the rougher ride quality at the rear of RVs, has the higher weight capacity needed at 60 lbs per…

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Answer 6

Either the Kuat Tranfer 1 #KU64FR or the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo 1 #RKY10007 would handle the bikes you describe easily. Both would hold the bikes by the tires, so the fact that the rack won't come into contact with the frame will work well…

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The Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK94FR are able to lock into place at 30 and 60 degrees as stabilizers. They also have the 90 degree position where it is rated for 1,929 lbs and then the stored position.

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Both the RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack #RKY10004 and the RockyMounts SplitRail LS Bike Rack #RKY11404 would be a great option for your 50lb. E-Mountain bikes. They are going to feature a lot of the same features with a few slight differences. First…

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Answer 9

When it comes to stability on the road at a great value there is nobody out there that beats the Hollywood Racks bike racks. The Hollywood Rack TRS #HR3000 would be the winner by far. If you check out the review I attached below you'll see just…

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The only difference between the Hollywood Racks #HLY74FR and #HLY84FR Sport Rider SE bike racks is that the #HLY74FR works with both Class II 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch hitch receivers, and the #HLY84FR will only work with 2 inch hitches. There are no…

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The weight capacity for the Curt Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes #C89JR that you referenced is 65 lbs per bike.

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Answer 12

I have exactly what you are looking for. The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver #SH35MR is going to be the perfect hitch for your 2021 Mazda CX-5 if you are not wanting to see your hitch when installed on your CX-5. This hitch has a completely…

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