What Could Happen if the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack # LC429756 is Overloaded?

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We are considering new e-bikes. The one we are close to acquiring weighs 51 lbs including battery, so probably 43-44 lbs without the battery. I know the Jack-It states an 80 lb capacity. What risks would we see with an extra 10 lbs total weight?

asked by: David B

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You do not want to overload the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers # LC429756 above its 80lb total bike capacity. Overloading the rack will risk damage to the welds and you could end up losing both your new e-bikes as they could then fall off the trailer. Depending on the e-bikes you are looking at you should also see what other parts besides the battery can be easily removed such as the seat. This may allow you to get each bike down to the 40lbs per bike you need to stay under.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The 80 lb weight capacity of the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers #LC429756 is the total weight capacity for the rack. I have added a link to a video review of the Jack-It for you to check out as well.

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Answer 2

No, the capacity of the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers #LC429756 is 80lbs total (40lbs per bike) so you could end up braking the mounting points for the bike off of the rack if you exceeded its capacity. During travel you should always…

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Answer 3

Yes it is to be counted when calculating your total tongue weight. So if you were using the Hitch-It 2 Bike Rack for Straight Tongue Trailers #LC731138 maxed out with two bikes weighing 80-lbs total, you'd need to then add 80-lbs to your total…

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Answer 4

You can use the Jack-It 2-Bike Rack for a pair of electric bikes with their batteries removed, so long as the combined weights of those bikes do not exceed the rack's weight capacity of 80 lbs. If so, the Jack-It is an excellent option to carry…

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Answer 5

The Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers #LC429756 will indeed work with fat tire bikes. The adjustable strap has a number of holes to accommodate for a wide range of tire sizes including fat tires. I have included a video on the bike rack. In…

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Answer 6

What you'll need to do is compare the dimension picture of the Lippert Jack It bike rack part #LC429756 that I attached to the area you have available between the trailer jack and the propane tanks to determine if this will fit. Most 30 lb tanks…

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Answer 7

Its actually not recommended to use a cover on bike racks because the wind ends up whipping the cover around to the point that the bike and it's finish can get damaged. Plus the cover eventually gets torn up too.

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Answer 8

The Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers part #LC429756 has an offset adapter that will position the bikes further away from the tongue of the trailer and closer to the body to ensure there are not any turning clearance issues. This will then be…

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Answer 9

I have a great bike rack option for what you are wanting. The Lippert Jack It part #LC429756 attaches to the jack mounting hardware on your A-frame trailer and allows you to carry two bikes when you are towing. Then when you aren't towing you use…

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Answer 10

The part the Jack-It #LC429756 that holds the bike rack part is held to the base assembly with one bolt. The bike rack itself is also held in with a bolt. So either way, whether you want to take off the whole top assembly or just he bike rack part,…

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Answer 11

The Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers #LC429756 that you referenced is not going to affect fuel mileage for a couple reasons. Mostly because it would be primarily behind the tow vehicle and underneath where the majority of the higher wind…

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Answer 12

Ok, we have some options for you, and I should note that bike racks do need to be approved by their manufacturer for the use on the back of travel trailers like your 2021 Lance 2185. There aren't any travel trailer approved racks for a 1-1/4 inch…

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