Using Two E-Bikes with Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack On a Class I Trailer Hitch
Question:
my ebikes weigh 57lbs apiece and i have a 1 1/4 class hitch. its appears this rack will work? worried a bit about the tork weight. would that be a problem? we will be putting both bikes on at the same time to transport.
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
The Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack part # BA12B weighs 49 lbs. The weight of this rack and the weight of your bikes cannot exceed the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle. For example, if the bikes weigh 57 lbs each then your total tongue weight is 163 lbs. The tongue weight capacity of class I hitch is 200 lbs so as long as the vehicle is not rated lower, you'll be good to go.
Please note, the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack is a wheel mount rack so it's not compatible with bikes that have fenders. If you do have fenders you'll instead want to go with the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes part # TH903202.
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
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- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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