Solution to Carry E-Bike Rack While Towing Malone Kayak Trailer
Question:
I have a Malone trailer for my kayak and am wondering if there is a roof rack I could use on my trailers crossbars vs. the roof of a vehicle? And if so, it would potentially be for an ebike with fenders. Thanks so much
asked by: Kim K
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you but it's a little outside of the box because the roof bike racks don't have the capacity for the heavier e-bikes like what you have. So instead what I would recommend is the Curt dual hitch adapter part # D210 which would allow you to carry a bike rack in the upper hitch opening and then use the ball mount platform to tow the trailer.
Then for a bike rack the Swagman E-Spec part # S94FR would be a great option that uses frame clamps that are compatible with the fenders of your bike.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- CURT
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Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Swagman
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