Recommended Bike Rack for a 65 lb E-Bike For a 2013 Ford Taurus
Question:
I recently bought a 65-pound e-bike. I have a 2013 Taurus. Is there a truck-mount that can use to transport a Velotric Discover 1 e-bike? Thanks.
asked by: John D
Expert Reply:
No, no trunk mounted bike rack is going to be able to hold a 65 lb e-bike unfortunately. Your best bet is to use a hitch mounted bike rack because that is going to give you a lot more options and capacity.
It's kind of a big undertaking, but you'd need to install a hitch first if you don't have one. I'd recommend sticking with a class III hitch because just about everything is designed to be used with a class III hitch, plus the weight capacities tend to be a bit better.
If you're looking for a nudge in the right direction, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13379 is a great option. This is a class III hitch with a nice 4,000 lbs GTW and a 400 lb tongue weight capacity, so you'll have plenty of room for activities.
Finally for a bike rack, I'd recommend going with the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY84FR.
This bike rack has an 80 lb per bike capacity, for a total of 160 lbs when used as a two bike rack. I know you don't need a two bike rack but all of the single bike racks we have seem to top out at 60 lbs, so if there isn't a way to lighten your bike then you'd need to use a two bike rack.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 1 Bike
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
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- Heavy Bikes
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Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Heavy Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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