Wheel-Mounted Bike Rack For Travel Trailer Bumper Hitch That Can Also Fold
Question:
Hi there, I am looking for a 2 bike Hollywood wheel mount rack or other compatible with a Jayflight SLX7 2 inch bumper hitch travel trailer but can be used on my Ford Explorer ST as well [so needs to be fold away for access] Mountain bikes but compatible with e-bike if we migrate there :- Can an expert recommend a few affordable options please? Thanks in advance
asked by: Dave
Expert Reply:
I'd give you numerous options if available but there is only a single bike rack that meets all of your criteria - wheel-mounted, mountain and ebike compatible, rated for use with a bumper-mounted hitch on a travel trailer, and can fold away, That bike rack is the StageTwo from Yakima, which is available in either black or gray:
- Black: Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack # Y47VR
- Gray: Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack # Y87VR
The StageTwo is a superb rack that is simple to use because it tightens in your hitch with the twist of a knob, has a lever that allows it to tilt and fold, has tiered trays to help keep your bikes from contacting each other, and comes with bike and hitch locks.
The caveat is the StageTwo is not inexpensive, but is the only rack that checks all your boxes. The only other travel-trailer approved platform bike rack option available that is more economical - so long as you are okay with a rack that uses frame hooks, does not fold, and will take some more time to install and uninstall in your hitch - is the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack # S94FR.
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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
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- Swagman
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Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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- Electric Bikes
- Yakima
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Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Yakima
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