Could Curt Platform Bike Rack Carry 50 lb E-Bike

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I recently bought the Curt 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2inch Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting Item # C18087. Will this bike rack safely carry an Electric Mountain bikes with 2.5 inch tire and approximately 50 lbs. total weight per bike? Thank you. Respectfully,

asked by: J-Way P

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The Curt platform bike rack # C18087 only can carry bikes up to 45 lb but it can fit tire widths up to 3 inches so if there's a way to take 5 lbs of the bike like by removing the battery it would work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Yes. The Curt 4-Bike Rack #C18086 weighs 86 pounds. If you're looking for a lightweight 4-bike carrier check out the Swagman Trailhead 4-Bike Rack for 2" Hitches #S63381. It's a a solid rack and it only weighs about 30 pounds.

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Answer 2

Curt 4 Bike Platform Rack #C18087 has adjustable ratcheting arms to secure bikes at their top frame tubes, but in cases where the bike has a step-through frame that sits too low for a good fit on the rack all you need is a simple adapter bar like…

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Answer 3

The Rhino Rack Spare Tire Carrier #RPWC is designed to work with the T-track on the Rhino Rack HD roof rack system. I don't show there being a Rhino Rack roof rack fit for the HD system for your Tahoe, but I do have a solution for you. If your…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 6

Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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Answer 7

There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

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Answer 8

As long as the flat tow wiring is wired in before the 4-Way #C93ZV and you connect the power for the converter directly to the battery it will work. I have seen several use Magnetic Lights #TL21RK which they will wire in on the main harness to have…

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Answer 9

We have the perfect rack for carrying your e-bikes with fenders and step through frames! You will want the Thule Easy Fold XT part #TH903202. This rack will fit your 1-1/4 inch hitch, has frame clamps designed for your style of frame, is specifically…

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Answer 10

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

I would discourage the use of an adapter for use of 2 inch accessories in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. The reason is that the adapter places the carrier farther away from the rear of the vehicle and hitch, creating additional torque that 1-1/4…

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