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This platform rack is perfect for carrying heavy electric bikes. It includes a telescoping loading ramp that lets you easily roll your bikes onto the rack. Tilts nearly 90 degrees with bikes loaded for superior cargo area access.
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Telescoping Ramp
The Destination E includes a telescoping, aluminum ramp so you can easily roll your e-bikes on and off the rack - no heavy lifting required. The ramp telescopes to ensure it touches the ground so you don't have to lift your bike at all. It can also be used to decrease the angle of approach to make loading even easier.
Arms with Padded, Rotating Clamps
Arms with padded, rotating clamps grab your bikes by the top tubes or downtubes to ensure safe transport with minimal movement and noise. They move up and down the center mast independently, so you can position them to fit bikes of any frame style.
Curved Trays for Easy Loading
Curved wheel trays allow you to easily roll your bikes onto the rack. The trays also have wide cradles that accommodate most bike tire sizes.
Ratcheting straps secure your bike's wheels to the trays. The straps are padded and the outermost straps tilt upward toward your tires to ensure a perfect fit.
90-Degree Tilt
You can tilt the rack down 90-degrees with bikes loaded, giving you more room for cargo area access than a standard tilting bike rack. From behind the rack, spin the rear-mounted handle counterclockwise to loosen it, push it forward, and tilt the rack down away from you. When you're ready to raise the rack, simply pull it back up, pull the handle up, and tighten it down to secure the rack in place.
It also folds up when not in use. This leaves a smaller footprint, so you can keep the rack on your vehicle to park in your garage. And if you want to remove it, it doesn't take up as much space to store it.
Tool-Free Installation
To install the rack, simply slide the shank into your receiver and insert the hitch pin. Once installed, turn the lever on the front of the rack to deploy a loop in the shank that serves as an anti-wobble device to eliminate rattle in the hitch receiver during transport.
Complete Security
Locks on each frame clamp knob secure your bikes to the rack. The knobs spin freely when locked so a would-be thief can't operate them to remove your bikes from the clamps.
A locking hitch pin secures the rack to your vehicle. The locks are keyed alike so you only need to use 1 key.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (181 Customer Reviews)
This platform rack is perfect for carrying heavy electric bikes. It includes a telescoping loading ramp that lets you easily roll your bikes onto the rack. Tilts nearly 90 degrees with bikes loaded for superior cargo area access.Was quite easy to assemble and install. Very sturdy.
I am using it to carry two 60lb. e-bikes and it does the trick. The loading ramp is a huge benefit.
We drove from Delaware along back roads and highways to NJ. No issues.
Next trip will be NJ to VT, another good test.
I only wish it has some small wheels somewhere because the rack itself it quite heavy to move out of the garage and onto the car.
Given the torque on the hitch receiver with a total of nearly 200lbs+, I think people need to be careful that they have a good hitch rated to carry that much weight.
As always, fast order processing an delivery from etrailer. The rack is exactly what I expected. Our Heybike Rangers are 60lbs each without the battery and this rack handles bikes up to 70lbs each. Super simple to assemble, quality parts with perfect alignment and the fit and finish are first rate. My wife can load her own bike with the included ramp. I'm very pleased with my purchase. I've since drilled additional 1/4" holes 2" forward of the originals so that I can get the second straps to fit over the front tires. The original placements didn't work with our bikes (see photo).
John
5/29/2023
Were still loving this rack after a year of ownership and many, many, miles driven with this rack on the back! Multiple trips from PA to SC and never an issue. Were recently upgraded our E-Bikes to full-size adventure bikes Aventon and Mokwheel and the rack continues to work flawlessly.
The only thing I can add is a request for better instructions on installing the additional straps for the front wheels. However, I did figure it out. Thanks for the quick shipping and the excellent service.
Dennis B.
8/28/2023
Im really enjoying the quality of this bike rack. As stated by your company its a very sturdy rack and the quality is hard to beat. I looked at several bike racks and the Hollywood Destination E Bike rack was the best of whats out there.
I am super impressed with the Hollywood racks e-bike rack and the excellent and speedy delivery by etrailer.com. etrailer.com has excellent videos showcasing the racks that they sell. I was really impressed with the video review of the Hollywood racks destination E bike rack and purchased it. The order was processed and shipped in no time at all. etrailer.com also emailed links for videos with installation instructions. The rack is basically ready to go out of the box and just needs minimal time to setup. We have just returned from our first trip, this rack is as advertised very sturdy, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Hollywood Racks and etrailer.com.
I have no problems with Etrailer, but this Hollywood Rack was one of the worst purchases I've ever made. I had it mounted on the back of a Class B* Motorhome carrying two 2500.00 EBikes. Each bike weighing 65Lbs each which according to the Hollywood Carrier specs was OK. As I was nearing my destination I drove over a speed bump and unbeknownst to me the small pipe with clamps on each end that secured the inside bike to the outside the plastic clamps broke with both bikes falling sideways with handle bars and controls dragging on pavement. The bikes didn't fall completely off because the tires were being held in place by the straps that held the bottom of each tire to the tray. I drove approximately 1 block dragging the bikes, which caused irreparable damage to the controls, cables and handle bars. An no I didn't report this or take pictures. I guess I was to heartbroken and disgusted to think of things like that The Bikes were brand new with less than 10 miles ridden. Since this happened I was notified of a recall from the manufacturer, but I'm so disgusted I would never trust trying to use it agin.
Jenny N.
7/23/2024
Philip, it is rough when a product like this fails. There was a recall by Hollywood on all Model HR4500 [Destination E Rack] units shipped from May 1, 2022 through October 13, 2023. The defect in question was exactly like as you described in your review. Hollywood racks are handling the recall and I will send you the information in a separate email. I know you have already been contacted however should you change your mind, I want you to have the information.
Love it and it was almost 4 stars because it could use a little more space between the bikes, I have a Letric XP and my wife has a Pedego. My front baskets and her rear rack barely rub, but they rub. Still a 5-star because how nice it is that I no longer wrestle the Fixit crossbar as we both have step-throughs. Took a few things off my XP to get the weight (front rack, but kept the rear) down to 67 pounds with no battery, Wifes Pedego is 57 pounds with battery. Yes, I actually physically weighed my bikes. I am a senior and lifting our bikes into hoops was getting old, the ramp is excellent. etrailer did a great job and I recommend them. Put it on Honda CRV today and did a test ride and it traveled well.
Mike
8/24/2023
Now using mostly on our Sprinter camper van, took it coast to coast and had no issues at all.
Great bike rack for my Rad mini step thru E Bike! It’s easy to load and unload with the ramp. The rack is very secure and doesn’t wobble because of the system to tighten the rack. Hollywood did have a recall on a part of the rack but the quickly sent replacement parts. I’m very happy with the ramp. I have MS and use two canes to walk and keep my balance so loading and unloading a regular bike on a standard rack was never easy. This rack makes loading a heavy e bike easy! I do recommend getting the roll around bike rack holder to easily move the rack and get it in position to put on my truck.
The E-Bike Rack was just as advertised heavy duty enough to support two e-bikes and easy assemble. Delivery met all expectations on-time, packaged well, and in good condition. This is the third time I've used etrailer.com and they never disappoint.
It’s heavy, but heavy duty. It holds my e-bike securely. I’m very pleased with the Hollywood Rack.
I like this rack, but I don't really love it. It works well enough for 2 e bikes, which is why I bought it. But there are a couple minor issues. The safety cable for one of the pins came off the second time I used it. It's annoying, but not a disaster. The biggest issue is storing it when it's not being used. It is a beast and takes up a lot of space in the garage. I have tried all sorts of positions, but there really isn't a good way to store it. Keeping it on the vehicle isn't an option.
Works great. Only thing I don’t like is the anti-rattle shaft comes far out when removing from vehicle and possibly bending it when you put it down
William
7/23/2024
I am very satisfied after a year of use. I did shorten the anti-rattle shaft to match my use and has resolved the problem of possible bending. Using this Rack was a great solution for me and I highly recommend this Rack
We travel alot with 2 Ebikes. This rack is sturdy and easily handles the weight. My only issue is i kept loosing the hitch lock and had to order a new one. Now I have a lanyard attached to it
2 Yamaha YDX Torc mountain ebikes carried by this rack perfectly. We are in our 6th and 7th decades and have had many bike racks and this one is engineered by far the best. We are still avid bikers and MTN bikers finally going to ebikes because of my heart. The ramp is so easy to use and we'll built, the loaded rack with both bikes pivots easily by just me... 5'5" chick. I can also install and remove the rack solo! The hitch block is perfectly placed so the pin is aligned ready to go in. Our road bikes are fully carbon (17lbs) including the seat posts and handlebars.... I read that you shouldn't use the clamp on the carbon frame so we pad the seat post slightly and clamp to them that way... No scratches! I had no issues assembling the rack... 61 female. FYI, when tilted away from my car or truck the rack mades a great place to rest our drinks and charcuterie board!
Great ground clearance too making the ramp appreciated more by me.... Vertically challenged
Great Bike Rack. In Feb 2021, I purchased a Swagman Current Bike Rack from etrailer for my two regular bikes and anticipation of buying an e-bike. In May 2021, I purchased two Scott Sub-Active E-bikes. My Swagman bike rack worked well but I always needed help to lift my 63 lbs Scott e-bikes onto the rack. In Jan 2022, I had torn a shoulder muscle while lifting my e-bike onto the rack. From that point on, I decided I needed to get an e-bike rack that came with a ramp. Thule, Yakima and Kuat made racks with ramps but none of those three had other features that met my needs. Around May 2022, Hollywood Racks released their “Destination E” bike rack. After much studying, I decided that the Destination E was the rack for me and ordered one from etrailer in July 2022. I received my rack within a week from etrailer.
Assembly was rather easy after viewing video clips from etrailer website and Hollywood Racks videos online. The Destination E bike rack is well constructed and sturdy. My two conventional bikes were easy to load and mount on the Destination E without any problems. See attached photos. On my two Scott E-bikes which have the “step-thru” frames, the first one loaded easy but on my second one, I needed to use a “frame adapter bar” to mount my bike. See attached photos. To make sure that my bikes were securely mounted on, I used two bungee cords to keep my two bikes secured together.
The best part of my Destination E bike rack was the ramp. It could adjust to any length and is very sturdy. Some reviews I seen from etrailer staff cited that there was no way to store the ramp on the outside of the rack and that was a possible reason for customers not to buy the Destination E. Without anywhere to store the ramp on the outside is fine with me. First, the ramp does not weigh much and shrinks into a small compact size. It can be stored anywhere safely inside the vehicle. If stored outside, it might be easily stolen or lost during transportation.
In summary, there are not too many e-bike racks on the market that will accommodate a 63 lbs e-bike that have fenders and come with an adjustable ramp like the Hollywood Destination E Bike Rack. I highly recommend to anyone in buying this bike rack.
Also, I am very happy with my decision to purchase again from etrailer. Your folks are a great company. Your staff’s video reviews are very informative and helpful. Your prices are competitive. Delivery was fast and my prior experience with the etrailer’s Customer Service staff has been great. Keep up the awesome work!!!
I ordered the carrier from etrailer instead of Amazon (forgoing a 5% discount on my Amazon card) because I appreciated their helpful, very-detailed videos, especially the one comparing the Hollywood and Yakima racks. The shipment was rapid, with tracking, and was delivered promptly. I am impressed with the follow up where I was kept appraised at all stages, plus a check that all was in order post-delivery. The product is well made, very easy to assemble, and suits my requirements of a sturdy rear-hitch ebike rack with a ramp for loading. I like the fact that the bike can be locked onto the rack as my son has had a bike stolen off a rack at a traffic light! I have not actually used it yet for ebike transport, but I do not foresee any problems. It is relatively heavy (though lighter than many) so I am going to have to build a dolly for it for easier older, one person installing on my SUV hitch.
Ordered this bike rack from etrailer after watching numerous reviews on U-Tube. It arrived promptly and was very easy to assemble and install. It is perfect for transporting 2 Aventon pace 500 E-bikes, quality and functionality are both excellent.
I got this rack to transport two Ebikes on my wife’s Highlander and my GMC2500. We have Aventon Aventure and Sinch bikes. They weigh around 63 and 60 lbs with the battery removed. I had tried loading into the bed of the pickup and using a tailgate pad but it was a struggle to load the bikes myself. This rack makes it a lot easier using the ramp. The clamps work fine on the bikes even though both are step through models. I may put a strap on the tilt mechanism as a safety. Due to the wheelbase of the asinch I did drill another set of holes to provide a better mounting location and increase the amount of strap that went through the latch. I also found a way to hang the rack on the wall in my shed to store it when not in use. I’m going to order a spare strap just in case one breaks.
Easy to load/unload bikes …exceptional quality and workmanship…stores easily when not in use …compact when folded up on my Tacoma
Gordon P.
6/23/2024
Have used the Hollywood rack many times hauling our Trek Ebikes around and have found the reliability of the product to be superb
I love my Hollywood Destination E Bike rack. I can mount it on the back of my truck myself, and the ramp makes loading and unloading my heavy ebike a breeze. I also love Etrailer for their support and efficiency. I would highly recommend this ebike rack and this company.
This rack has worked out very well for us and the heavier E-bikes that it is intended for. The ramp feature is a real plus when loading the bikes. I do recommend this rack for hauling E-bikes around.
Fantastic bike rack for electric bikes.
I use this rack for two electric bikes and it is excellent. It rides very solid and does exactly what it is intended to do. I see so many flimsy racks on the road and am extremely glad I took the time to investigate and buy the Hollywood Rack over other alternatives. I would recommend this rack to anyone that values their bike and tow vehicle.
This rack has many features that sets it apart from the pack; however, I feel the best feature is how the tongue of the rack securely locks into the hitch receiver eliminating any movement between the rack & the tow vehicle... it is solid as a rock!
We are a retired couple and lifting ebikes on and off a rack was getting too hard. We like this rack with the ramp. If we didn't have it, we probably wouldn't be taking the bikes out recreationally.
Absolutely love this rack. Holds my 2 Euphree Ebikes perfectly. Have put several miles on with hardly no movement to bikes weighing in at 60# ea. I do use the added tie down around both bikes for additional security. The tilt down option would be great with a hatchback. Fortunately I have an older Explorer where the top glass opens separately from the gate. The rack is far enough from the tail gate so not necessary to use for me on this vehicle. The ramp is very sturdy, not flimsy and easy to attach. Works out great walking the bike up. Although second bike needs to be really tilted forward to load to bypass 1st bike. Sometimes easier to just lift up the outside bike. Since the bikes cover the lights and turn signals I have bought additional lights to attach to the rack since I'm wired for trailers for my next travel. I personal love this rack and is very doable for this 69 yo lady. Highly recommend.
Very nice rack for heavy e bikes.
Hitch connection tightens down to reduce wobble and the ramps work wonderfully....
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Ortley G.
9/21/2024
Great e-bike rack! Handles our 2 Pedego e-bikes well. The best part is the easy loading with the very good ramps. No lifting!