Why Cant the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Bike Rack for Electric Bikes be Used on an RV or Trailer

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Why can this electric bike carrier not be used on an RV or Trailer that has a 2 inch receiver attached to the rear of the unit?

asked by: Joe W

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Only certain bike racks are tested and rated for use on the back of an RV or trailer. Hollywood Racks has not approved the Sport Rider # HLY84FR for this use which is why it can't be used for that application. At the back of an RV or trailer there is significantly more movement from hitch accessories due to the distance from the rear axle to the hitch receiver and the suspension cannot really compensate for it. A bike rack not built to withstand these extra forces can be damaged.

What I recommend is the Swagman Escapee # S94FR if you need a frame mount rack or the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU84FR because they are RV/trailer approved and are both rated for 60 pounds per bike.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

We have a solution for you either way but the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack #HLY84FR may or may not work with your particular step through bikes. There are different styles of step through bikes and depending on how low the step through…

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Hey Patti, thanks for reaching out. The Swagman E-Spec Pro Bike Rack #S45SR is a solid option for this. It can hold two bikes weighing up to 70 lbs apiece on a 5th wheel, and it does not have a minimum tongue weight capacity limitation like the…

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Hi Roni! For a hitch I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C67JR. This has a nice clean look with the concealed cross tube and better clearance. It features a bolt-on installation and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Then for a bike…

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Hey Tony, you would need to go with an E-bike rack that is rated for the rougher ride quality at the rear of RVs like what you have like with the Lets Go Aero part #LGA25VR . What e-bikes do you have?

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Answer 5

We actually have the exact bike rack you need, although the reason some bike racks, such as the #HLY84FR are not rated for use behind trailers, including fifth wheels or towed vehicles, is because the suspension on those is not as forgiving; there is…

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Answer 6

Hey Mark, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the ShakeStopper Heavy Duty 2" Hitch Receiver #MNT72VR can work for carrying e-bikes, but there are a few things you'll want to consider. The main limiting factor here is the capacity of your bumper.…

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Hi Will! The Kuat Piston ION E-Bike Platform Rack for 2 Bikes w/ Ramp - 2" Hitches - Sandy Black #KU89SR will fit any 2" receiver, but you do want to be aware of the tongue weight capacity of that hitch. Class 3,4, and 5 hitches are fine…

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Why Cant the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Bike Rack for Electric Bikes be Used on an RV or Trailer

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