E-Bike Rack For Rear of Vehicle Being Flat Towed
Updated 11/16/2020 | Published 11/13/2020
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WEHAVE A 2018 Ford Taurus AND HAVE 2 MINI RAD BIKES AND WOULD LIKE TO TOW THEM ON CAR BEHIND THE MOTORHOME WE WAS LOOKING AT THE HOLLYWOOD BUT I WAS READING THAT YOU SHOULD NOT TOW THEM BEHIND THE TOWED CAR . Why/? AND WHAT DO YOU RECOMEND SINCE THESE ARE FAT TIRE ELECTRIC BIKES?
asked by: Diane F
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you but you'd have to have a 2 inch hitch installed on your 2018 Ford Taurus like the Curt # C12296. Then you could use the Hollywood Rack RV Rider part # HLY64FR for fat bikes which is confirmed as a fit at the rear of a vehicle that is being flat towed.
When a vehicle is flat towed it will have a slight side to side sway to it as the steering works to keep itself centered as you are travelling. This side to side sway can sometimes cause stress on bike racks which is why not all are rated for it.
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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