How to Carry 4 Montague Paratrooper Bikes on a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Updated 03/08/2021 | Published 03/04/2021

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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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SeaSucker Mini Bomber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mount

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$499.00

17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs

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$178.59

Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

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Swagman Fork Down Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount

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Question:

Good day, I recently installed your Draw-Tite Sportsframe hitch receiver on our Chevy Bolt EV. Which of your 4-bike carriers work best with the Montague Paratrooper bike? Thank you.

asked by: Patrik S

Expert Reply:

I have a couple of possible solutions for your 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

First, though, the Draw-Tite Sports Frame, part # 24956, is a Class I hitch. It is not possible to carry more than 2 bikes on a rack for Class I hitches.

The first solution involves utilizing that 2-bike feature and carrying the other 2 in some other way. For the 2-bike rack, I recommend the Swagman Chinook, part # S64683. It can handle 2 bikes at 45 pounds each and fits into 1-1/4" hitches like yours. I've linked to a video review of this bike rack for you to look at.

As for the other 2 bikes, you can mount them to your roof rack using 2 fork mount racks like the Swagman Fork Down, part # S64710. If you don't have a roof rack, then instead use the SeaSucker Mini Bomber, part # 298-BM2006, as it's designed for naked roofs and holds 2 bikes on its own. I've linked to video reviews of both of these.

For the other solution, you might be able to utilize the folding function of your Montague Paratroopers. With all of them folded up, you can then fit them into a cargo carrier like the Curt Carrier, part # C18145. For extra protection for your bikes, you can use carrier bags like the Rightline Gear Hitch Rack Dry Bags, part # RL100T62. They come in a quantity of 2, and they fit a variety of sizes. I've linked to video reviews of both of these as well.