Will the Thule T2 Pro XTR Work with Two Electric Bikes with Fenders on My 2022 Acura MDX?

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I would like to buy this Thule platform bike rack. Question I have 2 electric bikes with fenders front and rear on both bikes. Can I still use the swing bar over the front fender or some place else to hold the front tire without damage to the front fenders on both bikes? I like the thule and the Kuat rack. Thule is the more economic choice. Do you think this rack or another rack you could recommend for a 2inch receiver to hold 2 electric bikes?

asked by: Bill H

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I have a solution for you. Here at etrailer, we highly discourage using a wheel-mount bike rack like the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # TH83JV when using bikes with fenders. The wheel mounts increase the possibility for cracking and damage of the fenders.

With that being said, a great alternative hitch bike rack is one that uses a frame-mount style. I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HLY84FR because of its durable 80-pound maximum per-bike weight capacity and its economical price tag. It also has the a frame-mounted securing method that completely bypasses the damage potential of securing your bikes by the wheels. If you have electric bikes that are step-throughs or alternative frame styles, I recommend the Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Electric, Step Through, and Cruiser Bikes # S57FR. The bike frame adapter bar will allow you to attach a straight horizontal plane to your bikes in order for them to be secured by the ratcheting hooks of the Sport Rider SE.

As far as a 2-inch hitch receiver that will hold your two electric bikes on your 2022 Acura MDX, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C22HR. With a maximum tongue weight of 900 pounds, the Curt Hitch has more than enough weight capacity to hold your rack and electric bikes. The Curt Hitch uses the existing hardware on your frame for a simple bolt-on installation.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

Wheel-mount bike racks like the Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH83JV aren't the best options for bikes with fenders for exactly the reason you mentioned. The ratcheting hooks would come down on the fender instead of the wheel which won't provide a secure…

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Answer 2

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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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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Unfortunately, it is not Randy but I have a comparable option that is. For a bike rack that is rated to be used behind a 5th wheel trailer, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider item #HLY64FR. The RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR has a 80 lbs per…

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Hey Uli. So long as your 2025 Mercedes G-Wagon has a 2" hitch, the Kuat Pivot v3 Swing Away Hitch Extender item #KU38CR will work great. There is one measurement you'll want to take though because I see a couple of different hitch options…

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Answer 9

Hey Mike congrats on the new car. The Curt Hitch item #C67JR is the only style of hitch currently planned for the redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback. None of our vendors have announced plans for a new hitch that mounts below the 2026 Outback. We'd…

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Answer 10

Hello Sadie, Thanks for writing in. For your 2021 Jeep Cherokee, I'd recommend going with a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver since you're planning to carry two e-bikes and may eventually tow a small boat trailer or lightweight camper.…

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Hey Kelly, we used to have a version of the #ETBC7 that had extended wiring but we don't have it currently so best option would be to order a length of 10 gauge wire like part #10-2-1 that we sell by the foot to match the length of your RV or the…

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Answer 12

Thanks for the picture! I just spoke with my rep at Thule his solution was to replace it because the spring and the locking mechanism has gone out. They do not offer just the locking pin portion because it is riveted onto the frame. Instead you will…

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