Trailer Hitch Receiver & Bike Rack For 55 lb Ebikes on 2015 Toyota Corolla

Updated 01/20/2022 | Published 01/19/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

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$199.99

Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black

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$898.00

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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$178.93

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

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$379.99

Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

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$1099.95

Question:

What weight do the Hollywood and the Swagman racks support? I will be loading 2, 55-pounds bikes total weight 110 lbs. Car: 2015 Toyota Corolla

asked by: Dixie S

Helpful Expert Reply:

Let's go ahead and start with the trailer hitch for your 2015 Toyota Corolla, for which there are two options, both of which are Class I hitches with a 1-1/4" receiver:

- Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24913

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11265

For your Corolla, the better option for a bike rack is the Draw-Tite because it has the better ground and bumper clearance. As for a bike rack, the Swagman Chinook # S64683 has a 45 lb per-bike capacity and the Hollywood Racks Destination # HLY94FR has a 35 lb per-bike capacity. There are just a pair of bike racks that are compatible with a Class I hitch and also have the weight capacity needed for your 55 lb electric bikes:

- Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack # BA12B

- Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # TH903202

The NV has a 60 lb per-bike capacity and the EasyFold has a 65 lb per-bike capacity. Both are premium options but are the only way to transport your 55 lb electric bikes with a Class I trailer hitch. The EasyFold is the best option due to its ease of use as it comes with a ramp so you can simply roll your bikes up and onto the rack instead of having to lift them, so it's the option I recommend between the two.