Is Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack Rated For Use on Motorhome

Updated 06/25/2025 | Published 06/06/2022

Question:

24 foot sprinter van and Thule T2 Pro XTR 2. is this hitch rv rated? is a 170 inch wheel base safe for using this bike rack?

asked by: Estelle

Expert Reply:

Good question, and I checked directly with Thule and can verify for you that yes, the T2 Pro XTR bike rack is rated for use behind a motorhome, and a 170 inch wheelbase is 100 percent safe for using the rack. Thule even displays this in the directions, as you can see by the cut out I added. The correct part number for the rack is the following:

- Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches # TH83JV

The T2 Pro XTR # TH83JV is a superb choice for a bike rack, as it is super simple to use, installing in your hitch with just the twist of a knob at the front of the rack so there are no tools required. It has wheels so you can roll it to your hitch if you like instead of having to carry it, and comes with locks for the rack and your bikes to keep them safe and sound.

It also has a 60 lb per-bike capacity and fits tires up to 5 inches wide so even if you have heavier e-bikes, the T2 Pro XTR will be able to transport them without issue.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Cut Out From Instructions of Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack
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Tony

6/24/2025

Hi Kyle, I bought a brandnew Thule Hitch-Mounted 2-Bike T2 Pro X Bicycle Carrier last year. It has not been used. I was planning to mount it on my brand new Alliance Paradigm 295 MK 5th wheel trailer. Here is the specification. The Alliance Paradigm Fifth Wheel RV is supplied with a factory hitch receiver and you can tow an additional small trailer behind your RV. Do not use a draw bar longer than 10 inches. The maximum length of the draw bar is from the center of the fastening pin to the center of the ball. The maximum trailer tow rating of the hitch receiver is 3,000 lbs. with a maximum hitch weight of 300 lbs. The receiver can also be used for a storage rack, bike rack or similar. The cargo weight carrying capacity includes the weight of the cargo carrier and should never exceed 300 lbs. One of my e-bike is 35lb and the second one is 48lb. Please let me know your thought. Thanks Tony

Jerred H.

6/25/2025

@Tony The Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack item # TH83JV is not rated to be used behind trailers. It's only rated for use behind motor vehicles. You're going to need to get a new bike rack if you plan on installing one at the back of your 5th wheel trailer. I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes item # HLY64FR. It's rated for use behind a 5th wheel trailer and has a 80 lbs per bike capacity.