Why Are Some Bike Racks Not Designed to be Used at the Rear of Flat Towed Vehicle
Published 09/08/2022
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Question:
Can you explain why most bike racks are not able to be flat towed
asked by: Jeff
Helpful Expert Reply:
This is a really great question. So when a vehicle is being flat towed it has a tendency to steer ever so slightly to the left and to the right as the steering wheel is unlocked and is getting pulled by the front of the vehicle. This may not seem like a big deal but it ends up putting additional stress on the rack and can cause it to fail. The Hollywood Racks SE part # HLY74FR that you referenced is not reinforced for this additional stress but Hollywood Racks does have a similar rack that is rated for this application with the RV Rider part # HLY64FR.
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Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Heavy Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
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