What Effect Does Using a Hitch Extender Have Using the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack

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Hello, I just purchased this HLY64FR RV Rider rack from you guys for two Ebikes we are planning on hauling behind our 2021 Newmar Bay Star Sport Class A Motorhome. After purchasing I noticed that several owners of Newmar had to use a hitch extender in order to have enough clearance for the handlebars behind the RV. None of the owners had the same bike rack so I was wondering if you would possibly know of any clearance issues with this rack behind a Motorhome? It seems in the video you guys have where the guy is explaining use they look like they have clearance but it appears pretty close to back of RV? I would think if this was designed for RV’s that there would be adequate clearance for most but I know there are lots of variables to account for. Anyway, hoping you can help and if it doesn’t allow clearance can a hitch extender be used and if so how does that affect weight rating of rack and toungue weight capacity of hitch receiver? Thanks in advance for any help with this matter

asked by: Jake G

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The Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack # HLY64FR is rated for RV use and will work with most RV's. The easiest way to determine your clearance would be to measure the distance from the hitch pin hole on your RV's hitch. The closest point on the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack # HLY64FR is 12" from the center of the hitch pin hole.

We have not had the chance to test the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack # HLY64FR on a Newmar specifically. But you are correct that there are a lot of variables to account for, from the RV itself to the bikes. So unfortunately, I am not aware of clearance issues specific to Newmar.

Using a hitch extender like the # HE06 will reduce the tongue weight of your hitch by 50%. Since you are carrying 2 e-bikes, this may cause you to be over the weight that your hitch can handle. You would need to factor the weight of your 2 bikes plus the 58 lbs. the bike rack weighs and see if that is over the 50% capacity of your hitch using the extender.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 will come with a 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver. If your truck did not come with a reducer for a 2" receiver we do have the B&W #BWRHXA2182 if you need to use your 2" ball mount or hitch mounted…

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Answer 2

Since the ride quality is much rougher at the rear of a fifth wheel when compared to a passenger vehicle we try not to recommend hitch extenders since the add quite a bit of movement and they also add a lot of leverage. You may not need to use an…

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You should be able to use the etrailer Hitch Extender #e88YR with the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack #HLY64FR. You will need to ensure the receiver on your class A RV motorhome is rated for at least twice as much weight as bike rack(64lbs) and…

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Answer 4

Hey Anthony thanks for stopping by! The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE #HLY84FR will work fine with your step thru bikes, but you're also going to need an adapter bar #HRBA-PRO. If you're not sold on the Sport Rider SE, then I'd suggest…

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The RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack #RKY67RR is a good option but there can be limitations. If your fenders come down too far on the tire you still won't be able to mount it properly. I prefer the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2…

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The wheelbase won't be a problem for the Inno Tire Hold HD Bike Rack #IN25RR but the fenders will be. If you don't have fenders on your Lectric 3.0 then you can definitely use this bike rack. However, I have only seen it with fenders so…

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Hello Andrew, Well that sounds like quite the fun trip, what state or states will you be traveling through? You're asking a really important question, especially since you're planning a cross-country trip with about 250 pounds of bikes and…

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Yes, it will Mike! The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch item #EH54QR is exactly what you need for your 2024 Ford F-350 dually. This hitch is specifically designed to fit the dually models. It has a 2" receiver with a 1,000 lbs vertical…

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Answer 9

Thanks for the picture! I checked with Progressive Dynamics the replacement power converter you need for your Parallax Series 7300 Model 7345 is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp item #PD4645V.

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Answer 10

Hello Jerry, We have a rack that will work for you, but the Swagman Escapee RV Bike Rack #S39SR will not work with bikes that have fenders. I attached an image to show how the bike rack clamps down on the wheel, the fender would be in the way. The…

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Answer 11

I have another option for you, but you cannot safely use the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender #RM-071-1075 and Dual Hitch Adapter #RM-077-10 you mentioned together as they will cause a not very secure connection and will render your trailer…

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Answer 12

You could use the Masterlock Padlock set part #ML4683Q to lock the threaded hitch pin of the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender part #RM-071-1075 that you are interested in. You'd just need to use the lock in place of the cotter pin. The…

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