Recommended E-Bike Capable Bike Rack for a Class C RV
Updated 01/28/2024 | Published 01/27/2024
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I have a Specialized 3.0 Cumo E Bike and am looking for a bike rack for my SUV/Class C motorhome that has easy loading. I have weight restrictions and need at minimum a ramp to load bikes. The E Bikes have fenders so some rack mounts may not work…..the weight of the bikes are 60 lbs each, we have 2. Is the KUAT Piston Pro able to secure around the Cumo fenders? That seems to be our best option with ramps , etc, but appears that the clamping system will interfere with fenders, especially the rear one
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Expert Reply:
I checked with Kuat and the Piston Pro Bike Rack item # KU76ZR or the item # KU98VR do not work with class C motorhomes only class B with a lower 42 lbs capacity. The reason for this is that the bike rack is not designed to withstand the additional movement and contorting at the rear of a class C motorhome. This is also what causes the weight reduction for class B motorhomes. The RV capacity being lowered is common amongst the bike rack's available with a ramp. Kuat does not have an alternative that will work for your class C motorhome.
The only alternative I have is an option that does not include a ramp but its features will excel with the rest of the requirements you are needing. It is the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item # HLY64FR. This bike rack has a 80 lbs per bike capacity and is capable of being used with any and all vehicles and motorhomes so long as you have a class III 2" hitch.
The RV Rider item # HLY64FR uses padded clamps with hand knobs that secure your bikes by the frame or seat post. This style of mounting method totally eliminates any concerns about damaging fenders. I have linked a couple of review videos below so you can see the features of this bike rack demonstrated.
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