Availability of System Like Yakima EXO Allowing Easy Loading of E-Bikes

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we are looking for an E-bike trailer hitch rack for the back of a pickup or Travato like the Yakima EXO swing away 2 bike rack. Do you have anything that would work that we dont have to lift two heavy bikes up so high? Thank you very much

asked by: Dave R

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Hey Dave; what features of the Yakima EXO do you want to have? If you want the EXO for its other configurations you could still get the # Y54ZR. The TopShelf is removable so you could mount the bike rack on the lower part of the carrier when you need it and use the other attachments depending on your needs.

If you're wanting to use this as is with the bike rack sitting up top there is no way around lifting the bikes up there. Also, it has a capacity of 40 lbs per bike on the TopShelf and 50 lbs per bike on the SwingBase. That may not be enough for your e-bikes.

If you're only interested in the swing-away feature I recommend getting the Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # Y78QD. This has a capacity of 70 lbs per bike (60 lbs on your Travato) and can be used with the Yakima BackSwing # Y02483. The hitch extender will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50% but that probably won't be a problem on your truck or Travato. To make loading easy you can use the Loading Ramp for Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack # Y39VR.

expert reply by: Robin H

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David R.

3/13/2025

Thank you for your reply. What we are looking for is an E-bike carrier (that swings away if possible) that has a rack or platform/cargo carrier to carry things on for camping especially. -dave

Robin H.

3/14/2025

@DavidR the EXO design is really the only thing that will allow you to carry both on the rear. Since the bikes are going to stick up the only way to configure it with the cargo carrier is with the bike rack on top. I would say try the bike rack configuration with the BackSwing and use a roof box like the SkyBox NX # Y95AV but that would only potentially work with your truck and not the Travato. I'm sure you would rather not spend more than you have to but you could look into the storage boxes that are out there for the Sprinter/ProMaster that mount on the rear door if you have space. The roof box would work when you're using the truck and the storage box would solve this issue on the Travato plus your bike rack on the hitch. That adds in a whole other piece but it is a possible option. Outside of that the only thing I can think of would be to tow a small trailer to hold the bikes and whatever else you need.

Answer 1

Hey Dude, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack for 2 Bikes, both Gray #Y78QD and Black #Y53QD, have provisions for wheelbase adjustments. The hook that secures the front tire can be rotated to different angles, and the rear…

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Hi Richard; for your application I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack #HLY34RR. This bike rack is motorhome rated, has a capacity of 80 lbs per bike, and includes an LED light bar with stop, turn, and tail light functions. The…

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Answer 5

Hey Patti, thanks for reaching out. The Swagman E-Spec Pro Bike Rack #S45SR is a solid option for this. It can hold two bikes weighing up to 70 lbs apiece on a 5th wheel, and it does not have a minimum tongue weight capacity limitation like the…

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Answer 6

Hey Marc, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I checked your question history and I don't see anything from a few weeks ago which can sometimes mean there was a typo in your email address and we sent it to wrong person. This rack has a…

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Answer 7

Hey Charles, the Swagman E-Spec part #S45SR is rated for use at the rear of a travel trailer so it will work great for you. It is odd that it's not closer connected to the other RV rated bike racks but that's our fault and I'll see if I…

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Answer 9

Hey Kevin! For a bike rack that is rated for motorhomes and can handle your XP4 750 e-bikes I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack #HLY64FR. Your bikes weigh 62 lbs each and this has a capacity of 80 lbs per bike. It also uses padded…

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