Will Thule EasyFold XT Fit Saris Door County Bike Rack Lift

Updated 04/29/2025 | Published 04/16/2025

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Saris Door County Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - Electric Lift - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

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Replacement Long Arm Assembly for Thule EasyFold XT Electric Bike Rack

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Question:

I own a Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack and wondered if the lift used on the Saris Door County could used with this bike rack or another lift system. Also can I buy the fasteners on arms the on the Thule?

asked by: Steve P

Expert Reply:

Hi Steve; the Saris Door County Bike Rack # SAR42RR lift only works with this rack. There is no way to adapt the Thule EasyFold XT to fit. If you want to use the electric lift the only option would be to replace your bike rack. Do you have a ramp for your EasyFold XT? If nothing else you can add the # TH43VA to make loading and unloading easier.

I'm not 100% sure what you mean by fasteners but Thule does offer the Replacement Long Arm Assembly # 1500052414 and Replacement Short Arm Assembly # 7525491002 for the EasyFold XT if that is what you're looking for. The individual parts of the arms are not available separately.

expert reply by: Robin H

Replacement Short Arm Assembly for Thule EasyFold XT
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Steve P.

4/25/2025

We do own the ramps but they aren't long enough to provide much help getting the bikes on... The arms use a different fastener system than the Thule which are very restrictive. Thanks, Steve

Robin H.

4/27/2025

@SteveP if the ramps aren't working well your best bet is to sell your EasyFold XT bike rack and get one like the Saris # SAR42RR to replace it. Let me know if you need anything else.

Steve P.

4/28/2025

@RobinH I've scanned some of the posts that talk about using the Saris Door County Bike Rack on RVs and I wanted to make sure the Bike Rack will work on my Winnebago EKKO! I waisted money on the Thule and don't want to make the same mistake again!

Robin H.

4/29/2025

@SteveP it can be used on your Winnebago. We confirmed this with Saris a while back but they have not updated their instructions. On their site they say "Approved for use on Class A, B and C motorhomes. Not approved on tow-behind trailers."