Can Thule Epos 3 Bike Rack TH34FR44SR Be Used On Motorhome Hitch Or When Flat Towing?
Published 11/17/2025
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Can I use this rack on the back of my motorhome? We carry two heavy e-bikes on long trips.
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
Hey Mark - I checked directly with Thule on that one. The Epos 3 bike rack for 2" hitches # TH34FR44SR isn’t approved for RV or flat-towed applications; it’s for standard passenger vehicles only. That’s due to the extra bounce at the back of a motorhome frame.
For a similar setup rated for RV and/or flat towing use, look at the Saris MHS DUO 3 bike rack # SAR35MR - it handles 100 lbs on the inner two trays, with max capacity of 195 lbs for all bikes combined.
What type of motorhome do you have, Mark?
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Mark
11/17/2025
Got it, thanks. I’ve got a 37-foot Newmar Class A. If I keep the bikes on the toad instead of the RV, would that still be fine?