Recommended Bike Rack That's Easy to Load and Unload and Extender to Clear a Spare Tire
Updated 04/02/2026 | Published 03/30/2026
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Hi, Im looking for a hitch bike rack for my 2023 Jeep Wrangler with 2 hitch. It has a spare tire on the back and measuring using your guide, I need at least 11 inches from hitch hole to the closest part of the rack. My main priority is ease of use - going from hitch off completely to getting it loaded up with 2 Trek bikes not e-bikes. On my old car, we had a Thule Helium which was super light and easy to take on/off the hitch and also easy to load the bikes on. I dont think they make that anymore or else they dont make it in the size I need. I like the racks that are low profile so that I can have backup cam visibility when the bikes are off, but really the main priority is being able to get the rack on and off quickly so that I can keep it in my garage. Any help you have would be great!
asked by: Andrew C
Expert Reply:
Hey Andrew, welcome back. For an easy to set up bike rack, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack item # HLY66ZR. This bike rack fits a 2" hitch and has a 70 lbs per bike. It weighs only 46 lbs and doesn't require any special tools to attach the locking anti rattle hitch pin.
The Destination E Bike Rack item # HLY66ZR includes a ramp to make loading and unloading your bikes easier. The rotating clamps will quickly secure your bikes by the frame or seat posts.
To gain enough clearance for your spare tire, I recommend the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender item # PVP20B. This swing away extender will allow you to open your Jeeps rear hatch without removing the bike rack or taking the bikes off. It'll rotate out 90° to the passenger side.
Please note that with the placement of the rear camera in the center of the spare tire, there's not going to be a bike rack option that doesn't block it with or without the bikes loaded.
I've linked a couple of videos below we made so you can see the features of the bike rack and swing away demonstrated on Jeep Wranglers.
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Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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