Can Kuat Piston ION Be Used On 5th Wheel Hitch With Frame Mounted Hitch

Updated 05/25/2026 | Published 05/21/2026

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Kuat Piston ION E-Bike Platform Rack for 2 Bikes w/ Ramp - 2" Hitches - Sandy Black

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Fender Straps for Kuat Piston Pro, Piston Pro X, Piston SR, or Piston ION Bike Rack - Qty 2

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Question:

Can this Rack be used on a frame mounted fifth wheel hitch? If yes, what would be the weight rating.

asked by: Daniel

Expert Reply:

Hey Daniel! The Kuat Piston ION E-Bike Platform Rack # KU89SR can be used on trailers as long as the hitch is attached to the chassis/frame. Since you have a frame mounted hitch on your 5th wheel it is compatible and will work well.

The bike capacity is reduced to 80 lbs per tray when used on a trailer, and Kuat also requires the Fender Strap Kit # KU43VR to help keep the bikes secure during travel.

What kind of 5th wheel and e-bikes do you have?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Daniel

5/24/2026

We have a 2022 GD Solitude, about 42ft in length. We purchased another rack to use, but without an hitch extension will not accommodate 2 Trek Powerfly’s side by side due to handbar width so am looking for a better option. Weights are approximately 60lbs each. This could possibly work will need to do more research. Thank you for the response! Best, Dan

William W.

5/25/2026

Yes this will work on a 5th wheel. We have a 42 ft ourselves and took it with the bike rack to Florida this past winter. It worked great. On the back of the 5th wheel it is rated for 80 lbs. per rack. I used it for our road bikes. They are nowhere near the limit.