Electric Bike Carrier That Has Ramp To Make It Easier To Put Bikes On  

I am driving a Honda Odyssey 2018, I need a single rack only and would need to manage this by myself. It would also be nice to have one that would tuck away when I am not carrying a bike so that it could stay on all the time basically and wouldn’t take up much room.

I am 71. This is by far the best rack I have ever had. I load two e-bikes with the ramp which is far better and sturdier than others (Kuat for example works fine, but is a bit flimsier and while it telescopes is not as short when closed). Also there is a bridge/guide in the center that keeps the bikes rolling straight once halfway up the ramp and front wheel is in the center of the rack tray - very helpful. Of course it is a 2 handed operation to roll it up and hold in place while securing, can be a little tricky with these heavy bikes and us old warriors. Also want to say this rack is sturdy, durable, does not bounce, and has a very good tightening mechanism on the rack. A very simple thing adds big value and ease of use; also, there is a "stopper" when inserting into the hitch receiver, so you don't have to squat/wiggle and hope that the pin hole is aligned. It is auto-aligned for you. I switch mine between cars quite often, and this makes a huge difference in my inclination to switch and to remove on the rare occasions I am not using it for a few days or weeks. I use it for my conventional acoustic bikes also - no problem. I will say the claws took a bit of time to dial in and figure out the best configuration for all of my bikes, but once I understood and got it done, it is very easy (learning curve). I also note that the product designers did one thing I can't understand, which is the way the claws work: they are a single point of failure, and they are only plastic. One (the longer one) is particularly concerning because it is plastic and snaps into place for easy removal and adjustment, but if you were to not clamp correctly... it would not be a good biking day. My plastic actually broke, and I now secure it a different way. I should probably buy a new one, but I have not gotten around to it. I do strap the bikes so there is no longer a single point of failure. Overall, it's the best rack on the market for most e-bikes (I have 4, all a little different, and fenders eliminate quite a few racks from consideration. And there is no company online in any industry or market niche that I prefer buying from. Best service and responsiveness to inquiries, regardless of how small the potential purchase or how dumb the question. I only wish I needed more stuff eTrailer sells!!! Wordy response.....Hope you get something out of it.