Jerome Daoust
100 W
What trailer hitch-mounted bike rack would you suggest for comfortably carrying a pair of 75 lb ebikes, so a total of 150 lb?
One which can be eliminated immediately is the Thule 990: My experience. I should have known from the specs: "Carries up to 2 bike (70 lbs Total)", and should have ignored the contrary recommendation.
From Thule, their 916 T2 (technical information)for 2" receiver (Arnie F has an older steel version), or 917 T2 for 1-1/4" receiver. Same features are listed for both models:
My understanding (I sent an email to Thule asking to correct me if I'm wrong):
The 916 T2 (2" receiver) will be good for two 60 lb bikes, and stay within its 160 max limit ==> Max of 120 lb for 2 bikes, no more than 60 lb each.
The 917 T2 (1-1/4" receiver) could be good for two 60 lb bikes, but first encounters the 100 lb max limit ==> Max of 100 lb for 2 bikes, no more than 60 lb each.
So in both cases, they are not suited for carrying a pair of 75 lb ebikes (not even one actually).
Conclusion: Fails to meet the goal of carrying two 75 lb ebikes: Limited to a pair of 50 lb bikes (1-1/4" receiver) or pair of 60 lb bikes (2" receiver).
Other suggestions?
Work in progress: Car Suitability Table (Excel spreadsheet) .
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One which can be eliminated immediately is the Thule 990: My experience. I should have known from the specs: "Carries up to 2 bike (70 lbs Total)", and should have ignored the contrary recommendation.
From Thule, their 916 T2 (technical information)for 2" receiver (Arnie F has an older steel version), or 917 T2 for 1-1/4" receiver. Same features are listed for both models:
- No wheel removal, no frame contact.
- 4 Bike – 2†hitch, 2 Bike – 1-1/4†hitch.
- Folds up for storage and down for access!
- Fits a wide range of bikes.
- Carries bikes up to 60 lbs. (160 lbs. total - 4 Bike / 100lbs. Total - 2 Bike 1-14â€Â)
- Fits wheels 20â€Â-29†and up to 3†wide tires
- Accommodates bike with wheel bases up to 48"
- Locking accessory available.
- Thule One-KeyTM System Compatible.
My understanding (I sent an email to Thule asking to correct me if I'm wrong):
The 916 T2 (2" receiver) will be good for two 60 lb bikes, and stay within its 160 max limit ==> Max of 120 lb for 2 bikes, no more than 60 lb each.
The 917 T2 (1-1/4" receiver) could be good for two 60 lb bikes, but first encounters the 100 lb max limit ==> Max of 100 lb for 2 bikes, no more than 60 lb each.
So in both cases, they are not suited for carrying a pair of 75 lb ebikes (not even one actually).
Conclusion: Fails to meet the goal of carrying two 75 lb ebikes: Limited to a pair of 50 lb bikes (1-1/4" receiver) or pair of 60 lb bikes (2" receiver).
Other suggestions?
Work in progress: Car Suitability Table (Excel spreadsheet) .
Related topics:
Best compact SUV to carry 2 ebikes on a trailer hitch rack
Similar discussion to this one on Tidal Force forum
Similar discussion to this one on E+ Electric Bikes forum
Most economical vehicle easily fitting 2 full bikes inside