Recommended Bike Rack for 2 Lectric 2.0 E-Bikes on a Class C Motorhome

Question:

We have two Lectric XP Step through 2.0 bikes and am looking for a bike rack. The bikes weigh 64lb each. The rack will be used on a 2011 Forest River 32foot Class C Sunseeker, frame mounted 2inch hitch. I prefer a platform type rack. What can you recommend? Links to the info pages on your site would be very helpful.

asked by: Van W

Expert Reply:

For a great platform bike rack that works with your 2 Lectric XP 2.0 step-thru bikes on your 2011 Forest River 32foot Class C Sunseeker Motorhome, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches item # HLY64FR.

The RV Rider comes with a massive 80 lbs per-bike weight capacity and is built to withstand the extra force exerted on the rack when mounted onto a motorhome. Also, it can accommodate bike tires up to 5 inches wide if you have fat tires on your bikes.

Another great thing about the RV Rider is that the clamps adjust independently on the center mast to accommodate step-thru bike frames. For your Lectric 2.0 model, I recommend clamping the cradles onto the small center bar above the main crosstube or the post under the seat.

I went ahead and attached a photo of a similar model bike being used on the RV Rider.

The shank of the RV Rider measures 7-1/2 inches from the center of the pinhole to the closest part of the rack. I recommend measuring from the face of your rear bumper to the center your hitch's pinhole to make sure you have enough bumper clearance length.

expert reply by: Bob C