Will the Swagman Escapee Work with My Bikes that Have Fenders? What Bike Rack will Behind RV?

Question:

Can the swagman escapee be used on a bike with fenders ?

asked by: Jerry S

Expert Reply:

Hello Jerry,

We have a rack that will work for you, but the Swagman Escapee RV Bike Rack # S39SR will not work with bikes that have fenders. I attached an image to show how the bike rack clamps down on the wheel, the fender would be in the way.

The rack that I recommend the most for e-bikes for the back of an RV is the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HLY64FR. This rack is great for bikes with fenders too because of how the clamp can maneuver around to hold onto the frame of the bike. I attached an image and put a square around where the clamp is holding onto the bike.

I attached a review video for you to check out. Please let me know your thoughts about it.

expert reply by: Kate F

Swagman Escapee Bike Rack with Bike Installed.
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Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack with Bike Installed
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Jerry S.

3/4/2025

Thanks for getting back to me Kate. I checked out the Hollywood rack that you recommended and it says that it is not compatible with a travel trailer. I have a Jayco 2468 RBSW travel trailer. I am going to add a frame mounted hitch. Is there a hitch you would recommend that is compatible ? Thanks, Jerry

Kate F.

3/5/2025

@JerryS Hey Jerry, thanks for letting me know it is a travel trailer as that is a game changer. You are going to want the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # S94FR. This rack has the same kind of arm as the # S39SR you were looking at but it clamps down on the frame of the bike instead of the wheel, so the fenders will not be in the way. This rack can handle bikes up to 80 pounds on the back of a vehicle, but on the back of your Jayco you don't want to go over 70 pounds per bike. I attached a video, let me know what you think about it.

Helpful Links

tv-install-swagman-e-spec-bike-racks-2023-toyota-highlander-s94fr.aspx

Jerry S.

3/5/2025

@KateF Thanks for your help. I think the e-spec is the one I need. Thanks Jerry