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06-18-2022, 12:56 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #22291
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Bike rack/e bikes
Hello, we have a 3121 with a hitch on the back. What kind of bike rack are people using with ebikes? I would like one that does not touch the frame.
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06-18-2022, 03:21 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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06-18-2022, 06:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,256
M.O.C. #26190
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Our ebikes were built by the Electric Bike Company and they sell and recommended using the Swagman bike rack. So far the Swagman bike rack has been rock solid.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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06-18-2022, 08:31 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Ellisville
Posts: 49
M.O.C. #23128
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We have this bike rack:
https://www.amazon.com/KAC-Platform-...152624216&th=1
5000 miles later and no issues. Hauls a Rad Mini Step Thru and a Juiced Ripcurrent.
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2016 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7 CTD 4WD,
Air-Lift Bags w/compressor, retrax bed cover
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06-19-2022, 06:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Aurora
Posts: 429
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Like Zack said go Hollywood. HR1700 is rock solid, if you have a Legacy you will need the $90 optional extended tube for you receiver. That will allow bikes to clear your rear cap and ladder. Setup the inside bike for front tire at ladder. Watch video on easy way to load (aka hernia prevention).
I was able to adjust my bike setup so signal lights weren't blocked and I added a license plate holder and wired a 4 wire (used 2 wires) plug to the trailer 4 wire to light the plate (moved from rig to rack).
Edit: we have 2 GreenbikeUSA GB1-Mag ebikes.
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Rip & Beth
2021 3121RL Legacy Cobalt FBP, MORryde IS & pin box
2020 F350 PSD CCLB SRW
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06-19-2022, 09:12 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Alpine
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M.O.C. #30407
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We have a 2022 Montana Legacy that has the rear cap. I ordered a receiver extension on Amazon for about $35 (I think it was about a 7 or 8" extension) and it works well with our Kuat NV 2.0 hitch rack. The extension helped so the bike handle bars clear the ladder. We use the Kuat with our car and truck all the time. It is one of the few rated for the heavier e-Bikes.
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Roland and Denise
2022 Montana Legacy 3121rl
2022 Ford F-350 diesel SRW
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06-20-2022, 06:18 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Aurora
Posts: 429
M.O.C. #26926
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I looked at Kuat NV2.0 and, at least at that time, they excluded 5th wheels and motorhomes in their vehicle list. Really nice rack though.
The Hollywood rack comes with a threaded, locking pin which you tighten in the receiver and it skim looseness. I considered a receiver extension (felt the $90 was a gouge), but didn't want to add another joint so I paid my $90 and now have the original tube as a big paperweight...
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Rip & Beth
2021 3121RL Legacy Cobalt FBP, MORryde IS & pin box
2020 F350 PSD CCLB SRW
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06-20-2022, 10:01 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Alpine
Posts: 38
M.O.C. #30407
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Good input.
All I know is we used the Kuat NV 2.0 a lot with our previous Airstream and have now used it with the Montana (with extension) without issues or problems. Bikes ride well. Our model (3121rl) has a 2" towing hitch rated for 3,000 lbs and I think the hitch weight needs to be under 300 lbs. The Kuat and the e-bikes (with batteries attached) are under 300 lbs.
Probably makes sense to contact Kuat.
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Roland and Denise
2022 Montana Legacy 3121rl
2022 Ford F-350 diesel SRW
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06-20-2022, 11:03 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 171
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Instead of a rack we are going to get a tray and carry our bikes in plastic totes from Lowe's. Our Lectric bikes fold up and fit in totes. Use a second tote to fit over the first one to protect from weather. Also, this way it doesn't look like you are hauling bikes so less possibility of theft.
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Troy and Tracy Chaddon
2019 Montana High Country 330RL
2005 Ford F-350 "Bulletproofed"
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06-22-2022, 01:39 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #22291
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thanks for the replys. I bought a swagman escapee. The bike that went on first was touching the ladder, so I bought piece of 2"x2"x24" bar and extended the lower bar out 3'. Problem fixed. Our first trip will be this weekend.
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2016 GMC 3500HD SRW
2019 Montana 3120RL
2003 Boxster S
1964 BWF
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06-22-2022, 01:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: woodstock
Posts: 542
M.O.C. #8174
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Swagman
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Montana Master
Woodstock Ga
2020 3931 FB Legacy
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06-22-2022, 02:08 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Gold River
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #18912
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this one worked for me
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06-22-2022, 02:45 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #27195
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Bike Rack
I had a Kuat Transfer V2 which is the only RV rated bike rack Kuat makes. It barely seemed to hold our 2- 52 lb bikes and was a bit of a pain to load. I gave up on it and discovered 1UP USA. I absolutely love this bike track and will hold 2 75 lb bikes and is rated for use on a 5th wheel, travel trailer or drivable. Also rated for off road use. Super easy to load only downside is the price. But it is made in the USA in Wisconsin.
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06-22-2022, 03:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Humboldt
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #22879
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Whitty
Hello, we have a 3121 with a hitch on the back. What kind of bike rack are people using with ebikes? I would like one that does not touch the frame.
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Hollywood RV rack
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06-22-2022, 03:43 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 72
M.O.C. #22765
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I 2nd what AZTraveler and Joe Hollars have. We have the Hollywood Racks RV Rider as it will hold 80 pounds per slot and our bikes are 73 pounds!
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06-22-2022, 05:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Mesa
Posts: 131
M.O.C. #24052
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We recently purchased 2 Gazelle e bikes that we are enjoying. Not that I have a lot of experience with bike racks but we went with a Yakima on ramp e-bike hitch bike rack. Part number 8002706. - I’m not sure if they all have a ramp to load the bikes. It made it easy to load the bikes. Anyway, it rides back there really well. We also bought a cover to protect our investment from the weather and curious eyes.
The Hollywood rack is recommended a lot but have been out of stock everywhere I looked. So I started researching other 5th wheel rated racks.
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Rod & BJ
2019 3811MS , 2020 GMC 3500 Dually Denali Duramax, Anderson hitch.
Mesa, AZ
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06-23-2022, 08:15 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Hansville
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #22396
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Swagman Racks
Had to install a bumper with enough strength to hold the bikes and the bike rack to hold EBikes. Had Torque-Lift install a bumper with reciever for the hitch, which is the Swagman model specific for EBikes.
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06-23-2022, 06:10 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Sun City
Posts: 53
M.O.C. #22428
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Harbor freight has a motorcycle rack made of aluminum that is usually around $150. A lot of times you can find it on sale for around $120 it has a 500 lb weight limit. I have a large E bike 75 lb, it has 26 inch tires. It fits perfectly after I turned the motorcycle rack upside down drilled out a few pop rivets where the tires go and customized it for my bike. You will not find a better solution to hold your e-bike then at your nearest harbor freight. I can send a picture if I could figure out how to do it...
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