Just installed this bike rack a half an hour ago. This thing is heavy duty and has no problem holding my aventon aventure with extra weight in the bags! Total weight of my fat tire 4 inch ×26 inch e-bike is 100 lbs. Buy it now before you can't get it !!!
I bought this a few Months ago Use it all the time for two E-Bikes and no problem. One note: I use a Rope to have an additional tie lock for the Bikes to that main steel base. . Great rack!
I have a Hollywood bike Rack $299. $15 at Home Depot I purchased 36 inch angle iron cut down to 17 inches each that I inserted inside the square tubing The rack is rated for 80 lbs per bike but inserting angle iron inside the square tubing which you cannot see will increase the weight limit substantially. Looking at your video you get what you pay for and the Hollywood is substantially beefier at the tilt point.
Try the "Folding" Haul Master Carrier from Harbor Freight For $120. It can fit two bikes or one with storage capacity. Depeneding what numbers to believe, it can carry bewteen 500 and 750Ibs.
One reason that this rack is rated for 200lbs is that the frame tubing on the rack is 2". The Hollywood and some other racks only have 1-1/4" frame tubing.
Insert angle iron ($15) from Home Depot inside the square tubing which you cannot see and you just nearly doubled the weight limit and the overall weight is not even noticeable.
Nice video, but I just bought this Fultyme RV 1300 hitch mount bike rack and I have bolts on my bottom mount where the arms can come upwards to fold it away. Yours appears to have pins everywhere. That looks easier to me than these darn bolts with the lock nuts on them that don't allow the bolts to be locked in place really rather wierd. Don't think I can attach a photo or I would.
Would have been a great video if you showed putting a 70 lb 4” fat bike on. Also, mentioning another rack brand that confuses the watcher because one should not assume the viewer has any knowledge of the other brand rack.
Works fine for fat tire bikes. The RadWagon is over 76 lbs and has almost fat tires at 3". Happy to answer any other questions to clear up any confusion.
We bought this and had nothing but trouble with it continually getting loose. We bought two cross bars and it was better but still was loosening straps we used.
I bought this rack. It's solid at the hitch but a lot of play were it folds. 7:31 Is there a solution for that? Flops around back there. Also, the Velcro straps that came with it were not long enough for a fat tire and I bought longer non-Velcro straps for the tires. Dumped my bike on it's first ride. Learning how to better load it.
Not that I am aware of. Good to know about the fat tires. The RadWagon has 3 inch wide tires and the straps worked with that ebike so maybe the 4 inch ones are just too wide for the stock straps. Hope your bike is ok!
@@EbikeEscape Fortunately it didn't hit the ground. Got hung up on the rims. I was worried the rims might have gotten bent, but they seem ok. I got a Himiway. Solid bike. The Velcro straps had come off. I'll try to get some advice about the rack from a local friend. Maybe he can look at it and come up with a solution. Or maybe it's nothing to be concerned about.
@@blitztim6416 I have this bike carrier and yes the Velcro straps aren't very long but if you only put them over one of the wheel holders and around the tire rims and cinch them down it works great. Trick is to have enough strap left to ensure the Velcro can fully secure itself to the other end.
I just bought new straps. I also had to put a bolt where it hinges to keep it from flopping around. Plus straps to keep the wheel holders from sagging, and one from the hitch to the top brass eyelet for added stability. Those wheel holders sag no matter how tight I get them. I'd send a picture if I could post it here. The rack works with some modifying.
I think when they say not rv approved it meens dont put on a bumper hitch like the 4 inch tube on back back of trailers but if you got a real hitch like on a trruck your fine
I just bought one of these racks and it seems to be heavy and well built except for one thing. My tire cradles tilt downward quite a bit. It seems that where the square portion of the cradle slides over the square tubing it is a little larger than it needs to be and as a consequence even when tightened it is able to twist on the square tubing. It probably is not enough to be of concern however I continue to worry about it. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this? I was able to adjust my rack so that the securing hooks clamp down over the seats. We have two step through fat tire Ecotric Dolphins.
Thanks for sharing. For long trips my brother did use some extra straps to hold the bikes up a little bit. I believe they attached to under the vehicle.
Guessing liability reasons but I don’t think the rack knows if it’s electric or not. I take the battery out when transporting so technically it’s not an electric bike 😊
You said 60lbs per bike so are you saying one bike can't be like 75lbs and another be 40lbs? I am looking at the Aventune adventure which weighs about 73Lbs and my wives is about 20lbs.
If the Hollywood appears to be be built better & beefier then why is the weight rating lower than this one? Is this one rated with no margin of safety whereas the Hollywood is rated with a safety margin factored in? If I have a 80 lb. bike and an 85 lb. bike (with batteries removed) would I be better off (safety-wise) with the Fultyme or surpassing the rating of the Hollywood by 5 lbs. ? (Opinion only...ignoring liability issues)
My Thule Classic Rack is only rated for a total of 120 lbs. My Thule appears to be using a thicker heavy duty frame than the featured bike rack. I have to wonder if the 200 lbs rating of the featured rack is accurate.
Sounds like the rating on your Thule is on the conservative side, or perhaps it's actually rated for RV use where it will experience more shocks. This rack states is is not rated for RVs.
My brother just took it on a long road trip again, works great! It's not as polished as others on the market but those cost 2-5x more. Thanks for watching!
Bought this rack and found that the wheel baskets bend down because from weight of bike because you cant get enough clamp. The sliders do not fit tight on the horizontal post. Might modify it, but kinda sketchy with $5000 worth of ebikes on it.... Mounted 2 Aventon Aventure's / well within weight limit. Side note: Manual says "not for ebikes"...... hmmm
Great review! One question, the way the securing hooks on the center post stack on each other, how does it work for 2 bikes of the same size that need them at the same height?
Thanks Harry! On the Hollywood Racks the hooks are designed with this in mind - they are two different shape of hooks with a different extension if you will. On the Northern Tool one you would need to shift one of the bikes either left or right to have it clamp to a different spot (lower/higher) on the frame. Hope that helps!
you put each Bike on in different. direction and on my two it fits at different heights. They are the same bike model. This also help on weight balance.
Interested, as I’m looking for a lightweight rack that can still carry two electrics. The Hollywood is a beast to handle. Any idea when Walmart will have them? Is this model available anywhere?
Thank you. I bought the bike rack at Sportsman Guide. I paid a little extra, particularly in shipping, but I needed it for a trip. I really like it. The only thing was where it folds at the hitch, my Jeep Wrangler spare on the tailgate hits it and tailgate will not open. I bought a 12 in hitch extension and will try that.Thanks for the review.
It looks like Rad is now calling it the 'RadWagon 3' compatible version but it was the one designed to handle cargo ebikes. It's not necessary unless you have a cargo ebike: radpowerbikes.pxf.io/B06ZGq (affiliate link)
@@EbikeEscape ( fixed my small typo ) the straps I tested even with a smaller bike didn't seem to work either, not really sure what they were thinking with the wheel straps, maybe the set sent to me were stitched wrong, the Velcro mesh is all on 1 side and is not long enough by a long shot to work like all others I have owned. Small price to pay tho for saving hundreds over a high end using, can make some straps from the double-sided Velcro from harbor freight, as for the security issues, many of which can be fixed with a few bolts and a drill and 1 hour of time and make it far more secure
Thanks for your review! Question: I purchased the northern ebike rack, and I also purchased a travel trailer. The travel trailers bumper is plenty strong for the weight of my one red rover. Do you think the northern bike rack would still work attached to an RV bumper? Since it has a little more bumper whip, or up-and-down motion? I noticed that some ebike racks are rated for RVs and I don’t know if the Northern is.Your opinions would be appreciated. Thanks, Jim
Do you think it's possible someone would just want a wheel holder? That would surprise me. The Hollywood Racks has a screw at the end but that's pretty easy to unscrew and slide them off.
@@robh063 that’s because any rack that is on the back of an RV needs to withstand a lot more force with all the bouncing around and only RV approved racks should be used in that application. Having had my bicycles twist off a bumper on my rig was a hard lesson learned. I will only use RV approved racks on the back of a camper. Even better is putting the bike rack in the front of a pick up truck. Much less force and you can keep an eye on them too.
@@seanhenriques808 It's been a year since my comment so to provide an update....I ended up buying a very expensive RV rated 1upUSA 2″ Super Duty Double bike rack for the back of our 5th Wheel. We've only traveled with our bikes once but the rack held up great!
Depends if you can get a 2 inch hitch and what the rating is for your vehicle. Also I'm not sure if you'll be able to find this rack in stock anywhere.
The way this threads on to the hitch the person would definitely need some tools. Probably more hassle then it would be worth to some people. You could mount a motion alarm on it.
Hi Ryan, here are some bikes i"ve been reviewing trying to make a decision on build quality, support and range. Super 73-S1, Ariel D-class, x- class, Rize-liberty and Rize- blade what do you think?
All good options. I have not ridden any Super73 or Rize ebikes so not much help there. But I will say that the X-Class is probably the best value out of the bunch and still packs some serious speed/torque even though they did increase the price to 1,599. Hopefully I will be getting my hands on a D Class soon to review. I've ridden an AWD ebike and the performance in snow and sand is unmatched. Maybe this doesn't matter where you live though
Have you looked at the Hollywood Racks? I use their cargo/fat bike combo and it has served us well. Though you will need the 2 adapter bars. My dad is currently looking at the Northern Tool for his Aventure bike.
How long are these back-ordered? If ordered, would I receive before the end of June? Would they be able to hold two Himiway bikes, each weighing 72 lbs each?
Sorry, I'm not familiar enough with RVs to know if this will work. If you have a 2 inch hitch that works the same as ones found on vehicles and is rated for the weight then perhaps it can work.
Same questions - we are looking for something that is RV / Travel Trailer approved. With the tilt down it makes me think it would not be. Anyone else have an answer?
Hi Samuel, most of what I've seen the weight limits are even lower. The KAC Overdrive apparently can hold 60lbs per bike with their 4 rack hitch mounted bike rack: amzn.to/3jLgJ8R
Yeah i dunno if this rack would really hold 200 even if it says in specs. Just looking at the design and construction and comparing to the hollywood rack, the hollywood is better designed more reinforced and its rating is a bit less. So id be very very sketchy to load 2 heavy bikes up and be confident itll hold up long term or on a long trip with rough roads
My brother used this on a long trip with no issues. But yes, I agree it isn't as heavy duty as the Hollywood Racks one. But it's also a fraction of the cost. Best plan is to reduce weight as much as possible by removing batteries before loading.
Thanks guys I’ve carried my e-bikes (Aventon abound and Aventon level 2) one at a time but kinda nervous to put both on at the same time. The abound alone is about 80lbs is definitely take the battery off both.
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
I would not tryst these rebranded bike racks to do what they say. I know they say 200lbs but I bet they are not industry standard tested or UL rated. Where as Hollywood or 1UP might say 350lbs but I bet they are rated for 500lbs to deal with stresses like bumps that will spike the weight applied well beyond 200lbs. Just my 2 cents but spend the money on a rack that will stand behind and have a brand they care about tarnishing when they are wrong. They will care more about ensuring they are properly stress tested and engineered. Just my two cents though as a guy that just bought the 1up super duty with the add on for $870USD, they are not cheap..
I don't believe so. Most of the more well built racks capable of holding the weight of ebikes require a 2" hitch. Not to say you won't find a 1.25" option.
So watching this video shows an ebike, so I bought one. The manual states do not use ebikes. False information..don't buy it for ebikes like I did..wasted my money..putca radrover on it, and really stressed it out..I'm lucky I didn't lose my bike..had to go with Hollywood...thus guy shouldn't be able to show this FALSE . .information!
What do you think of this rack? Check the links in the description for availability at various retailers. Amazon link: amzn.to/4hEoVoH
Just installed this bike rack a half an hour ago. This thing is heavy duty and has no problem holding my aventon aventure with extra weight in the bags! Total weight of my fat tire 4 inch ×26 inch e-bike is 100 lbs. Buy it now before you can't get it !!!
Thanks for sharing!
A bit lengthy but very thorough and honest review, thank you guys.
I bought this a few Months ago Use it all the time for two E-Bikes and no problem. One note: I use a Rope to have an additional tie lock for the Bikes to that main steel base. . Great rack!
Thank you!!! I am always thrilled with the quality of your videos and info!
Thank you!
I have a Hollywood bike Rack $299.
$15 at Home Depot I purchased 36 inch angle iron cut down to 17 inches each that I inserted inside the square tubing
The rack is rated for 80 lbs per bike but inserting angle iron inside the square tubing which you cannot see will increase the weight limit substantially.
Looking at your video you get what you pay for and the Hollywood is substantially beefier at the tilt point.
Are you saying the Hollywood has an additional $180 of steel and engineering at the tilt point?
Thank you for this video and input. I just purchased my Fultyme bike rack from WalMart. :)
Try the "Folding" Haul Master Carrier from Harbor Freight For $120. It can fit two bikes or one with storage capacity. Depeneding what numbers to believe, it can carry bewteen 500 and 750Ibs.
How do you load them on a flat rack?
@adamspencer6666 I use 6 ratchet straps. Two from the carrier to my Tahoe roof rack to help keep it stable.
12-01-22 Walmart has these available for delivery, 119.62
I got mine yesterday!
Just ordered through Walmart. Thanks for the tip!
good timing. i purchased my rack from Northern and your video was very helpful with setup and use.
Awesome, glad it was helpful! Enjoy taking your bike on new adventures
One reason that this rack is rated for 200lbs is that the frame tubing on the rack is 2". The Hollywood and some other racks only have 1-1/4" frame tubing.
Interesting, I hadn't looked much at the frame tubing. Thanks for sharing.
Insert angle iron ($15) from Home Depot inside the square tubing which you cannot see and you just nearly doubled the weight limit and the overall weight is not even noticeable.
It just came back in stock, so I snagged one before they sell out again. Thanks for the recommendation 🤙🏼
Hope you enjoy it!
Omg!
That garage is huuuge!!
Nice video, but I just bought this Fultyme RV 1300 hitch mount bike rack and I have bolts on my bottom mount where the arms can come upwards to fold it away. Yours appears to have pins everywhere. That looks easier to me than these darn bolts with the lock nuts on them that don't allow the bolts to be locked in place really rather wierd. Don't think I can attach a photo or I would.
Do people in Wisconsin say WAYgon and not WAGon? 🧐
You betcha. It is a midwestern thing.
@@EbikeEscape nice! Gotta love English
No longer available at Northern Tool Supply and out of stock at Walmart. Fingers crossed that it will be in stock soon.
My dad just bought one from Northern Tool a couple of weeks ago so keep an eye out for a restock!
Revew starts at 4:25
Thanks! Tried to avoid confusion since they are two brand names but same rack.
Would have been a great video if you showed putting a 70 lb 4” fat bike on. Also, mentioning another rack brand that confuses the watcher because one should not assume the viewer has any knowledge of the other brand rack.
Works fine for fat tire bikes. The RadWagon is over 76 lbs and has almost fat tires at 3". Happy to answer any other questions to clear up any confusion.
Nice review and comparison. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
I just bought this for my RV. Thx!
Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Your Northern Tool link says no longer available.
This bike rack seems to go in and out of stock unfortunately.
I checked northern tool, no longer sale. But only different company brand bike racks.
We bought this and had nothing but trouble with it continually getting loose. We bought two cross bars and it was better but still was loosening straps we used.
Sorry to hear that. Guess you're better off with something nicer.
Still trying this rack…lol. We are going to attach a bar from hitch to center bar and we think it is going to work.
Hey! Do you know if the RadWagon 4 will fit on this rack? That would be awesome if it did!
Yes, it sure does. My brother took his RadWagon 20+ hrs to Florida with this rack.
Buy it! It's a great deal!! Just installed it and it holds my aventon aventure 4×26 inch tires fat e-bike fine!
I bought this rack. It's solid at the hitch but a lot of play were it folds. 7:31 Is there a solution for that? Flops around back there.
Also, the Velcro straps that came with it were not long enough for a fat tire and I bought longer non-Velcro straps for the tires.
Dumped my bike on it's first ride. Learning how to better load it.
Not that I am aware of. Good to know about the fat tires. The RadWagon has 3 inch wide tires and the straps worked with that ebike so maybe the 4 inch ones are just too wide for the stock straps. Hope your bike is ok!
@@EbikeEscape Fortunately it didn't hit the ground. Got hung up on the rims. I was worried the rims might have gotten bent, but they seem ok. I got a Himiway. Solid bike. The Velcro straps had come off.
I'll try to get some advice about the rack from a local friend. Maybe he can look at it and come up with a solution. Or maybe it's nothing to be concerned about.
@@blitztim6416 I have this bike carrier and yes the Velcro straps aren't very long but if you only put them over one of the wheel holders and around the tire rims and cinch them down it works great. Trick is to have enough strap left to ensure the Velcro can fully secure itself to the other end.
I just bought new straps. I also had to put a bolt where it hinges to keep it from flopping around. Plus straps to keep the wheel holders from sagging, and one from the hitch to the top brass eyelet for added stability. Those wheel holders sag no matter how tight I get them. I'd send a picture if I could post it here. The rack works with some modifying.
I just use an extra rope that I also use for extra tie down for the bikes.
I really wanted to see the ultra tow
The Northern Tool one is the same as far as I know.
I think when they say not rv approved it meens dont put on a bumper hitch like the 4 inch tube on back back of trailers but if you got a real hitch like on a trruck your fine
Excellent review!
Thanks for watching!
thanks for the work...I just bought one of these
Awesome, enjoy! Thanks for your comment
Nice Bike Rack you may What to edit video cover license plate....
Never understood the blurred out license plate thing. What information are you going to get from seeing the tag?
Not really sure lol I think people do it for Identity theft it is public record anyway 🤷...
@@loopedrevo that's my thought to. Not like I'm famous or anything. Also it wasn't technically my vehicle 🤣
I just bought one of these racks and it seems to be heavy and well built except for one thing. My tire cradles tilt downward quite a bit. It seems that where the square portion of the cradle slides over the square tubing it is a little larger than it needs to be and as a consequence even when tightened it is able to twist on the square tubing. It probably is not enough to be of concern however I continue to worry about it. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this? I was able to adjust my rack so that the securing hooks clamp down over the seats. We have two step through fat tire Ecotric Dolphins.
Thanks for sharing. For long trips my brother did use some extra straps to hold the bikes up a little bit. I believe they attached to under the vehicle.
Is it travel trailer approved?
I don’t see this listed on the northern tools website
Unfortunately it appears it is no longer available. I'm on the lookout for alternatives.
I think this is it, branded as Ultra-tow www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200737700_200737700
Why does it say in the instruction DO NOT use for Electricle bicycles?
Guessing liability reasons but I don’t think the rack knows if it’s electric or not. I take the battery out when transporting so technically it’s not an electric bike 😊
Can you bench press on a half rack?
You said 60lbs per bike so are you saying one bike can't be like 75lbs and another be 40lbs? I am looking at the Aventune adventure which weighs about 73Lbs and my wives is about 20lbs.
If the Hollywood appears to be be built better & beefier then why is the weight rating lower than this one? Is this one rated with no margin of safety whereas the Hollywood is rated with a safety margin factored in? If I have a 80 lb. bike and an 85 lb. bike (with batteries removed) would I be better off (safety-wise) with the Fultyme or surpassing the rating of the Hollywood by 5 lbs. ? (Opinion only...ignoring liability issues)
I guess I'd trust Hollywood's limit more. It does seem better built.
@@EbikeEscape OK Thanks!
My Thule Classic Rack is only rated for a total of 120 lbs. My Thule appears to be using a thicker heavy duty frame than the featured bike rack. I have to wonder if the 200 lbs rating of the featured rack is accurate.
Sounds like the rating on your Thule is on the conservative side, or perhaps it's actually rated for RV use where it will experience more shocks. This rack states is is not rated for RVs.
Great video, love the price.
Thanks for watching!
2/16/2022 I just ordered one today at Walmart still $120
Good to know!
Has anyone used this rack with a Jeep Wrangler JK? Does it clear the back spare tire?
The same problem. The same question ……
You might want to ask on one of the ebike Facebook groups. This is a popular budget rack.
Can a trailer hitch lock be used instead of the bolt?
Sorry, I'm not sure.
I believe it can.
How is it holding up at the one year mark? Just placed an order for one. Plan to use it with 70+ pound eBikes.
My brother just took it on a long road trip again, works great! It's not as polished as others on the market but those cost 2-5x more. Thanks for watching!
Hollywood racks have a piece you can put in the wheel caddie to help hold a 20" wheel. Can you carry a bike like a Lectric ebike with 20" wheels?
Do you have a link to the wheel caddie? I haven't had issues loading our ebike with 20" tires in our Hollywood Rack.
Bought this rack and found that the wheel baskets bend down because from weight of bike because you cant get enough clamp. The sliders do not fit tight on the horizontal post. Might modify it, but kinda sketchy with $5000 worth of ebikes on it....
Mounted 2 Aventon Aventure's / well within weight limit.
Side note: Manual says "not for ebikes"...... hmmm
Thanks for sharing.
Great review! One question, the way the securing hooks on the center post stack on each other, how does it work for 2 bikes of the same size that need them at the same height?
Thanks Harry! On the Hollywood Racks the hooks are designed with this in mind - they are two different shape of hooks with a different extension if you will. On the Northern Tool one you would need to shift one of the bikes either left or right to have it clamp to a different spot (lower/higher) on the frame. Hope that helps!
one is taller than the other. they can be used at the same overall height.
you put each Bike on in different. direction and on my two it fits at different heights. They are the same bike model. This also help on weight balance.
Thanks for this!
Can the Northern Tool rack approved for a RV?
TIA.
Sorry, not sure about its RV rating on this one. I'd reach out to Northern Tool and see if they can tell you.
What is the weight of the rack itself? I have a 100lb limit on my travel trailer hitch and an ebike and rack cut close. Thanks!!!
Sites list it at 54lbs. Would be hard to find a rack and a Ebike that fit that 100lbs limit.
Interested, as I’m looking for a lightweight rack that can still carry two electrics. The Hollywood is a beast to handle.
Any idea when Walmart will have them? Is this model available anywhere?
Not sure if Walmart will get them back in stock. You can set an in stock reminder. I think most people are just opting for the Northern Tool one.
Where did you get the tail light? I have looked all over and cannot find one like yours.
Here you go! amzn.to/3hPcslH (affiliate link)
Thank you. I bought the bike rack at Sportsman Guide. I paid a little extra, particularly in shipping, but I needed it for a trip. I really like it. The only thing was where it folds at the hitch, my Jeep Wrangler spare on the tailgate hits it and tailgate will not open. I bought a 12 in hitch extension and will try that.Thanks for the review.
Just wondering what Hollywood rack model do u have ??
It looks like Rad is now calling it the 'RadWagon 3' compatible version but it was the one designed to handle cargo ebikes. It's not necessary unless you have a cargo ebike: radpowerbikes.pxf.io/B06ZGq (affiliate link)
the Velcro straps DO NOT work with fat tire bikes, they may work with smaller tires but not mine
Good to know, thanks!
@@EbikeEscape ( fixed my small typo ) the straps I tested even with a smaller bike didn't seem to work either, not really sure what they were thinking with the wheel straps, maybe the set sent to me were stitched wrong, the Velcro mesh is all on 1 side and is not long enough by a long shot to work like all others I have owned. Small price to pay tho for saving hundreds over a high end using, can make some straps from the double-sided Velcro from harbor freight, as for the security issues, many of which can be fixed with a few bolts and a drill and 1 hour of time and make it far more secure
Unfortunately, this rack no longer seems to be available at Walmart or Northern Tool 😕
It seems to go in and out of stock frequently.
I got one today from walmart
They must have changed. Smaller box than mine from 2020.
Thanks for your review!
Question: I purchased the northern ebike rack, and I also purchased a travel trailer. The travel trailers bumper is plenty strong for the weight of my one red rover. Do you think the northern bike rack would still work attached to an RV bumper? Since it has a little more bumper whip, or up-and-down motion?
I noticed that some ebike racks are rated for RVs and I don’t know if the Northern is.Your opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
Hi Jim - I'm sorry, RV compatibility is not my expertise. Wish I could help.
is this strictly for 2 in receiver? or does it work on 1-1/4 inch?
2" only. You would have to use an adapter which would reduce capacity.
@@timhei7584 thank you! Any idea if using an adapter and having only one 60 pound ebike (radrunner plus) on it would be safe?
Cool
Indeed!
There’s nothing that i can figure out to keep the entire thing to bounce upwards slamming the bikes into your back window.
Hmm sounds like something might not be correct. Or perhaps it's something about the rear of your vehicle?
The “pivot” bolt was assembled incorrectly, Its working great now.. Thank you
Is there any good way to secure the wheel holder from being stolen?
Do you think it's possible someone would just want a wheel holder? That would surprise me. The Hollywood Racks has a screw at the end but that's pretty easy to unscrew and slide them off.
@@EbikeEscape I think it's possible especially the holder is wider for fat tires. Or there could be morons just want to destroy stuff..🤐
How much does the Fultyme bike rack itself weigh? If it's beefy enough to hold 200 pounds, it must weigh a substantial amount too.
They are pretty heavy but not sure on the exact weight.
@@EbikeEscape I bought the bike rack but I'm getting a lot of flack from the RV community for not spending a lot more money on a "RV Rated" rack.
43lbs.
@@robh063 that’s because any rack that is on the back of an RV needs to withstand a lot more force with all the bouncing around and only RV approved racks should be used in that application. Having had my bicycles twist off a bumper on my rig was a hard lesson learned. I will only use RV approved racks on the back of a camper. Even better is putting the bike rack in the front of a pick up truck. Much less force and you can keep an eye on them too.
@@seanhenriques808 It's been a year since my comment so to provide an update....I ended up buying a very expensive RV rated 1upUSA 2″ Super Duty Double bike rack for the back of our 5th Wheel. We've only traveled with our bikes once but the rack held up great!
Amazon doesnt carry anymore but didnt meet the capacity for two 75lb bikes, looked good for lighter bikes
Which one is that?
Unfortunately this rack no longer available
Got this for a Aventon abound and level 2 has anyone tries it? Wheels are 20” on the abound
I used it for my abound and I like it. Definitely use other methods to secure it I use a rope around the O-Ring so it doesn’t sway laterally.
I have a Stunner X Biktrix and a Vw Passat- will this one do? SHould I got to Uhaul to get the hitch installed first? Thanks
Depends if you can get a 2 inch hitch and what the rating is for your vehicle. Also I'm not sure if you'll be able to find this rack in stock anywhere.
Is there any way to lock this rack to the vehicle to avoid theft of the rack when off biking?
The way this threads on to the hitch the person would definitely need some tools. Probably more hassle then it would be worth to some people. You could mount a motion alarm on it.
You could add a receiver lock which would go where the pin is.
neither of these racks are available anymore and discontinued
Hi Ryan, here are some bikes i"ve been reviewing trying to make a decision on build quality, support and range. Super 73-S1, Ariel D-class, x- class, Rize-liberty and Rize- blade what do you think?
All good options. I have not ridden any Super73 or Rize ebikes so not much help there. But I will say that the X-Class is probably the best value out of the bunch and still packs some serious speed/torque even though they did increase the price to 1,599. Hopefully I will be getting my hands on a D Class soon to review. I've ridden an AWD ebike and the performance in snow and sand is unmatched. Maybe this doesn't matter where you live though
Thanks! Do you have a recommended rack for carrying two aventon aventure step thru bikes?
Have you looked at the Hollywood Racks? I use their cargo/fat bike combo and it has served us well. Though you will need the 2 adapter bars. My dad is currently looking at the Northern Tool for his Aventure bike.
How long are these back-ordered? If ordered, would I receive before the end of June? Would they be able to hold two Himiway bikes, each weighing 72 lbs each?
Currently it is backordered over 30 days but yes it would hold two fat tire ebikes. The stated weight capacity is 200 lbs.
Can you put this rack behind an RV?
Sorry, I'm not familiar enough with RVs to know if this will work. If you have a 2 inch hitch that works the same as ones found on vehicles and is rated for the weight then perhaps it can work.
Same questions - we are looking for something that is RV / Travel Trailer approved. With the tilt down it makes me think it would not be. Anyone else have an answer?
It’s on Amazon for 144.00 now. It works great and wouldn’t waste money on something more expensive. No need to.
Thanks for the tip!
Does it rust?
Haven't owned it long enough just yet, but so far so good.
No longer available at Northern Tool.
Is there a bike rack for e bikes that can hold 3 bikes?
Hi Samuel, most of what I've seen the weight limits are even lower. The KAC Overdrive apparently can hold 60lbs per bike with their 4 rack hitch mounted bike rack: amzn.to/3jLgJ8R
Yeah i dunno if this rack would really hold 200 even if it says in specs. Just looking at the design and construction and comparing to the hollywood rack, the hollywood is better designed more reinforced and its rating is a bit less. So id be very very sketchy to load 2 heavy bikes up and be confident itll hold up long term or on a long trip with rough roads
My brother used this on a long trip with no issues. But yes, I agree it isn't as heavy duty as the Hollywood Racks one. But it's also a fraction of the cost. Best plan is to reduce weight as much as possible by removing batteries before loading.
I have two Bikes that weight 160 LBs and no problem.
Thanks guys I’ve carried my e-bikes (Aventon abound and Aventon level 2) one at a time but kinda nervous to put both on at the same time. The abound alone is about 80lbs is definitely take the battery off both.
@@speedbird7976 I have the Aventon L2, hubby has a Rad Mission.
No longer available
It seems this rack sells out and then is available again for a short time so keep an eye out if you want to buy one.
Both are no longer available.
Try Harbor Freight, for inexpensive bike rack or motorcycle rack
Thanks!
No longer available. Must have been not so good.
We think this rack might have fallen victim to the shortages. Ryan never had an issue with his. -JT
No longer on the northern tool website.
It comes and goes.
@@EbikeEscape got one from Walmart this week. Around $120. Free delivery.
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
I would not tryst these rebranded bike racks to do what they say. I know they say 200lbs but I bet they are not industry standard tested or UL rated. Where as Hollywood or 1UP might say 350lbs but I bet they are rated for 500lbs to deal with stresses like bumps that will spike the weight applied well beyond 200lbs. Just my 2 cents but spend the money on a rack that will stand behind and have a brand they care about tarnishing when they are wrong. They will care more about ensuring they are properly stress tested and engineered. Just my two cents though as a guy that just bought the 1up super duty with the add on for $870USD, they are not cheap..
can it also work on 1.25" hitch?
I don't believe so. Most of the more well built racks capable of holding the weight of ebikes require a 2" hitch. Not to say you won't find a 1.25" option.
i have this rack and i use it with a 1.25 hitch, you will need to get a 1.25 to 2 inch adapter
The Hollywood rack is rated at 35lbs !
I think you must be looking at a different rack...
This rack is now $400!
Maybe it's a 3rd party seller?
So watching this video shows an ebike, so I bought one. The manual states do not use ebikes. False information..don't buy it for ebikes like I did..wasted my money..putca radrover on it, and really stressed it out..I'm lucky I didn't lose my bike..had to go with Hollywood...thus guy shouldn't be able to show this FALSE . .information!
Is there a compatible swing away arm attachment to better access the trunk?
2/16/2022 I just ordered one today at Walmart still $120
Thanks for the update!