Ebike trunk rack carrier
Posted by BXV_2025@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 12 comments
Any advice on a trunk rack for an ebike. I do not have a hitch and most trunk racks I’ve seen max out at 35 pounds.
Posted by BXV_2025@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 12 comments
Any advice on a trunk rack for an ebike. I do not have a hitch and most trunk racks I’ve seen max out at 35 pounds.
Gobias_Industries@reddit
Get a hitch, it's worth it
BXV_2025@reddit (OP)
My car won’t take one—I checked with dealer
rshetts1@reddit
What kind of car is it, because virtually all cars manufactured after 2005 have frames with set bolt holes for an add on hitch. You are going to have a difficult time finding a carrier for a heavy e-bike that is not hitch mounted.
BXV_2025@reddit (OP)
I had an EV but read a lot about how SUVs and bigger cars are causing more US pedestrian fatalities than elsewhere. Being struck in the torso is much worse than the legs—survivability wise. 😳 So I bought a used sedan. Dealer said no hitch made, but I’ll look into aftermarket hitch. So long as they are considered safe?
Primary_Dimension470@reddit
So you bought something assuming you’ll just hurt a pedestrian’s legs instead of their pelvis when you run into them? Wild times
BXV_2025@reddit (OP)
I did not assume I would ever hit anyone, but studies show that the US has a greater fatality rate because of our larger cars.
BXV_2025@reddit (OP)
Here is a great video showing why I bought a lower profile car instead of another EV SUV—https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZD6xHTx8Q3/?igsh=MXNlemp1d2QxNmhxMA==
rshetts1@reddit
Check out Uhaul they install hitches for virtually every car model out there.
BXV_2025@reddit (OP)
Ok thank you!! Loving my ebike for local runs but need to take it places, eventually!
Inciteful_Analysis@reddit
Very few cars don't have an aftermarket hitch available. The manufacturer might not make one for your car and the dealer response might reflect that. What is your make and model?
You can check Uhaul and etrailer to see if one is available for your model.
Gobias_Industries@reddit
Well that sucks. I don't know what options you have then. Most trunk mount racks are pretty flimsy.
BXV_2025@reddit (OP)
I agree they are flimsy I had one for regular bikes and I always felt it could just slip. I look at the Yakima thanks