How Can I Haul 2 Ebikes With A Class II 1-1/4 Hitch On A 2015 Scion XB?

Question:

Hi, I have a 2015 Scion XB and Im having a 1-1/4inch hitch put on. Im wanting to use a Thule T2 Pro XT bike rack for two 60 lb e-bikes that has a 2inch receiver. Is this safe to use an adapter? And these two bikes are step-throughs with fenders, will the Thule hold down arms work with those bikes?

asked by: Dev R

Expert Reply:

If you are wanting to carry your two 60 lb ebikes on your 2015 Scion XB you need to get the Class II hitch from Curt # C12490. This will give you the most amount of weight capacity. The Thule T2 Pro XT # TH83JV needs to be used with a class III hitch and has a wheel hook which isn't designed to work for bikes with fenders. There is no Class III hitch option for your Scion so we will need to find a more suitable option. We need an option that does not require a hitch adapter because when an adapter is used, it lowers the capacity of the hitch and we need all the capacity we can get.

The Swagman Current # S64678 can hold 60 lbs per bike, fits in a 1-1/4 shank and uses a frame hook instead of a wheel hook. You will need to get an adapter though # 64005 because you have step through bikes.

I've included a couple videos for you to check out!

expert reply by: Adam E