What Swing Away Bike Rack Would Work For My 2021 Ram 2500
Question:
Am trying to figure out which bike rack is appropriate for my 2021 RAM 2500 with a slide in camper that over hangs the truck bed by 20”. I need to carry 2 ebike that weigh a total of 130lbs. Needs to be a swing away so we can access the camper door without removing the bikes/rack. Ideally, I’d like like a rack that would be adaptable for use with other types of equipment other than bikes
asked by: Mark F
Expert Reply:
When it comes to what swing away bike rack would work for your 2021 Ram 2500 I recommend The Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black # BA22B. It will work for your electric bikes it can carry up to 60 pounds per bike, so you will have to take the motor/battery off when transporting. It fits wheels between 25 inches to 29 inches. The rack weighs 62 pounds. With the bike rack if you measure from the center of the hitch pin hole to the farthest part of the rack you're looking at 35-3/8 inches when it's folded down.
When it comes to the swing away feature I recommend The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2 inch Hitches - Passenger's Side # PVP20B. This piece will extend your Kuat bike rack 90 degrees or 120 degrees away from the rear of your vehicle. It can hold up to 250 pounds. When measuring the swing away hitch extender, from the center of the hitch pin to the farthest edge of carrier when unfolded will be 42-9/16 inches. So you will have no issues getting into your camper door. Using the swing away adapter will reduce your overall tongue weight by 50%.
I have attached review videos of both pieces below.
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Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
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Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Passenger's Side
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