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The 8 Best Bike Racks For The Trailer Hitch – Guidebook

The 8 Best Bike Racks For The Trailer Hitch – Guidebook

The next bike trip should take place further away or the bikes should go on vacation? Then a bike rack for the trailer hitch must not be missing! We can help you find the best model because there are a lot of things to consider here. In our checklist, you will find out all the important purchase criteria and the product recommendations will make your decision easier. After that, nothing stands in the way of the bike tour!

Checklist Of Bicycle Racks For The Trailer Hitch

Number Of Bikes
  • Just like the roof bike rack, the bike rack for the trailer hitch is available in several sizes. Common are models with rails for 3 or 2 bikes. Somewhat rarer, but certainly available are models for 1 or 4 bicycles.
  • Under certain circumstances, bicycle carriers with a flexible rail system are available. So you can always decide for yourself how many holding devices for how many bicycles are mounted.
Rail spacing
  • A rail spacing of less than 190 mm will cause the bicycles to rub against each other during transport.
  • A sufficiently high rail sp acing is especially important when transporting expensive pedelecs.
Folding Mechanism
  • Good access to the trunk is important on longer trips. When the carrier is loaded, this can only be maintained with a folding mechanism.
  • For vans and high-roof station wagons with very large tailgates, there are some swiveling versions.
Support Load And Weight Of The Bicycles
  • Each AHK bike carrier is offered with a maximum load capacity(under 36 kg to over 65 kg). Accordingly, you should put all your bikes on the scale before buying.
  • Add the weight of the bikes with the empty weight of the carrier. The result must not exceed the drawbar load of the car. This can be found in the operating instructions of the car and in the vehicle registration.
The Suitable Plug Connection
  • Bicycle carriers with their own rear lights and license plate holder must be connected to the car’s electrical system. Depending on the vehicle, a plug connector with 13 or 7 poles is required for this.
Storage And Anti-Theft Device
  • Bicycle carriers should have a reasonable anti-theft device. This is not the case with some cheaper models.
  • For space-saving storage at home, specimens that fold compactly are a good choice.
  • For non-foldable copies may be a kit for wall mounting.

Here you can find the top 8 most popular bike racks for the trailer hitch.

Tip: You can find many great cargo bikes in our guide for cargo bikes

The Best Sellers Of Bike Racks For Trailer Hitch

We have compiled the most popular bike carriers for the trailer hitch for you in this bestseller list.

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1 MaxxHaul 50025 Hitch Mount 2 Bike Rack For Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Minivans - 100 lb. Capacity MaxxHaul 50025 Hitch Mount 2 Bike Rack For Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Minivans - 100 lb. Capacity
2 MaxxHaul 50027 Hitch Mount Bike Rack Platform Style 2-Bike Rack for Cars Trucks SUVs Minivans with Hitch Tightener MaxxHaul 50027 Hitch Mount Bike Rack Platform Style 2-Bike Rack for Cars Trucks SUVs Minivans with...
3 Allen Sports Deluxe 4-Bike Carrier for 2' Hitch, Model ZN540,Black Allen Sports Deluxe 4-Bike Carrier for 2" Hitch, Model ZN540,Black
4 Allen Sports Deluxe Locking Quick Release 2-Bike Carrier for 2 Inch & 1 4 in. Hitch, Model 522QR , Black Allen Sports Deluxe Locking Quick Release 2-Bike Carrier for 2 Inch & 1 4 in. Hitch, Model 522QR ,...
5 Young Electric E-Bike Rack Hitch Mount Platform Style for Cars Trucks SUVs Minivans RV, fits E-Bike with Up to 5-inch Fat Tire Carrier Rack 200 lbs Capacity Young Electric E-Bike Rack Hitch Mount Platform Style for Cars Trucks SUVs Minivans RV, fits E-Bike...
6 Black Widow AMC-400 Aluminum Motorcycle Hitch Carrier, 400 lbs. Capacity, Adult or Youth Dirt Bike Hauler, Anti-Rattle Device Included, Roll-on Roll-Off Ramp Design Black Widow AMC-400 Aluminum Motorcycle Hitch Carrier, 400 lbs. Capacity, Adult or Youth Dirt Bike...
7 WEIZE 2 E Bike Rack Hitch Mounted, Wobble Free Smart Tilting Folding 2 Bicycle Electric Bike Racks, 2' Hitch Fits Up to 160 lbs Capacity with Up to 5.5' Fat Tires for Car, SUV, Trucks WEIZE 2 E Bike Rack Hitch Mounted, Wobble Free Smart Tilting Folding 2 Bicycle Electric Bike Racks,...
8 7BLACKSMITHS 500LBS Steel Motorcycle Scooter Dirt Bike Carrier Hauler Anti Tilt Hitch Mount Rack Ramp with 2'' Receiver Trailer Hitch Pin Carrier 7BLACKSMITHS 500LBS Steel Motorcycle Scooter Dirt Bike Carrier Hauler Anti Tilt Hitch Mount Rack...
9 Black Widow Aluminum e-Bike or Fat Tire Bike Carrier with Roll-On Roll-Off Ramp, 400 lb. Capacity, 2' Steel Hitch Tube, 5.5' Track, Includes Anti-Rattle Device Black Widow Aluminum e-Bike or Fat Tire Bike Carrier with Roll-On Roll-Off Ramp, 400 lb. Capacity,...
10 VEVOR Motorcycle Carrier, 2-Bike 600 LBS Aluminum Motorcycle Carrier Hitch Mount, Loading Ramp, Scooter Dirt Bike Trailer Hauler, Ratchet Straps and Stabilizer, for Car, Truck with 2' Hitch Receiver VEVOR Motorcycle Carrier, 2-Bike 600 LBS Aluminum Motorcycle Carrier Hitch Mount, Loading Ramp,...
11 VEVOR Hitch Mount Bike Rack, 160 LBS Capacity Ebike Rack, 2-Bike Platform Style for 2-inch Hitch Receiver, Titling and Folding Bike Carrier with Tires up to 5' Wide, for Car, SUV, Truck, RV VEVOR Hitch Mount Bike Rack, 160 LBS Capacity Ebike Rack, 2-Bike Platform Style for 2-inch Hitch...
12 Young 200 lb 2-Bike Rack Hitch Mount Platform Style for Cars Trucks SUVs Minivans, fits MTB Gravel Road Bike with Up to 5-inch Fat Tire Carrier Rack - 2' Hitch Receiver Young 200 lb 2-Bike Rack Hitch Mount Platform Style for Cars Trucks SUVs Minivans, fits MTB Gravel...
13 OUTPRIZE Motorcycle Hitch Carrier 500LBS, Heavy Duty Dirt Bike Hauler Hitch Mount Rack with Tie-Down Strap and Hitch Tightener, 2' Receiver, 5' Wide Tire OUTPRIZE Motorcycle Hitch Carrier 500LBS, Heavy Duty Dirt Bike Hauler Hitch Mount Rack with Tie-Down...
14 MERCARS Hitch Cargo Carrier with Bike Rack Hitch 60' x 24' x 14' Fits 2 Bikes, Heavy Duty Trailer 500Lbs, Folding Cargo Carrier Hitch Mount Fits 2' Receiver MERCARS Hitch Cargo Carrier with Bike Rack Hitch 60" x 24" x 14" Fits 2 Bikes, Heavy Duty Trailer...
15 EGO BIKE 600LBS Steel Motorcycle Scooter Dirtbike Carrier Hauler Hitch Mount Rack Ramp Anti Tilt EGO BIKE 600LBS Steel Motorcycle Scooter Dirtbike Carrier Hauler Hitch Mount Rack Ramp Anti Tilt
16 Fat-Cat Bicycle Rear Racks Steel Bicycle Trailer Hitch Mount Adapter Replacement Most Bike Cycling Rear Carrier Mount Bike Accessory (1 Pack) Fat-Cat Bicycle Rear Racks Steel Bicycle Trailer Hitch Mount Adapter Replacement Most Bike Cycling...
17 ECOTRIC 500LBS Motorcycle Trailer Hitch Carrier Scooter Dirt Bike Hauler Hitch Mount Rack with Loading Ramp Anti-Tilt Locking Device Heavy Duty Steel Motorcycle Rack for Hitch ECOTRIC 500LBS Motorcycle Trailer Hitch Carrier Scooter Dirt Bike Hauler Hitch Mount Rack with...
18 WEIZE Hitch Bike Rack, Wobble Free Smart Tilting Folding Bicycle Car Racks for Standard, Fat Tire and Electric Bike, 2-Bike 160 lbs Capacity, 2-inch Receiver WEIZE Hitch Bike Rack, Wobble Free Smart Tilting Folding Bicycle Car Racks for Standard, Fat Tire...
19 Retrospec Lenox 2-5 - Bike Hitch Rack for Cars, Trucks, SUVs with 2” Hitch | Foldable Steel Frame with Anti-Rattle Adapter, Tie Down Cradles and Straps - Fits Most Frames Retrospec Lenox 2-5 - Bike Hitch Rack for Cars, Trucks, SUVs with 2” Hitch | Foldable Steel Frame...
20 Tow Tuff 62 Inch 500 Pound Capacity Steel Cargo Carrier Trailer Car or Truck Rear Bumper Bike Rack, Fits All 2 Inch Receivers, Black Tow Tuff 62 Inch 500 Pound Capacity Steel Cargo Carrier Trailer Car or Truck Rear Bumper Bike Rack,...

Tip: Practical cargo bikes with electric motor can be found in our guide for cargo e-bikes

Current Offers For Bicycle Carrier For Trailer Hitch

Here you will find a selection of current offers in the area of bike racks for the trailer hitch.

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How fast can you drive with a bike carrier?

As a rule, a maximum speed of 120 km/h is prescribed for cars with bike carriers. In a few cases, you are also allowed to drive up to 130 km/h. Here it is important to follow the operating instructions and specifications of the manufacturer of the bike carrier.

Warning sign bicycle carrier which countries?

If you plan to travel to Spain or Italy, a warning sign must be attached. In all other European countries there is no obligation to attach such a sign.

How fast with bicycle carrier?

As a rule, a maximum speed of 120 km/h is prescribed for cars with bicycle carriers. In a few cases, you are also allowed to drive up to 130 km/h. Here it is important to observe the operating instructions and information from the manufacturer of the bike carrier.

What can be transported on a bicycle carrier?

In addition to bicycles, other objects or devices may also be transported. For example, boats or tents come into question. However, the height of 4 m and the width of 2.55 m must not be exceeded. In addition, of course, the drawbar load of the bicycle carrier must be observed. Finally, you should make sure that nothing slips and that everything is optimally secured.