Kuat NV 2.0 Bike 2" Receiver Rack and Spare Tire Clearance

[Beekeepers]

We are looking at the Escape E19 and currently own a Kuat NV 2.0 2" Receiver Bike Rack. https://www.kuat.com/product/nv-2-0/. We just looked at an ambassador's E19 this morning and I should have put a tape measure on the distance from the receiver to past the outer edge of the spare tire. Has anyone used the Kuat NV 2.0 on the E19? Someone mentioned a receiver extension but this is a heavy hitch (52 lbs.) and our touring bikes weigh in at 30 lbs. each, so we are looking at 122 lbs. hanging off the back.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Beekeepers

We are looking at the Escape E19 and currently own a Kuat NV 2.0 2" Receiver Bike Rack. https://www.kuat.com/product/nv-2-0/. We just looked at an ambassador's E19 this morning and I should have put a tape measure on the distance from the receiver to past the outer edge of the spare tire. Has anyone used the Kuat NV 2.0 on the E19? Someone mentioned a receiver extension but this is a heavy hitch (52 lbs.) and our touring bikes weigh in at 30 lbs. each, so we are looking at 122 lbs. hanging off the back.

Whatever rack you get, make certain it's RV rated. Most aren't and I couldn't find where the Kuat NV 2.0 2" is RV rated on the website. There's a LOT of flexing and bouncing on the back of an RV that you don't have on the tow vehicle....

[Dee08802]

We relocated our spare tire to under the front frame below the batteries and propane tanks so we could minimize the bike rack overhang and transfer some weight to the front. It works well but you have to be aware of the reduced road clearance at the hitch.

[Mike G]

When I saw the word "clearance" I thought Kuat was having a clearance sale! Wondered why "spare tire" was mentioned, though.

[MrLynn]

We have the Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Platform Rack, bought back when we had our Casita. It works really well on both the Casita (had to install a third-party receiver) and in the factory receiver on our E21C. Don't move the spare tire. It helps keep the handlebars of the nearest bike from hitting the back window.

Here's a photo:

[shlm2umac]

Does anyone know what the dimensions on the bike rack holder piece on the back of the 5th wheel is? And I’m seeing a conversation about bouncing around. My truck has a pin weight of 1351. I’ll be traveling a long distance with 3 mountain passes.

[C&G in FL]

Originally Posted by shlm2umac

Does anyone know what the dimensions on the bike rack holder piece on the back of the 5th wheel is? And I’m seeing a conversation about bouncing around. My truck has a pin weight of 1351. I’ll be traveling a long distance with 3 mountain passes.

If by “rack holder piece” you mean the receiver, it is a 2-inch receiver which is welded to the underside of the rear bumper. It is rated by Escape for 150 lbs.

[Ooshkaboo]

Originally Posted by shlm2umac

Does anyone know what the dimensions on the bike rack holder piece on the back of the 5th wheel is? And I’m seeing a conversation about bouncing around. My truck has a pin weight of 1351. I’ll be traveling a long distance with 3 mountain passes.

I added a strap for a little better stability, it may not be needed but it can’t hurt.

I had to widen my tire rack due to my new bike having the fat tires.

[GPS]

I have the kuat transfer for three bikes and it's rv rated. It stays snug and keeps the rack stable by locking tightly into the hitch receiver. Unless the extension locked down the same way, you would lose that stability. Great, stable and easy to use rack though!

[DanK]

Do not use a hitch extension, it increases the force at the hitch . Try to relocate your spare if you can , we put ours in the bed of our truck . Look into reinforcing the reciever there have been a few threads on here to give you an idea how it can be done. An rv rated rack is your best option , we have the 1up super duty and we do need to turn the handlebars of the bike cloest to the window to keep it from hitting.i also use a hitch anti rattle device even though the 1up has one built-in

[skiman]

What kind of strap do you use? I was thinking a light duty ratchet strap. How did you attach it? I would think it would help the movement a lot. By the time I secure the bikes, attach the cover and bungee the excess cover it becomes a bit of a process. I have a 1up rack on a 21.

[John in Santa Cruz]

I love my 1up on the back of my 21C... Carries two ~40 lb EBikes very nicely. We're about 7000 miles into our current road trip all over rural Mexico with tons of really bad roads....

[Ooshkaboo]

Originally Posted by skiman

What kind of strap do you use? I was thinking a light duty ratchet strap. How did you attach it? I would think it would help the movement a lot. By the time I secure the bikes, attach the cover and bungee the excess cover it becomes a bit of a process. I have a 1up rack on a 21.

That’s what I used, if nothing else a little less worry about what’s going on back there.
The two end hooks are just connected together.