Tow hitch bike rack for Lectric E Trike Thoughts

[tourwdw]

Hey all - 2023 Georgetown GT7 36D7 -

Just bought my wife a Lectric E Trike (and a regular XP bike for me). Mine will fit inside the cargo area, the trike is too big to fit under or inside the RV.

What do you all think about using this bike rack for the trike using the tow hitch?

https://emojobike.com/collections/ac...RoCG-EQAvD_BwE

I am worried about weight on the receiver and sway.

Also - we will be using a tow dolly at times for our car - thoughts on using a dual receiver adapter with both (if it would even fit).

Thanks everyone!!

[realshelby]

The 36D7 has frame extensions welded on by Moryde before Forest River gets the chassis. I am sure this is part of why the towing limit is 5000 lbs. I think there is a 500 lb hitch weight rating also, but double check that.

While that carrier and trike would likely be under 500 lbs...there is also a lever action of that setup that will add a lot of force to the hitch going down the road. If you can see it in your rear camera....you might cringe at how much it will move up and down! But it would be worth trying...

The problem will be adding the tow dolly. Not just for the weight, but clearance in turning or going through dips where the car/dolly fenders might not clear the trike.

[tourwdw]

Thank you for the reply.

Originally Posted by realshelby

The 36D7 has frame extensions welded on by Moryde before Forest River gets the chassis. I am sure this is part of why the towing limit is 5000 lbs. I think there is a 500 lb hitch weight rating also, but double check that.

While that carrier and trike would likely be under 500 lbs...there is also a lever action of that setup that will add a lot of force to the hitch going down the road. If you can see it in your rear camera....you might cringe at how much it will move up and down! But it would be worth trying...

The problem will be adding the tow dolly. Not just for the weight, but clearance in turning or going through dips where the car/dolly fenders might not clear the trike.