Suggestions? Hauling 2 E-bikes (85lbs each) behind the Maverick?

[Grim_Skunk]

I'm getting 2 E-bikes, they are on the heavier side, about 85lbs with the battery. What do you use to haul your e-bikes. The heavy duty hitch carrier are a little bit too pricey for me, plus I have a pickup bed.

I'm not sure about using tailgate mats. I saw some damaged Ford tailgates on some cheaper Amazon brands... I wonder i the better brands will prevent tailgate dents.

I could use fork mounts and screw them on 2x4s, but will they be too heavy for them?

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[Decayed]

85 lb is nothing. A 2x4 should easily handle the weight since most will be on the rear tire anyway if you are thinking of putting the fork mount toward the front of the bed.

 

[LSchicago]

Leave your tailgate down, and forget the stupid mat. Tie the bikes down, and go.

 

[ShadowBlack XL440]

I'm getting 2 E-bikes, they are on the heavier side, about 85lbs with the battery. What do you use to haul your e-bikes. The heavy duty hitch carrier are a little bit too pricey for me, plus I have a pickup bed.

I'm not sure about using tailgate mats. I saw some damaged Ford tailgates on some cheaper Amazon brands... I wonder i the better brands will prevent tailgate dents.

I could use fork mounts and screw them on 2x4s, but will they be too heavy for them?

I like this idea myself.

https://formufit.com/blogs/news/build-a-pvc-truck-bed-rack-ebikes

 

[Grim_Skunk]

I like this idea myself.

Perfect! Thanks for the idea.

 

[inline_five]

I like this idea myself.

https://formufit.com/blogs/news/build-a-pvc-truck-bed-rack-ebikes

Wow that's great. And color coordinated. Lol

 

[not null]

I built the same thing in wood DIY Bike rack with the wheels on. At 85#'s I'd use a ramp just to make my life easier.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I like this idea myself.

https://formufit.com/blogs/news/build-a-pvc-truck-bed-rack-ebikes

That's slick. Nice, Light and you can hang it from your garage ceiling when it's not in use.

 

[colinl]

85 pounds is an extremely heavy e-bike so I assume you're going to want a ramp like you would need for a dirtbike and to load them directly in the bed. I am not aware of any bicycling hitch racks that are rated for that kind of weight. (I have seen single dirtbike hitch racks like that, so it's possible I am wrong and something does exist.)

At that point then, yes, a front tire rack like picture above is very helpful and you will want to use ratchet straps. Use at least 2 per bike, and going back to my MX days I would feel a lot better about 4 per bike.

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