DIY Receiver Hitch eBike Rack Easier & Cheaper than you think! This DIY e Bike rack is STRONG!
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- Make your own DIY receiver Hitch eBike rack that's easy to build and way cheaper than you think. This DIY e-Bike rack is also way stronger than many of the store-bought e Bike racks. And best of all it's way cheaper!
DIY RECIEVER HITCH eBIKE RACK PARTS LIST.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 - INTRO
1:12 - Measure the Tire Tray
1:40 - Anti-Wobble Device
2:06 - Cutting & Installing the Tire Tray
3:06 - End of Trie Tray Bolts
4:05 - Cutting the Perforated Square Tubing
4:33 - Installing the 24" Square Tubing & Pivot Bolt
5:52 - Installing the 36" Square Tubing Pivot Arm
6:28 - Installing the 12" Square Tubing Top Arm
6:46 - The Rubber "Grabber Mount"
7:49 - Mounting your eBike
9:16 - Tie Downs
9:35 - Rack is Expandable
10:37 - Check-out these videos & SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for Watching
Are you a DIY person to save money or do you enjoy the building of "Stuff"? Or do you prefer to get your "Stuff" off the Shelf?
Very clear instructions. Looks very solid and tons less expensive than buying a commercial rack. Thanks n
Thanks. Always a little less expensive when you put in some of your own elbow grease.
Thanks for clear instructions
Thanks for the comment. Hope you found the video entertaining as well as informative.
Nice rack! Also, great content and instructions. I always appreciate seeing the care you put into your videos Dan.
Thanks for the nice comment. I try to make the videos entertaining and informative. Thanks again.
Great video, Dan! I like that it's expandable for either a 2nd bike or a trailer. Thanks!
Thanks. With a little elbow grease, you can usually save a bit of money. Yes, sometimes I pull a little trailer behind the bike rack when I'm going camping with my eBike. Handy to be able to have a trailer hitch also while carrying the eBike.
I built a rack from your original video. But I started with a motorcycle rack I got for $100. My e-bike 80 pounds without the battery and has 4” wide tires. My wife’s is 60 pounds so I needed something hefty. So I extended the motorcycle rack and added another channel for my wife’s bike. I followed all your ideas and it works great.
Thanks for the comment and for watching. Yes, that's a great idea to start with the motorcycle carrier. eBike are way heavier than regular bicycles and need a heavy-duty carrier. What kind of vehicle do you transport your eBikes with?
Which is better if I need 2.
Do I just double all parts.
It seems like I can still put the tow dolly in 2nd addition? Correct?
@@GreyBeardEBiking I started with a Chevy Bolt EV but since upgraded to a Tesla Model Y long Range. Love E-bikes on and E-car !
I was going to build this but Harbor Freight has the HAUL-MASTER 400 lb. Receiver-Mount Aluminum Motorcycle Carrier for $170. It's more like 200 lb capacity, their pics show it carrying a dirt bike. Should fit 27.5 inch wheel e-bike well. Comes with a ramp, too.
Thanks for your comment. Yes, Harbor Freight has some good quality racks. The biggest difference is the Harbor Freight rack relies on keeping the eBike on the rack with straps. If not done correctly or if your tires lose air pressure while in transit, the straps will loosen and the eBike could fall off. The DIY rack has a solid post which will not loosen if the tires lose air pressure. Both are great racks for the money and if mounted properly are a great bang for the buck for an eBike Rack. Do you usually travel long distances with your eBikes on the rack?
Nice!
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video. 😎
What are the measurements of your railing thickness?
Thanks for your question however I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you asking about the tray or the pivot arms? Here are the specs on both plus all other needed materials. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ar0uivbbah6a2az3xf4p/Bike-rack-parts-List-Updated-8-1-2023.docx?rlkey=zj9hyeqhpqg4am9no9ui41eq0&dl=0
Hello, GreyBeard! I don't know if you've been asked this before--what bike lock do you use, if any?
Thanks for watching. Seems eBike "Pirates" can defeat any lock system but I try to make it as difficult as possible for them. I try to bring my eBike inside when I have to leave it. When I have to leave it locked such as when it's on the rack and I have to leave it, I try to leave it in sight to a lot of people and I use a 2-lock system. I use a Kryptonite U-Lock to the rack and a very heavy chain with a heavy disc lock to the rack. The eBike Pirates can still get them but they will be very noticeable, and it will definitely take some time. As I said, I seldom leave my eBikes unattended. Thanks, hope this helps.
@GreyBeardEBiking Thank you for answering! I think I will get two different locks for my e-bike as well :D
@@senorPachuChay Sounds great, just make sure the chain is heavy gauge chain links. Good luck
The Maxx Haul ReceiverStep is $5 less on Harbor Freight compared to Amazon but the anti-wobble device is $3 more on Harbor Freight. Do you have a suggestion for making it easier to lift/mount an ebike (~ 68 lbs) on the rack??
Thanks for the great comment. On my rack and on many "Factory Built" racks, I simply used a 3' piece of aluminum "U Channel" and put a hook on the end of it. It makes a great affordable ramp. Here's a link. www.midweststeelsupply.com/store/6063aluminumarchitecturalchannel?ad=semD&an=msn_s&am=exact&q=6063+aluminum+channel&o=29593&qsrc=999&l=sem&askid=6ddea4aa-146e-4c07-8b95-46e8d590adac-0-ab_mse&msclkid=d320baf731e5100f5848de5486050174&Midwest%20Steel%20Supply%20DSA&All%20Webpages
Mi amigo, no videos from you in a long time, are you ok? Are you out of the YT world? I really enjoyed watching your content. Miss you.
Hi, thanks for asking. I'm still in the game of CZcams but I was planning on a move across country, Southern California to Northern Idaho, but some age-related medical issues popped up. in addition, the move took way longer than expected. Still dealing with some of the medical issues but, I plan on being able to get back on the eBike and making some videos at the start of the year 2024. Thanks again for asking.
@@GreyBeardEBiking TY for the response, hope your health issues go away and you can get back to riding again. Looking forward to more videos from you.