Carrying Electric Bikes
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peedee replied on 16/08/2023 07:29
Tinwheeler replied on 16/08/2023 08:15
Posted on 16/08/2023 08:15
Weight will play a large part in the decision. What weight can the rear wall support? What extra weight can the rear axle bear? Remember to include the weight of the bike rack or towbar. And, as PD alludes to, can you lift the bikes up to a rear wall mounted carrier?
The chassis of the MH, ie if it is an Alko extended chassis, and placement of underslung tanks may impede the fitting of a towbar. Likewise, the structure of the conversion, including any rear window placement, may preclude the fitting of a bike rack and the bike rack itself needs to be of sufficient capacity to take the weight of e-bikes.
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wh1nbrew replied on 16/08/2023 17:56
Posted on 16/08/2023 17:56
It is not clear if the question is referring to a MH or a caravan. If a caravan, there are a couple of other recent /current discussions. If a MH, then comments as above. FWIW some friends of ours recently bought ebikes, and have noticed the back wall of their MH bulging due to the extra weight of the bikes compared to their pedal bikes - so now have one inside and one on the back wall rack rather than buying a towbar and suitable rack, also avoiding the extra length.
Tinwheeler replied on 16/08/2023 19:01
onepjg replied on 16/08/2023 21:50
Whittakerr replied on 16/08/2023 22:08
Posted on 16/08/2023 19:01 by TinwheelerIt’s a MH, Wh1n.
Tinwheeler replied on 16/08/2023 22:12
Posted on 16/08/2023 22:08 by WhittakerrIs it? The OP profile says caravanner.
Takethedogalong replied on 17/08/2023 12:36
onepjg replied on 22/08/2023 21:47
Posted on 16/08/2023 17:56 by wh1nbrewIt is not clear if the question is referring to a MH or a caravan. If a caravan, there are a couple of other recent /current discussions. If a MH, then comments as above. FWIW some friends of ours recently bought ebikes, and have noticed the back wall of their MH bulging due to the extra weight of the bikes compared to their pedal bikes - so now have one inside and one on the back wall rack rather than buying a towbar and suitable rack, also avoiding the extra length.
wh1nbrew replied on 23/08/2023 18:00
Posted on 23/08/2023 18:00
onepjp - The only comment I could make in that case is if you decide to go for a towbar mounted rack, then make sure it is rated for ebikes, most of them appear not to have to load capacity. And be warned, our Thule car tow bar for ebikes weighs 16 kg on its own, and as a result of a dodgy back, it takes the pair of us to put it on to make minimise the risk of me putting my back out again. So the tow bar itself will need a suitable load capacity to cope with this. Happy cycling.
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