Fiamma Lift-77 on a Lunar Champ

This probably wont annswer your question but Im collecting my new Chausson in two weeks and it is being fitted with the Fiamma Lift 77 - I'm not sure what peculiarities that  you forsee  that would prevent  fitting the same to your Lunur

Why will your E bikes not fit on the standard rack?  are they not the profile of most cycles?

Why will your E bikes not fit on the standard rack?  are they not the profile of most cycles?

Thanks for the quick reply. It's just the weight. The fitted rails are around 3 feet off the ground and a bit of a struggle for heavy e-bikes, even with the batteries taken out.

Why will your E bikes not fit on the standard rack?  are they not the profile of most cycles?

Thanks for the quick reply. It's just the weight. The fitted rails are around 3 feet off the ground and a bit of a struggle for heavy e-bikes, even with the batteries taken out.

..If they are that heavy check what a rack will take, and the fixings on the M/van,as i think most racks are 30kg max and some a lot less

This probably wont annswer your question but Im collecting my new Chausson in two weeks and it is being fitted with the Fiamma Lift 77 - I'm not sure what peculiarities that  you forsee  that would prevent  fitting the same to your Lunur

The standard mounting holes are 50cm apart, vertically and the Fiamma requires a minimum of 68cm, so I'm not sure if I can make new holes or if it makes it a non-starter.

Why will your E bikes not fit on the standard rack?  are they not the profile of most cycles?

Thanks for the quick reply. It's just the weight. The fitted rails are around 3 feet off the ground and a bit of a struggle for heavy e-bikes, even with the batteries taken out.

..If they are that heavy check what a rack will take, and the fixings on the M/van,as i think most racks are 30kg max and some a lot less

The Fiamma rack will take 2 x 30kg bikes. Our bikes are probably 20kg each, without batteries (which would be stowed uinside). I'm not sure what the back wall will take.

This probably wont annswer your question but Im collecting my new Chausson in two weeks and it is being fitted with the Fiamma Lift 77 - I'm not sure what peculiarities that  you forsee  that would prevent  fitting the same to your Lunur

The standard mounting holes are 50cm apart, vertically and the Fiamma requires a minimum of 68cm, so I'm not sure if I can make new holes or if it makes it a non-starter.

...The back of the M/van may only have strenthend points where the standard rack is fitted,if going down your route it might be worth an email to Luner?

Hi Driver Pete. I had exactly the same concern as you. I emailed RoadPro and Andy Harris recommended a system that is fixed to the chassis and not the back wall of my motorhome. It will easily take the weight of our 2 electric bikes and doesn't risk any damage to the rear wall. I keep the batteries in the motorhome garage when not in use and have installed a power point so that they can be charged on a timer when not in use. The rack folds flat if you decide not to carry the bikes with you. The rails that the bikes rest on is about knee high off the ground which makes lifting the bikes on and off much easier. That's a big bonus as far as I'm concerned. The system can also be transferred to another motorhome if you decide to change vehicle. Might be worth contacting RoadPro for a quote and to see if the system would be suitable for you? I'm very pleased with it and it caused no problem when touring France earlier this year.

Hi Driver Pete. I had exactly the same concern as you. I emailed RoadPro and Andy Harris recommended a system that is fixed to the chassis and not the back wall of my motorhome. It will easily take the weight of our 2 electric bikes and doesn't risk any damage to the rear wall. I keep the batteries in the motorhome garage when not in use and have installed a power point so that they can be charged on a timer when not in use. The rack folds flat if you decide not to carry the bikes with you. The rails that the bikes rest on is about knee high off the ground which makes lifting the bikes on and off much easier. That's a big bonus as far as I'm concerned. The system can also be transferred to another motorhome if you decide to change vehicle. Might be worth contacting RoadPro for a quote and to see if the system would be suitable for you? I'm very pleased with it and it caused no problem when touring France earlier this year.

Hi Annyns

Thanks for the tip. I'll get in touch.

Thanks,

Pete

Pete, if you want a strong but low set rack, look at the towball mounted racks from the likes of Thule or similar...

i used to put our electric bikes on the back of our Bolero onto the fitted Fiamma.

our pals have just changed from a high mounted Fiamma (bit of a stretch) to a low towball mounted rack (piece of cake)