Ebike on the back of MH

[Kannon Fodda]

At moment only have a car, but use a Thule towbar mounted carrier for the e-bike. Travelling simply remove the battery, and I put the Bosh rubber plug accessory thing over the contacts. No other cover when driving so I can still see out the rear window through the bike frame. Not ideal for the bike in horrid conditions as all the road muck will swirl around the bike. I just make sure I've well lubricated the chain and stuff before setting off. I have a very lightweight cover I put over the bike once at the campsite which keeps it from prying eyes, and at that point get out every lock I have going to double up on the Thule carrier lock.

If you are driving with a load of flappy plastic over your bike, even behind a MH, surely that is a big sail that must impact fuel economy?

 

[Stroppy Bird]

Sounds very sensible and organised...... where do I buy one of them? ?

Thing is - you have to remember to use the check list though.

And yes, I'm guilty of not doing that, usually realise on the first bend after leaving somewhere and the wardrobe door swings open.

 

[Paulypaul]

We have 2 folding ebikes. We take the batteries off, fold the handlebars down and remove the saddle/stems. We then use a Fiamma cover which does cover the bikes but leaves the back (against the wall of the MH ) exposed. We can't cover the back cause we've got a multitude of security devices fastened to the rack...it will be quicker for a thief to cut the rack of the MH off to get the bikes off....but a bit heavy to remove and they'll be left with ebikes with no batteries or saddles.

 

[pandas]

Most of Europe? That's not my (limited) understanding. I believe Spain and Italy only. Anyone know different for sure?

My apologies if I mislead anybody - we mostly travel in Italy where yes it is a legal requirement but we also feel it can only help to add a bit more awareness that you have bikes on the back.not sure about the status of other counties but hey!