Replacing old cycle rack for E-bike carrier
Hoping theres someone out there who knows about motorhomes and bike racks! We need to replace the old rack on our motorhome with one that will take 2 electric bikes. We recently bought a Burstner motorhome that has an old 2-cycle rack on the rear. Its a real struggle getting the 2 e-bikes secured as the arms and rails just arent deep enough. We live on the Isle of Man and nowhere over here stocks them. We are travelling across the UK in a couple of weeks on our way to Europe so thought it may be possible to stop somewhere between Liverpool and Harwich to get one fitted (weve got one full day). Any suggestions as to who could do this for us? Do most motorhome dealers do this sort of thing? Assuming we would need to order the rack and book workshop time? Any help or technical advice most gratefully received!!
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If the rack is fixed to the rear of the motorhome in the normal fashion the weight limit will probably be the same regardless of rack, usually 60 kgs? Fiamma sell an upgraded (strength) fold down carrier to fit their standard racks for electric bikes. Do you know which rack you currently have, there should be a label on there somewhere. One solution might be to buy a couple more bike attaching arms as that could be a relatively easy fix? I would suggest that you contact Agent Fiamma and discuss it with them as they have extensive knowledge of Fiamma products. Not sure I can help if its a different make.
David
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Good advice from DK. Ring round any Fiamma stockist that are close to your route, and get their advice/upgrade. Thule are another brand to consider. We have a Fiamma on our MH, but also have a Thule that clips on to Jeep towball. If starting from scratch, would opt for Thule products. We carry two ebikes around effortlessly with us. Make sure you take the batteries off though and carry elsewhere👍
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Have you considered having a tow bar fitted?You could then mount a Thule towball fit bike rack.These are at knee height and you would not need to strengthen the MH rear wall/Fiamma rack etcetera,They demount easily and fold for storage.I know because we have one on our AS Warwick Duo.Ours is on a Memo Vansibg to facilitate rear door opening but on a Coach built that would not be an issue,Thule use a 7 pin for the lights by the way but adaptors are readily available.You could also mount a Fiamma Box on the existing Fiamma rack to put bike related clutter into.
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Another vote for the tow ball fitted bike rack and I can personally vouch for the Thule Easy Fold rack, easy to fit and folds up nicely when not needed.
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