Tow ball mounted bike racks for electric bikes

[GMJ]

Does anyone have the above? A Tow ball mounted bike racks for electric bikes?

I'm in the market for one but could do with some pointers please.

We have 2 bikes which I'd rather not have to heft up onto a high level rack given that they are quite heavy (around 18-20kg I'd say).

I'd welcome your experiences.

Thanks

 

[RegnVal]

We have a Thule tow ball mounted bike rack which we recently carried both of our electric bikes around Scandinavia, covering almost 7000 miles in 3 months, without a problem. Low level, and with a tilting action for access to rear doors.
We always remove the batteries before mounting the bikes to reduce weight.

 

[GMJ]

Thanks for that. Do you have a part number or better still, a link to it?

 

[wildebus]

Does anyone have the above? A Tow ball mounted bike racks for electric bikes?

I'm in the market for one but could do with some pointers please.

We have 2 bikes which I'd rather not have to heft up onto a high level rack given that they are quite heavy (around 18-20kg I'd say).

I'd welcome your experiences.

Thanks

Not something I am selling, but this might be of interest to show options?

This is my Thule 'EasyBase' Load Carrier to which I have fitted a Fiamma Cycle Track. In my case I lowered the towball around 2" to allow the bike to fit under the Fiamma Ultrabox, but this probably isn't a neccessity in your case?

Bike on Thule

I think using a load carrier such as this rather than a dedicated cycle rack could have advantages as it allows the rack to be more multi-purpose and you can put other stuff on as well at the same time. For example, I have the bike as far over as it will go closest to the motorhome which leaves room for my inflatable Kayak and Paddleboard as well as other gear. You could easily add a second cycle runner (there are actually fitting positions for up to 4 runners on this Load Carrier).

PS. I added the mesh onto the Carrier to make it better to use as a general purpose rack. By default it is open with 4 middle bars running from front to back.

 

[Scotia]

We too have the Thule which we have used the past three years and is a 3 bike rack, we carry two electric bikes. First time we had any problem was this year heading over the Wurzen pass it bottomed out on the hairpin bends on a 12 deg incline knocking off a tail light. That may have been because it's a 3 bike carrier and protruding a little bit more. Which reminds me to remove the cable ties holding it on and do a repair.

 

[GMJ]

We too have the Thule which we have used the past three years and is a 3 bike rack, we carry two electric bikes. First time we had any problem was this year heading over the Wurzen pass it bottomed out on the hairpin bends on a 12 deg incline knocking off a tail light. That may have been because it's a 3 bike carrier and protruding a little bit more. Which reminds me to remove the cable ties holding it on and do a repair.

Can I ask how far away from the body of the MH does it sit roughly?

 

[Scotia]

550 from the centre of the ball to the outside of the light, with the lights extended outward 1200 wide.

 

[GMJ]

Thanks for that.

How much room is there between the centre of the ball to where the uprights are, roughly? I need a bit of clearance for the spare wheel cover.

 

[Scotia]

I'll measure in a bit oot walking the dug!
The ball hitch is in front of the uprights you can see it below the red bungee.

 

[Scotia]

 

[Scotia]

Pic from a couple of years ago, showing no room.

 

[Scotia]

I got that wrong on hitch position, the hitch is under the support bar at the rear. The upright is 50 mm back from the centre of the dall. Inside leg of the upright is 700 mm from yer ball.

 

[GMJ]

Thanks for all your effort but I think that'll be too tight for the Autotrail due to the slight overhang of the spare wheel carrier.

 

[GeoffL]

We have a Halfords own brand rack that worked well with our two old bikes with front-wheel conversions. Don't have a towbar on the van but had one on the previous car and plan to fit one to the car we now have. Here's a link to the product page.

 

[GMJ]

That looks quite good on the video, thanks. It looks to have a fair distance after the connection to the tow ball, provided I loosen the handlebars and turn them, when carrying the bikes (well certainly on the one next to the vehicle).

I don't suppose you could measure the distance from the centre of the tow ball to where the uprights start could you please? Only when you get a minute of course, no rush. Thanks

 

[HTF]

Got this one from Amazon last year and I'm very satisfied. It has a 50Kg capacity. My bike has 29" wheels and my wife's a regular size and they fit well. One more bike can be added. I use it with my car as my van's support is self made.

https://amzn.eu/d/5Y9NXu4