Hauling Your e Bike Rack
Whitetail Deer
'morning friends,
I had been hooking up my little enclosed 5 x 8 trlr and hauling my e Assist bike to the trailheads over the past 2 years.
What a pain every trip up.
So I simplified with a 400lb rated Black Widow motorcycle Rack
So far so good.....
Good luck, Robb
It rode really nice for it's virgin trip yesterday morning up to my property on Sourdough here in Utah.
Hardly any movement in the 45 mile drive up
I realize a lot of you guys have more experience and knowledge than I do but I think it's going to work out A-okay.
Good luck, Robb
That's how I used to haul my TW200. Only issue I had was the restricted access to the truck box. Do you have side access on your topper, Robb?
Sweet set-up Nick!
Not when I haul it with the JP Wrangler but Yes when I use it on the JP Gladiator as it has 3 sided access.
Good luck, Robb
You guys in Utah all have the cleanest trucks, with lots of stickers,, ha ha set up looks good
I've been using this Capstone for three years and really happy with it. Everything locks with a key, has an anti-wobble hitch, the racks fold up when not needed, and the whole thing drops down to allow tailgate access.
I drive some really rough roads and have never had an issue (except the first trip down the interstate when stupid me didnt secure the bike properly- duh..)
Robb,
I bought the 2 bike version of the same rack you have. I haven’t used it yet, but it seems solid and should work nicely.
Matt
I don’t have a Jeep or an e-bike. I just like seeing Robb’s super clean and decked out rigs!
That is why I went more heavy duty Lou, I remember that accident ya had.
Matt-- it's very sturdy and with 2 bikes loaded ya might have to-go flip flop loading handle bars........?
I was hoping eBikeJohn would pipe in on something he may offer?? or suggest?
Dave ~~ I just use 2 bungy cords--X'ed--- from the rack up and over the cover/bike, it's kinda protected from the travel wind by being so close to the vehicle, very little wind draft. Basically no dust or mud get's on the bike that way.....so far anyways. I used a netting with hooks the first time practice loading but what a pain in the ass, so I went to the 2 bungy cords.
Thanks for the kind words on my rig's, they cost so dang much that a guy needs to keep 'em well maintained!! haha
Good luck, Robb
Anyone use a front hitch and have bikes loaded on the front end of truck?
I’m not a biker but I thought I’d share this for those that don’t know more than I do, lol. I saw I pickup hauling bikes like this the other day. They have manufactured mats but it appeared he was using a rubber horse mat.
I've been using that carrier for three years. Actually bought two, backed into a tree with #1
TJS, I have never used one personally but I do see quite a few on the front driving down the highway.
Good looking set-up nehunter!
Link~~ it would be heavy-tough to lift an eBike up and over the bed or tailgate as they are like 60-70 lbs. I think those are just Mountain Bikes but many people have that set-up and sure see many of them on the mountain, so they must be dang good to use.
Be safe and stay Healthy All,
Robb
Yeah I knew they weren’t e bikes just thought it might be an option for some.
I just picked one up off Craigslist for my dirt bike. One DANGEROUS thing for dirt bikes is to get a longer loading ramp that is a bit wider than your tires. It will be a lot easier to load. Also make sure you have a pin or something to secure the ramp to the bike carrier. My ramp came off the carrier a couple times when my dirt bike tires spun on the ramp and caused some major heartburn! Luckily my bike, truck, and I came out of it unscratched! I think even a 2 x 6 wood ramp that is longer would be a lot safer!
I have a 1 UP bike rack , it is very well made and extremely sturdy. I use it for my quiet on a regular basis. Works great
Robb, yeah, the accident was due to operator error. After figuring out the CORRECT way to secure the bike, I haven't had any issues.
Glad it all worked out just fine for ya Lou.
Link--it never hurts to give guys other options to think about--thanks.
I agree Jims, I'm drilling/putting in a pin on each edge of the ramp top as it's a little wobbly! loading/unloading
Good luck, Robb
Robb, I cut out one of the inside rails. Tire falls in about 4" deeper. I can almost let it stay up by itself.
Good idea Steve!
Thanks,
Robb
TJS--Anyone use a front hitch and have bikes loaded on the front end of truck?
I have a quietkat, 1up rack and a front hitch on my F150. What would you like to know.
