Can someone please guide me to what the best bike covers are for 2 mountain bikes hitched to a tow bar on the back of a motorhome? Look for good hardwearing and waterproof.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Monika
Peter_n_Margaret said
12:02 PM Aug 27, 2021
In my experience bikes on the back of vehicles get quickly wrecked due to dirt and grime combined with the constant vibrations, no matter what covers you put on them.
Cheers,
Peter
M Alston said
12:26 PM Aug 27, 2021
Yes, I know thank you, that's why I'm asking which is the best in most durable if anyone has had experience with it. It's still better than leaving them uncovered. :)
Peter_n_Margaret said
01:00 PM Aug 27, 2021
I suggest not.
If you want to take care of them, put them on the roof where the air is cleaner.
Friends carry folding bikes which travel in an enclosed locker. Nothing else was effective.
Cheers,
Peter
Whenarewethere said
01:13 PM Aug 27, 2021
We have 3 compressors to clean the back of the car. Works a treat, & we can add water at 0.5L/ minute for cleaning off mud.
Bicyclecamper said
02:19 PM Aug 27, 2021
As you are going to be carrying 2 bikes, you may get away with a motorcycle cover, and just strap it down well, the other thing you could do, if you are quite financial, is to have a fibreglass case made, so go to a a boat builder to build one. It wouldn't be cheap, but would be the best way. Maybe even a lightweight aluminium case built instead. Alternatively, have fold up bikes, that you can carry in a boot somewhere, like the Tern versions.
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Friday 27th of August 2021 02:21:15 PM
Peter_n_Margaret said
03:20 PM Aug 27, 2021
A light weight fully enclosed box would certainly do the trick, but however you do it be clear that they form part of the overhang of the vehicle which must not exceed 60% of the wheel base behind the rear axle. Cheers, Peter
EDIT - typo fixed, thanks Yobarr.
-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Friday 27th of August 2021 05:35:13 PM
M Alston said
09:17 AM Aug 28, 2021
Thank you Peter, Whenarewethere and Bicyclecamper. I'll take on board your tips and see what I can source. Cant put the bikes on top of motorhome as it's 3.4m high. Will look into motorbike covers as will be too heavy with aluminium frame and can't afford a fibreglass case. Cheers guys and safe travels. :)
Umpie1 said
05:19 PM Aug 28, 2021
Have had a bike on the back of the van open to all weather and I find if everything is lubricated it appears to work. Will take the bike for a ride tomorrow and see what happens.
Hi There!
Can someone please guide me to what the best bike covers are for 2 mountain bikes hitched to a tow bar on the back of a motorhome? Look for good hardwearing and waterproof.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Monika
Cheers,
Peter
Yes, I know thank you, that's why I'm asking which is the best in most durable if anyone has had experience with it. It's still better than leaving them uncovered. :)
If you want to take care of them, put them on the roof where the air is cleaner.
Friends carry folding bikes which travel in an enclosed locker. Nothing else was effective.
Cheers,
Peter
We have 3 compressors to clean the back of the car. Works a treat, & we can add water at 0.5L/ minute for cleaning off mud.
As you are going to be carrying 2 bikes, you may get away with a motorcycle cover, and just strap it down well, the other thing you could do, if you are quite financial, is to have a fibreglass case made, so go to a a boat builder to build one. It wouldn't be cheap, but would be the best way. Maybe even a lightweight aluminium case built instead. Alternatively, have fold up bikes, that you can carry in a boot somewhere, like the Tern versions.
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Friday 27th of August 2021 02:21:15 PM
A light weight fully enclosed box would certainly do the trick, but however you do it be clear that they form part of the overhang of the vehicle which must not exceed 60% of the wheel base behind the rear axle.
Cheers,
Peter
EDIT - typo fixed, thanks Yobarr.
-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Friday 27th of August 2021 05:35:13 PM