Carrying/ storing an electric bike

Photomike wrote:
Okay went shopping yesterday and got a carrier. Decided to go with a carrier that the wheels sit on as the ones that hold the top bar would not work as the bike top bar is angled. Got a double hitch receiver as well. Did not go with the swing away carrier as it was a lot more money, only could find one that held the bike using the top bar and I honestly didn't think it would work with the cargo rack and the crazy weight of the bike was a concern.

Started assembling last night and tried many configurations and decided so far that the best solution is to drop the cargo rack and only carry the bike carrier. The main reason for the cargo rack is a second battery in cold weather, a place to put the generator and to rest the stairs. As the bike will be carried in warmer weather I really do not need the second battery or generator and I can put the stairs inside. Also as I am only looking to carry one bike I can mount the carrier close to the camper and the bike is not hanging way out back.

So only problem that I came up against is that the back of the camper is not accessible when the bike is there. Honestly I do not go in the back much when driving but not sure that I like this, so will have to think about it for a few days.

Will take some pictures when I finally decide on the final solution.

FYI I modified my cargo carrier with a hitch extension so the bike rack mounts behind the cargo carrier. A couple of anti-rattle fittings keep it pretty steady.

I also replaced the 4 bike posts with shorter ones for 2 bikes only.

Hope this helps,