hymer1942 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Evening all has anyone had good experience with the above, I am thinking of getting one for the simple reason if I change my van it won't go with it. I have 2 e bikes. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 My biking mate has one on his car that just slips over the ball and pushes the cross stay down, quick and easy to fit and to put the bikes on. That said he says he has to keep an eye on it as it slips round with two bikes, even with one on it can do the same unless it is really tight. My son in law has one which has a socket spanner operated clamp that has been no trouble and he travels miles with his bike on it. It is marginally more difficult to fit and it needs a tool but definitely worth the significant extra cost, especially if it is on the back of the motorhome and you cannot see what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have the Witter one that slides onto a special bracker that is fixed behind the towball and held by the towball bolts.This has NEVER moved anywhere when in use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have one the similar as cliffy's son in law and have been to germany and back with no problems. It also tilts back to allow locker to be opened with bikes on. It folds in half and goes in a bag for storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooie Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 hymer1942 - 2012-11-14 8:36 PM Evening all has anyone had good experience with the above, I am thinking of getting one for the simple reason if I change my van it won't go with it. I have 2 e bikes. Barrie Hi Barrie, They work a treat if adjusted right in the first place. I`ve had the " Thule " version with built in lights and number plate holder and used it on both the van and the car. That was the reason i went for that type so i could swap it between the two. The only thing you need to consider is the " Carrying Capacity " of the carrier. E-Bikes tend to be heavier than normal bikes even with the battery / batteries removed. Hope this helps Regards. Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 E bikes tend to be longer so make sure the one you buy is wide enough for them. I've a Thule for my conventional bikes. The lock has broken twice as it grounded in the same place on roadworks in Barcelona but that was because I set the rack too low so my bikes would fit under a back box. For most people that would not be a problem. Thule do a specific rack for e bikes but it's expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 make sure its not fitted to low as will snag on ramps, inclines etc... followed a camper of ferry in Croatia this summer and he ripped the guts out of his. some towbars have an adjustable plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather camper Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hi We have one of the Bike Carriers you mention (EBay £15) it works fine, we use it on the car and the van, but when on the van we do also tie the bikes to the ladder in case they move, we have not had any problems so far, cheap and easy way to carry two bikes, but would be extra careful with ebikes as I think the extra weight might make them more susceptible to moving. Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiesgrandad Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hi, we have the Thule 3 bike version with number plate and lights that clamps on the towball. We carried 2 Ebikes on it . It is pretty heavy on it's own, and you end up with a lot of weight a long way out the back. My advice is to find a way of fitting a much lighter Fiamma type to the back wall, that's what we did. AGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 fiamma unlikely to have the capacity to carry 2 ebikes....I have the 50kg Thule Omni sport 2 door for vans. On my second (replaced due to faults, 2nd no better) and they are rubbish, wish I had bought a tow bar rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Cliffy - 2012-11-14 9:55 PM My son in law has one which has a socket spanner operated clamp that has been no trouble and he travels miles with his bike on it. It is marginally more difficult to fit and it needs a tool but definitely worth the significant extra cost, especially if it is on the back of the motorhome and you cannot see what is going on. what make is this one plse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Judge are you saying your not happy with a THULE. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 We also have the Thule Ebike tow ball cycle rack. Covered 4500 miles with no movement at all, only problem we've had is finding a good quality bag to cover them completely. At the Dusseldorf show , a new company were showing a prototype. I did take his card, but not made contact yet.We have looked at the uk manufactured one, but find the material to heavy.Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek pringle Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hi Hymer,We carry 2x e bikes on a thule euro tow ball mounted carrier, a brilliant bit of kit IMO. It is especially designed for elec. bikes-- weight and spacing. Seems really solid when loaded which is easy as it even comes with a runner for assistance in loading bikes on if necessary. Do yourself a favour and take a look, maybe not the cheapest but worth the difference.good luck.cheersderek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hi Derek thanks for that, can you tell me which model ie the Thule number. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 hymer1942 - 2012-11-15 11:01 PM Judge are you saying your not happy with a THULE. Barrie Yes but only had experience of the one for 2 door panel vans. Derek Pringles tow bar model is the one I should have gone for....my bikes are lighter then yours and if you have a tow bar already its a no brainer IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 JudgeMental - 2012-11-15 11:52 AM Cliffy - 2012-11-14 9:55 PM My son in law has one which has a socket spanner operated clamp that has been no trouble and he travels miles with his bike on it. It is marginally more difficult to fit and it needs a tool but definitely worth the significant extra cost, especially if it is on the back of the motorhome and you cannot see what is going on. what make is this one plse? It was a Hollywood Rack. He thinks it was a HR1000 but not sure as he has not got it now. He now has a VW T5 Camper which came with a T5 Rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek pringle Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 hymer1942 - 2012-11-16 12:54 PM Hi Derek thanks for that, can you tell me which model ie the Thule number. Barrie Hi Hymer , the model is Thule 916 elec 2 bike carrier. cheers and good luck derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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