Secure Bike Rack Possible for Electric Bikes? (1 Viewer)

[Wissel]

Hey All,

Still trying to decide on the perfect van to go full-timing in

I was only looking at vans with a descent garage, as will have a couple of electric bikes, but I've seen a model I like with a smaller garage.

Before completely dismissing this van I thought I'd ask here if anyone has a good solution for adding electrics bikes to some kind of rear mounted rack securely?

Maybe a good rack and some kind of cover?

Thinking about it, I can't imagine it being that less secure as I doubt a hab door is that hard to get into? Being on display doesn't sound wise, but covered and well locked?

Any ideas or solutions really appreciated.

Cheers, David.

 

[Red Dragon]

Hi David,go for a good garage,out of sight is peace of mind and will better keep from the weather thats just my view though!!!

 

[Wissel]

Hi David,go for a good garage,out of sight is peace of mind and will better keep from the weather thats just my view though!!!

Must admit @Red Dragon that is my preferred choice as well.

Just exploring options

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[hilldweller]

Before completely dismissing this van I thought I'd ask here if anyone has a good solution for adding electrics bikes to some kind of rear mounted rack securely?
Cheers, David.

Our live on the back with a security loop round the rack and bikes. Wouldn't stop a pro.

But I take the view that an ebike without it's battery is semi worthless to a thief.

 

[peterc10]

The problem is that the use of a rack advertises that you have something to steal. With the bikes in a garage they do not know.

 

[BreweryDave]

Seconded for the garage option. Ebikes are expensive and very knickable.
I rearranged our garage so as to get 2 bikes in, and stuck a cargo bag on the bike rack to store the stuff we took out ( chairs, tables, ramps etc)
Out of sight, out of mind. Rather they knicked a few hundred quids worth than a few grand!

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[Jimbohorlicks]

Our live on the back with a security loop round the rack and bikes. Wouldn't stop a pro.

But I take the view that an ebike without it's battery is semi worthless to a thief.

We also take the seats off our e bikes when on the rear rack

 

[Wissel]

Cheers Guys, think I'll stick with the garage option