Just bought a van conversion, I'm very green and in the market for a 3 bike towbar either the velo or the easy fold. I've found your reviews incredibly useful. Many thanks sir, absolutley class!
FYI - The bars that connect to the top tube or part of the bike has a torque wrench type device to get the correct tension. You tighten it until it clicks then lock it with the key.
I had old version of this, I used to fit bungee cords between the wheels to keep them rigid, if you dont the wheels can rotate a bit you can damage frames with bars rubbing on adjacent bike
Yes correct - the Easyfold does not tilt back very far and so the campervan door wouldn't open. The door also caught the top of the bike rack. Velospace better for campervans and big bikes
It's a good question. Not too bad - the bikes are locked to the rack and the rack is locked to the towbar. However, I think they'd be easy to steal if you had time and tools.
Thank you for this very nice video. Do you think that with the max horizontal tilt and 4th bike mounted on the extender the rack would still work? Or would the 4th bike hit the ground and prevent the full tilt?
Thanks a lot for the video. Cloud you have placed the Rail 7 bike as well to the closest position to you car? You have choosen the middle one, but I am wondering if it works as well with the closest to the car with this bike. Thanks and regards Claudio
Claudio - great question. I think so, but will check and comment back. In the worst case you just have to rotate the handlebars of the bike so that they don't hit the campervan in the upright position. The tilt will not be a problem.
Yes. I shot the video before i bought longer straps from Thule (about £15). The ebike has such thick tyres that the standard straps are not long enough for the biggest tyres. Cheers.
Worth highlighting the option of longer straps for fat bikes, and as for the bike weight, isn't the battery removable on those? That'd reduce the weight you have to lift, and be one less thing that's easily nickable off the back...
Yup, afterwards I bought the official longer straps from Thule which work well. Unfortunately RU-vid does not allow the video to be updated. I also agree that taking the battery out of the ebike is very advisable. I was just demonstrating how to attach a bike. Thanks for your interest Martin 🙂
I thought it was a little unfortunate that you didn't use the plug holder, which is very useful before the rack is connected to the electrical system. That way you have it dangling around what everyone using these types of racks probably hates.
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. ru-vid.comUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
@@CampingSecretsUK I bought one today. It doesn't. Doors don't clear the towbar, but I'm hoping the removable tow bar could be swapped for a longer / lower one. Fingers crossed...
@@CampingSecretsUK I managed to get a Nissan Westfalia towbar which was about 3 ins longer than the original. Still not able to fully open the barn doors, but a lot better and enough to turn the gas bottle on and off etc.
