Recommended Bicycle Cover for Carrying Electric Bike on Rear of Motorhome

Updated 05/15/2024 | Published 10/28/2014

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Swagman Bike Cover for RVs - Large - 2 Bikes

(135)

$179.99

Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(1175)

$529.99

Question:

Just installed your ebike rack on my mtr hme..love it..what bike cover do yo recommend..presently carrying one ebike..

asked by: Charles B

Expert Reply:

I'm glad you like your Hollywood Racks # HLY84FR! Hollywood Racks does a fine job of building tough-as-nails bike racks. For your bike, I'd recommend using the Swagman # S24FR. However, the bag is designed for 2 bikes, so if you used it with one bike, you'd need to use bungees or something to take up some of the slack of the cover, otherwise it will be flapping around in the breeze which is not only annoying, but also causes wear and tear on the cover. The cover is designed to be used behind a motorhome, not on the rear of the passenger vehicle, as wind exposure would tear the cover to pieces in short order. The rear of a motorhome prevents all that turbulence, which prevents the cover from being destroyed.

expert reply by: Mike L

David-

5/11/2024

What cover do you recommend for a Hollywood rack for 2 ebikes on the back of a car?

Mike L.

5/15/2024

@David- Bike covers shouldn't be used behind a car because they're exposed to the wind (whereas they're sheltered when used on the back of a travel trailer or 5th wheel). When exposed to the wind, the cover will shred to pieces within a couple of weeks. I've seen folks cover their bikes in pallet wrap to protect them. It's pretty inexpensive and easy to install. To remove it, just use a razor knife. Hope that helps!

David-

5/15/2024

Thank you Mike. That has been my limited experience as well but thought there might be a product suitable. Blessings, David