{"id":3154,"date":"2026-08-14T11:12:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mecatek.eu\/?p=3154"},"modified":"2026-08-07T11:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:21:01","slug":"which-bike-rack-to-choose-for-transporting-an-electric-bike-on-a-motorhome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mecatek.eu\/en\/which-bike-rack-to-choose-for-transporting-an-electric-bike-on-a-motorhome\/","title":{"rendered":"Which bike rack should I choose for carrying an electric bike on a motorhome?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The craze for the electric bicycle (e-bike) has profoundly changed the habits of motorhome owners. It allows them to get around with complete freedom during stopovers, but it requires very specific logistics.<\/p>\n

It is possible to store an e-bike in the motorhome's garage or transport it with a trailer, but these options are not without drawbacks: reduced interior space on the one hand and limited manoeuvrability on the other.<\/p>\n

The best option is to install a suitable bike rack. Mecatek<\/strong> (formerly Sawiko France) relies on its expertise in leisure vehicle equipment<\/strong> to help you make the right technical choice.<\/p>\n

The specifics of transporting an e-bike in a motorhome<\/h2>\n

Transporting an electric bike involves specific constraints. The presence of the battery and the motor significantly increases the weight of the bike. On average, an e-bike weighs between 22 and 35 kg<\/strong>, compared to around a dozen kilos for a standard bike.<\/p>\n

This extra weight at the rear of the vehicle generates significant dynamic constraints<\/strong> on the supporting structure during braking, acceleration or cornering. This is why rigid and secure mountings must be favoured.<\/p>\n

Check the maximum supported weight<\/h2>\n

Our Bike rack for motorhome<\/strong><\/a> have a robust payload ranging from 60 to 130 kg<\/strong>. You need to add up the weight of your e-bikes (ideally removing the removable batteries during the journey to lighten the load) and check that the chosen rack can take it.<\/p>\n

Make sure that the combined weight of the bike rack and its load does not exceed the Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM). Particular attention must also be paid to the length of the rear overhang: a load that is too heavy at the extremity can cause the underside of the vehicle to scrape when going over speed bumps.<\/p>\n

Please note: the weight of the load carrier and its load must be deducted from the cargo hold payload capacity<\/strong>, so as not to overload the rear overhang and avoid any excessive stress on the chassis (or its extensions). Example: a bike rack loaded with 2 e-bikes weighing 90 kg in total (rack + load) means subtracting this 90 kg from the payload of the garage locker. Depending on your vehicle, auxiliary suspension (such as MCK Plug & Drive<\/strong>) may also be required.<\/p>\n

Got a question, a feasibility study? The Mecatek team is at your disposal: contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

How many electric bikes can be carried on a motorhome bike rack?<\/h2>\n

The load capacity of a motorhome bike rack depends directly on the model chosen:<\/p>\n