Hi I have a mazda bus and wondered if anyone has used an adult tricycle as their transport when camped. I haven't had a look at one yet (except on the net) as there are none here in Hervey Bay. I'm told they are quite heavy and wondered if anyone has put theirs on a bike rack at all. I suppose they would have to have a special bike rack or a modified one, plus I was thinking about the electric assisted bike. I have emphysema and would need to have the power in reserve in case I run out of puff. I'm a bit wobbly on a normal bike and plus have two little dogs that I travel with and they could easily go in the basket on the back. I would love to hear anyone's views or experience with this. Thanks Lynne
exa41 said
10:02 PM Oct 8, 2014
Hi Lynne , I have a friend with MS and she has a 4 wheel mobility scooter . I cant believe where she goes with it and really her only restriction is battery life . They have a mazda e2000 camper and intend to put a carrying frame on the rear bumper, I am not sure about your bus but with a little thought I cant see why it wont work , do you have another access door in the rear .
Linzeelou said
10:36 PM Oct 8, 2014
Thanks. No I don't have an access door at the rear, but yes I'm sure I can work out something.Lynne
jules47 said
08:23 AM Oct 9, 2014
Oldboar (a member on here) has a very small battery run trike - think it is called a "Trailer Bike" - he has a bad knee, and two large dogs that need walking, and he uses it for that - it has a basket at his feet, and the whole thing folds into a bag about the size of a tent bag. I will see if I can find a photo of it.
Linzeelou said
09:37 AM Oct 9, 2014
Thanks Jules I would appreciate that, I will have a look on the net for a trailer bike.
oldboar said
09:39 AM Oct 9, 2014
My little "Travelscoot" is one of my better purchases. As Julie says, folds up to fit in a bag roughly duffle bag size, weighs 16kg including battery & depending on terrain, rider weight, etc, battery life / charge of around 11km. Cost was $2700 delivered from Melbourne to Townsville. Only downside is with small wheels & only driving on one rear wheel, it can get bogged on loose or sandy soil. On hard soil, concrete, etc, unbeatable. They have a website, google Travelscoot if you need specifications, etc. Another downside is getting it back off the granddaughters, lol.
Darrell
-- Edited by oldboar on Thursday 9th of October 2014 09:45:05 AM
-- Edited by oldboar on Thursday 9th of October 2014 09:47:57 AM
Google blind Freddie's electric bikes. I am sure they have one. They are on the sunshine coast
jules47 said
12:39 PM Oct 9, 2014
There you are -I post and Darrell answers!
PeterD said
02:09 PM Oct 9, 2014
Be careful when adding things to the rear of motorhomes. Any thing hung on the rear is included in the overhang limits. The maximum length you can have behind the rear axle (or centre of dual axles) is 60% of the wheel base or 3.7 metres (the lesser of the two.) With buses you have a little bit of free-play but with some of the front wheel drive motorhomes even a tow hitch projects into the forbidden space.
Do your measurements before adding a platform on the rear to carry your trike.
oldboar said
02:56 PM Oct 9, 2014
jules47 wrote:
There you are -I post and Darrell answers!
Billeeee has a better pic with the dogs
Darrell
straitened out said
09:51 PM Oct 12, 2014
I've always found the fellow at Adrenaline Bikes in HB very good to deal with and I know he sells electric bikes so he might be worth visiting.
Cheers
S.O.
Hi I have a mazda bus and wondered if anyone has used an adult tricycle as their transport when camped. I haven't had a look at one yet (except on the net) as there are none here in Hervey Bay. I'm told they are quite heavy and wondered if anyone has put theirs on a bike rack at all. I suppose they would have to have a special bike rack or a modified one, plus I was thinking about the electric assisted bike. I have emphysema and would need to have the power in reserve in case I run out of puff. I'm a bit wobbly on a normal bike and plus have two little dogs that I travel with and they could easily go in the basket on the back. I would love to hear anyone's views or experience with this. Thanks Lynne
Thanks. No I don't have an access door at the rear, but yes I'm sure I can work out something.Lynne
Thanks Jules I would appreciate that, I will have a look on the net for a trailer bike.
Darrell
-- Edited by oldboar on Thursday 9th of October 2014 09:45:05 AM
-- Edited by oldboar on Thursday 9th of October 2014 09:47:57 AM
Do your measurements before adding a platform on the rear to carry your trike.
Billeeee has a better pic with the dogs
Darrell
Cheers
S.O.