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
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 .
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.
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jules "Love is good for the human being!!" (Ben, aged 10)
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
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.
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PeterD Nissan Navara D23 diesel auto, Spaceland pop-top Retired radio and electronics technician. NSW Central Coast.
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.
