RV Camping with Lectric eBikes
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2024
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RV Camping with Lectric eBikes
Hey Folks,
In this this video we're going to share our RV Camping with Lectric eBikes at Percy Quin State Park, Mississippi. We're going to share with you 3 things we don't like about our Lectric eBikes. Some folks would think Lectric bikes are the perfect e bikes for RVers, but maybe not. We're going to show you what we think about these Lectric bikes and how we have trouble incorporating them into our camping trips. We're going to demonstrate what it takes for us to take them along with us when we go camping in our Retro 189r travel trailer.
After all is said and done we even include our usual site walk around for site 56. Check out our other videos, including our campground drive through at Percy Quin State Park.
Feel free to share your ebike transporting tips and tricks in the comment section.
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Happy Trails & Happy Camping!
Mike and Angel
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 RV Camping With Lectric eBikes
00:33 Intro
01:49 Reason #1 explained
03:26 Clever way we TRANSPORT under our TONNEAU COVER demonstrated
04:23 The container
05:39 Getting the bikes ready to ride demonstrated
07:57 Reason #2 explained
10:32 Important PSA
11:32 Reason #3 explained
12:59 Breakdown & Loading demonstrated
15:53 Why it’s a 2 person job explained
17:40 How we really feel about these bikes
19:24 Detailed site walk around
25:29 Outtakes 🤣
27:53 Links to yet another informative & entertaining Retro RV Recon video
Copyright free music used in this video is from Epidemic Sound:
“On A Roll,” John T. Graham
“Campfire Night,” Hunter Quinn
“Horseback Riding,” Hunting for Sunsets
“Mozie,” American Legion
“Cheap Sheep and Dirty Cow,” J.F. Gloss
“Jamais Vu,” Chester Malone
One guy puts the bin on it’s side and rolls the bike in on it’s own wheels when folded then uses a telescoping dog ramp from Amazon to slide the bin up- no lifting! Very smart!
Hey lenl2514
I may have seen that before. We're always open to
new ways to transport the bikes. We've been enjoying them around home lately. Its nice to just wheel them out of the garage too.😄
Thanks for watching our video!
Mike and Angel
I have a solution to all your problems. Get a bike rack that's rated for e-bikes and a frame mounted hitch for your RV. The frame mounted hitches for RV are rated for 300 lbs. That's plenty to support the weight of the rack and both bikes. As for loading lift the front tire and place it in the racks tire cradle. Now do the same for the rear. Repeat for the 2nd bike. My trailer is a toy hauler and the ramp doubles as a patio deck so at night I lower the handlebars and roll the bikes under the patio deck and lock to the trailer whether it be the rear stabilizer jack or the rear steps. Any place you can run a chain or cable lock thru. I also have alarms on my bikes. They are a combo rear light/alarm and attach to the seat post of the bike. Just like a car alarm they are activated and deactivated by remote so at night even if someone were to come onto my campsite and try to cut the lock as soon as they move the bikes it will set the alarm off. These alarms are on Amazon for about $25. Hope this helps.
Hey Maxum
Thanks for the advice about a rack.🙂
Some time back we attached a rack to the back of our camper. While driving through a small town with horrible roads the rack bounced so badly that it dented (in several places) the back of our camper. When I saw the damage I thought..."I'll never use a rack on the camper bumper again".
The system we use may be a bit time consuming but I don't have to worry about the bikes or the camper. I see a lot of campers with bikes on racks attached to their bumper and they seem to work well for them. Maybe one day we'll try an upgraded rack system.
Thanks Maxum for your input, its always helpful to get feedback about this.😀
Happy Trails & Happy Camping
Mike and Angel
We fold our 2 Lectric bikes & they both fit in back seat folded (overlap some) or laying flat in bed. We use the Lectric lock to our trailer steps under the awning. We do use a bike cover at night. We don’t put them in & out during our camping trip. I’ve stopped worrying about theft. It’s just stuff. We had lighter Jupiter folding bikes but Lectric battery life is way longer. Thanks for the video
Hey bobjoy
At first we did the same thing, we tucked them in the back seat of the truck. But, when our dog Jilly is with us (most of our trips) we keep her in a soft kennel in the back so that sort of kills that idea of keeping our bikes in the cab. I like your idea of a bike cover and a solid lock so we can leave them out at night, I'll look into that.
Thanks, bobjoy for the comment and for watching our video.
Happy Trails and Happy Camping
Mike and Angel
This is why we bought the XP lite. They are 20 pounds lighter and fold up smaller. They are very easy to haul around. We have a bike lock that has an 8 foot cable that we thread through the bike handles and under the camper. They are tucked nicely under the awning to protect from weather. Another perk to them being smaller.
Awesome, it sounds like yall have a good system!
I wish we had the option to purchase the XP Lite when we were buying, twenty pounds is a big difference. We still enjoy ours very much.
Thanks for the information and for watching our video.😀
Mike and Angel
Thanks for sharing the cons of purchasing lectric bikes since no one really talk about these issues. Definitely something to consider.
Hey Tabatha, you're welcome. Yes, like we said in the video we really enjoy the bikes but...taking them camping is a little more work than we expected. We also take day trips and bring the bikes along. They are definately fun!😀
Thank you for watching our video.
I think that you might be able to hang the bikes unfolded with covers (one each side) on the outside of your truck bed. There are a lot of very talented guys out there that could weld something up for you that could hook over the side and that could be secured on the inside of the bed. Use horse blankets or 1/4" rubber floor matting to protect your truck. (Order at Big R or Tractor Supply.) Not sure if practical but just a thought. You might just start a trend!
Hey Deena.
There are a lot of ideas, and a lot of talented folks to help :). Each time we take our bikes with us on a camping trip we learn just a little more about hauling them with us.
Thank you for the suggestion and thank you for watching our vide, Deena.
Mike and Angel
Great video guys! Hey mike you can use the Rubbermaid as a bathtub lol. 😂. Great info on the e-bikes for sure! Congratulations on 400+ subscribers, we just got there too.
Thanks J and A and congrats to you too! (Woot!)
Maybe not a bathtub but I'm sure our chickens would try to act like ducks if we put the tubs out back. 😁😄
Angel and I sure enjoy these ebikes.
Thanks for watching our video.
Mike and Angel😊
Thanks for the video. Looking at purchasing a couple of e-bikes just like yours and have been looking for a review covering the challenges of transporting. I see the comments about getting a rack but the extra weight could cause a sway issue on a travel trailer. I think they’ll be lots of fun and practical for running errands so worth it if I have to drive a little slower. A very helpful video. Thanks again.
Hey Phil.
Yup, they are fun for running errands. We take our Lectrics when we know we're going to be in an area that has plenty space for riding them. They can be a handful but once we're on them its all fun!!
Thank you, Phil, for watching our video!
Mike and Angel
As a single 70 year old woman, i had to adjust what's important. Mine is on the back on a bike rack. Otherwise i couldn't own one. If it rusts, so be it.
Hey Pamela
We gotta do what we gotta do. 😄
We're a couple of years in for our bikes and we still enjoy them when we take them with us. I'm sure the rack you have in the back works very well, good for you!!☺😀☺
Thanks Pamela for watching our video and...
Happy Trails & Happy Camping!😁
Mike and Angel
Nice set up! I have an electric bike similar to yours. I store mine inside the camper along the bed w/o folding it for transport. I have a bike cover that accommodates 2 bikes I got from Amazon to keep from prying eyes and to keep weather off, a cable lock I recycled from my spare tire. Just acquired a ramp for my aging dog and will use that to get the bike up in the camper. Thanks for your video!
Hey bertkelly
We used to transport them in the camper too. That's still an option if we have a lot of things in the bed of the truck for our camping trips. We really need to get a cover so we can keep them out of sight at night. No matter, we really enjoy the bikes when we go camping. While at home the grand kids like them too😄😁.
Thanks for watching our video, bertkelly!
Happy Trails & Happy Camping
Mike and Angel
Thank you for the honest review. I have been looking for this type of review so I can evaluate my own options and how they will impact my RV traveling. Again thank you.
Hey Kristi.
You're welcome. We really enjoy the bikes when we take them but they are cumbersome. Before we load the bikes up for a camping trip we really pay attention to the area, to see if we can enjoy the bikes enough to justify taking them.🙂
Thank you so much for watching our video Kristi!
Happy Trail & Happy Camping.
Mike and Angel
Great idea! We luv our bikes! We have two 3wheeler bikes that we put them on our JeepPickup truck and tie them down.
Yours are a lot easier to do but we wouldn’t give them up for anything!
We bought two huge bike convers and put a lock on them.
We paid $3000 each for ours.
My hub and never complains about them.
Hi Rosa, Angel and I have been thinking about purchasing some nice bike covers and a heavy locking system. That seems to be the next step for us. 😀
Thanks Rosa for the input and thank you so much for watching our video.
Happy Trails & Happy Camping!
Great video. Good information. We have a rpod 180 and a couple of himiway ebikes. Our truck is similar to yours other than being an f150. We ended up having a welding shop custom weld a 2 inch hitch on the rpod then we bought the Hollywood ebike rack. It's very sturdy and easy to load the bikes on. The only thing we don't like is it obstructs the brake lights on the camper a little bit especially with the rain covers on them. We tie the covers up with straps to show the brake lights the best we can. So far we've been blessed to have no issues with about 2000 miles of towing them.
Hey Ted and Tina, so sorry for the late reply.
That sounds like a good fix and a secure way to carry the bikes with you. Our one and only attempt to carry bikes on the back was a big fail, I'm sort of gun shy now. 😏 I'm sure if I beef up the bumper like you did it would make all the difference for us. Thanks for the comment and watching our video,
Mike and Angel
I know this is old but we have Lectric XP Lites. They fold up and I put both behind the passenger seat of a F250 with no issues. Had the greatest time with them in South Dakota/Colorado
Hey Tom
The "Lites"??? Have you had a chance to compare them to the regular XPs? We can only imagine the fun y'all had on them in South Dakota and Colorado. I think downhill would be a blast!!
I got off track, lol. We placed the XPs in the back of our 2500 once, it was a bit cramp and not as easy to get in there. The F250 might have a little more room (Those are nice trucks).If by any chance y'all see us out riding give us a holler, I'd like to compare the weight of the two (XP vs. XP Lite).
Thanks Tom for watching our video!
Happy Trails & Happy Camping!
Mike and Angel
Our bikes will be delivered this week. Thanks for the video showing a different tub to lay them flat under the tonneau cover. Luckily for us we have space in our bigger camper to store them inside while traveling. Although we would not be storing them inside the camper at night at the parks. Out of sight, under the tonneau cover at night and while traveling might be the better option for us. I'll have to get creative to fit 3 bikes in a 6.75' bed. BTW, I'm only about an hour away from you guys. Guess we can use those tubs to wash/purge crawfish also as another use for investing in those tubs. Cheers!
Hi Shannon
Congrats of the bikes, you all will really enjoy them. Yes, we did some brain storming on how/where to transport them. there might be a better way but for us these bins work well.
And...early spring aheee! "Man, I bet they got some crawfish in da" LOL Spring = crawfish!! 😋🦞😋
Thanks for watching.
Hey guys. Just found your channel. Great channel. I Really enjoyed your reviews on the parks and campgrounds.
I feel your pain on hauling the e-bikes. We just got ours. And that’s the heaviest 65 pounds I have ever lifted. It feels more like 80.
Safe travels guys. Hope to meet up one day.
Hey RV Adventures,
Yes, we were a bit surprised at the 60lbs too. They're just a little cumbersome once folded. We still enjoy them regardless.
Thanks for watching our video and safe travels to you too.
Mike and Angel
Hi we have similar e bikes foldable. Our batteries are removable. We keep the batteries in the trailer when not in use. We have big bag we throw over them and lock them to our fifth wheel . We like ours a lot. Fun! By the way we are at Palmetto Island and saw you are here too. You were gone when we went by your site. Happy camping . You are our go to people when we are looking are campground. Your do a fabulous job . Thank you . We are from Wisconsin
Hello again Chris/Don
Its was great to meet y'all. It always brightens our trip when we get to meet wonderful people like you two. Thanks for showing us how you manage your e-bikes and for sharing a few laughs. Angel and I hope all of your visits to Louisiana will be pleasant ones. Maybe next time we can toss another log on the fire and pull up some chairs, I just know we can learn a lot from you two when it comes to enjoying life.
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for watching our channel. Safe travels🙂
Happy Trails & Happy Camping
Mike and Angel.🙂
Great tips. That's the biggest concerns we had, weight... Now Lectric has the Lectric lite which may resolve this.
Thanks. Yes we noticed the new bikes too. It looks like they took the fenders off and use thinner tires. We'll have to wait and see them out there.
Thanks for watching, Jaz.😀
We saw you that day we were in the polished Aluminum and red retro camper
Hey Al Burmaster, we remember your camper too. What year is it?
Thanks for watchinng and double thanks for subscribing!!
Hopefully we'll see yall out again.
Mike & Angel
And then there was the time in 2016 my wife and I had our new bikes and we took off to a bike trail about 50 miles away. Turned out I left the battery at home in the garage! It’s not fun pedaling a 60-lb. Ebike without a battery!
Well, thats no fun! After a few days of having ours I thought the key cam on my bike was broken. I was using Angel's bike key (assuming they would work on either bike). Angel said is this your key?
😁 Yup!☺
Thanks for watching our video David!
I looked up the specs on Tractor Supply. It says the tub weighs 23.5 pounds empty. Are they really that heavy? If so, that's about ~88 lbs with the bike in it.
Yes, per the website they are 23.5 lbs. But Angel and I handle the bikes together so the weight isn't so bad. For us the extra weight of the bin is justified by being able transport them in a covered bed of the truck
I don’t think your complaints are any different from other Lectric bike owners, lol. I appreciate your honesty.
We store ours over the cab in our Class C and it has worked well. But, getting them down is a job, oh my! But, we love the bikes!
Hi Amy
We agree. A lot of people really enjoy their Lectric bikes (including us) but there isn't a lot of information about how to transport them. We take them with us when we know for sure there is a nice place to ride them. They are worth the extra effort☺.
Thank you for the comment and for watching our video, Amy.🙂
Mike and Angel
This might be a pricey option but you could buy a camper top. Then build you a platform just high enough to slide your bikes under as you are now and you will have doubled your storage capacity.
Hey Mike,
Angel and I both agree that would be an awesome fix. Maybe in the future I can look into something like that. I've often thought about a camper top for more storage. I think maybe a camper top would allow us to leave the bikes unfolded.
Thanks for watching our video and for the suggestion.
Safe travels, Mike.
You guys should watch a video on how to properly fold these bikes. I'm 61 years old and 5'6" tall. If you use the proper technique it's actually easier for one person to do it. They are heavy to lift by myself. We don't fold them when traveling anymore.. We used to tote them but now just lay them carefully in the back of my truck. A lot less time consuming. I wish there was an easier way but for us it's worth the extra work because these bikes are so much fun. Unfortunately a good bike lock is a necessity. Have a safe summer biking and camping.
Hi Dennis.
Yup, I can use a bit more practice folding them. I figure the more we take them out the better we'll be (or just me 😁). I've heard some folks use bike racks in the bed of their trucks and carry them in the unfolder/ upright position. We may try that too. Away, they're a lot of fun whenever we take them with us. Do you a particular brand for a good bike lock?
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching our video Dennis!
Yall have a safe summer too.
Happy Trails & Happy Camping!😃
@@RetroRVRecon I bought an Intekin lock on Amazon. Supposed to be hard to cut through. Only drawback is its quite heavy and bulky. You may need one for each bike.
@@dennismyrick5341 Thanks Dennis, I'll look it up now.
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My wife and I just ordered two xp 2.0 bikes. We normally haul a motorcycle in the back of our truck when camping. The motorcycle weighs 320 lbs.
Hi Jeff
I bet going from 320 lbs to 60 (each) will be a weight lifted 😄
I'm sure you two will really enjoy the bikes and since your used to taking the motor bike the lighter load will be nice too.
Thanks for watching our video...
Happy Trails & Happy Camping!
Mike and Angel
We have a hitch on the back of the travel trailer rated for 300 pounds. The hitch fits on truck if we want to go with bikes and leave the trailer.
Hey Philip.
Thats a great place/way to haul bikes. We tried using a hitch at first with out MT bikes. We found that because the back section of our camper curves out it places the handlebars just a few inches from the camper. Rough roads cause it to shake just enough to hit the back of the camper (causing dents). Since then I decided not to use a hitch on our camper. I'm sure I could rig something but chose not to. We still use a hitch for hauling our bike to parks, just not on the camper.
Thanks Philip for the great input and thank you very much for watching our video too.😀
Mike and Angel
Seeing them folded and put into the bins I wondered if in transport the e-bikes are vulnerable to being bounced around and damaged in the truck? In particular it seems the electronic display seem vulnerable having the rest of the bike sitting on top of it. I also wondered if those loaded bins will fit inside your trailer? Wouldn't putting the e-bikes in the trailer free up space in the truck for lawn chairs, bbq, etc? One advantage of your large bins is you can use them as his & her swimming pools for some real glamping! I can't imagine anything more relaxing on a hot humid Louisiana day!
Hey Ross
I'm sure the bikes bounce around in the back of the truck while stuffed in the bins. So far we haven't had any issues with transporting them. There isn't any weight on the displays while in the bins, once we get them in the back of the truck they're pretty stable. The bins are too large for the inside of the trailer. We tried transporting the bikes unfolded in the trailer once and It went well except, we didn't feel comfortable leaving them out at night (even locked) and cramming them in the back seat of the truck was a hassle. We're happy with our setup.
As far as the bins, they are awesome for crawfish too.🦞🦀🦐
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.
Safe travels Ross 👍🙂
Mike and Angel
Solution: Lelectric is listening to customer and launch light and compact XL Lite models. Tiny and ~45 lbs.
Hey Steven
Yes, we saw some of them a few months ago. I think if we were to get another set of Lectric bikes we will consider the XP Lite.
Thanks Steven for the comment and watching our video!😀
Mike and Angel
Great job again, I don’t know if you’ve seen were some E-Bike companies have incorporated a chip in the frame where as you can locate the stolen bikes with your phone and call the local authorities. I thought it was a good idea if you ever decided to lock them up to your bumper. This way you and Angel can go have dinner without worrying. Have a great day.
Hey Bill!
We didn't know this. That is a good idea!
We have gone out on the bikes for a bite and locked them up tight. We usually get a window seat.
Thanks again Bill and thanks for watching our video.
Mike and Angel
If you remove the battery, which is around 8-9 lbs, that would help a lot. I use a 50 gal tote and I can lay it down in the back of my truck and still be able to roll my cover on.
Hey Ken
That's good to know, we're going to have to try that.
Thanks, Ken, for watching our video.
Happy Trails & Happy Camping
Mike and Angel
Hi folks, one suggestion with traveling since you can't use the rear seating area, stow them in the rv. get a 45 gallon husky bin $39.00 from HD and stow them upright. They will fit in camper.
Hi LINO DE LA HERA
We've seen that done. I'll grab a bin and give it a try.
Thanks for watching our video and thanks for the suggestion.🙂
Mike and Angel
Hi there is an alarm that you can add cheap they come in 2 packs, lock them together with a chain lock & get nylon type cover to put over them
Hey Tim, thanks a lot! We're always looking for ways to secure and store our e-bike. I'll research that alarm!🚴♀🙂
Thanks for watching our video!
Mike and Angel
@@RetroRVRecon they have a number of different thickness of chains the ones for home or base security are the best but heavy, hex links are the best. For cover I was thinking more cloth like rather then the stiff tarps
Excellent Tim! I appreciate the advice! 👍
Diamond Back truck cover, can put bikes on top that can be strapped down
Hey Corey
I heard about Diamondback truck covers. If I were to get one I think I would like the 270 model. I'm not sure if they make them for trucks with the "RAM BOX".
Thanks for the suggestion and for watching our video.
Mike and Angel
There are a couple companies that make rv rated bike racks for electric bikes. We chain ours up to the rear bumper when not in use . If it's going to rain I cover it with a tarp. We have really big bikes, 26 inch fat tires and over 80LBS each.
After I read your post I looked at a few racks. That's a good idea, I'll have to beef up the camper bumper though. The camper specs say not more than 100lbs on the bumper. One rack I found weighs 40 lbs plus our two 66lbs ebikes (172lbs)
Plus, doing that I can chain them up securely to the rack in the evening.😃
Thanks Jason and thanks for watching our video!
Mike and Angel
@@RetroRVRecon you can also get a receiver hitch that mounts to the frame rails that way its not pulling on your bumper. Good luck and looking forward to more videos.
@@jasonwheat5242 Thanks again Jason.
You need to watch RVTexas Y’all. They have the same bikes!! See how they haul theirs.
We sure will!
Thanks again Rosa.🙂
Ebikes are all heavy if they have they have a decent battery. Also you need decide what items are most important to take. I have a trailer with a topper on my truck that gives me extra room for my ebikes.🤔
Hi Bruce
We've been hearing a lot about the toppers. We think they're a great idea. I'll have to research a topper for a RAM with the RAM BOX🤔.
And yes, we take the bikes to campgrounds that have good places to ride them. If they don't we take other things instead.
Thanks for watching our video and the input Bruce, its appreciated and always welcome!🙂👍
Happy Trails & Happy Camping
Mike and Angel
What you guys need is a Toy Hauler trailer. I know Retro (Riverside RV) doesn't have one, but problems solved.
Hey Garry, yup that would solve the problem but... I might have to buy more toys! 😳😁😁
Thanks for watching our video Garry.🙂
Nice rig to aleveite space in bed can u get totes go inside trailer
Hey Dan, thanks.
We *could* use totes in the camper but for us the bed of the truck is best. Stowing our bikes under the hard tonneau cover frees up the inside of our camper. When we're on long trips we sometimes stop along the way for lunch (in the camper) and sometimes we boondock. Having the bikes in the camper then would be a little tight. Totes in the bed of the truck seems to work well for us, especially since we travel relatively light.🙂
Thanks for the comment Dan, and thank you for watching our video.
Mike and Angel
I'm waiting for my 3.0 on back order they're upgrading with hydraulic brakes hopefully it's here by the 4th of July 🥢
@@danpayan9468
Congrats! You're gonna really enjoy it.
I joke with Angel about just getting rid of the pedals.😁
I have a pedal assist it has a 20 mile range good cardio but 60 just can't ride with the wind against me 2 yrs cancer free I enjoy so cal beaches
We have an ARE topper on our truck, bought 50 gal containers from Lowe’s, bikes fold, sit upright and are easy peezy to transport-don’t have to disassemble bikes in these containers.We carry our 2 recliner chairs, other folding camp chairs, grills, blower, canopy for table, etc. still have room for firewood, ice chests and dog food containers. Y’all need a topper for your truck and the correct containers-you’re making this way too hard!!😮😮
Hi Karen
Yes, a topper would definitely solve our problem. The topper would solve a few other issues too.🙂
Thanks Karen for the info, I'll have to find a topper for a RAM that has the RAM BOX.☺
Mike and Angel
@@RetroRVRecon definitely get the correct containers; those watering troughs are way too bulky. If your dinette folds down, lots of folks place the containers on the folded down dinette. Our friends have a bike rack that is designed specifically for fat tire e-bikes-they have our exact same bikes. Just want ya'll to get what you need so bikes don't spoil your trips-they are too stinkin' fun! Happy Trails and keep your travel videos coming!
@@karentrammell8539
Thank you so much for the information Karen! We figure if we ever swap out those bins we would use them as planters in our garden😀.
We totally agree, the bikes are a whole lot of fun!!
Thanks for watching our video and for the comments.🙂
Mike and Angel
@@karentrammell8539 They won't spoil it for us, we agree they are a lot of fun!!😃
Mike and Angel
Just spend the money and get the right rack and carry on the back of RV or Truck, you can afford it
Hey Jerry
I don't think so. We like the method we currently use for transporting the bikes.
Thanks for watching our video.
Mike and Angel
Lean the tote/tank on its side against the truck when loading/unloading the bikes into them.
Wow, such a simple idea!! Next time we load them I will try this. Awesome, thanks Neal.
Thanks for watching our video too.
Mike and Angel
To transport the bikes, I would get a topper. I have a F150, with a topper. More than enough room to transport the bikes , plus camping gear. Life’s not perfect.
Thats a good idea. I'll have to see what's available for a RAM with a RAMBOX. The topper would make life easier. Thanks, Thomas and thanks for watching our video.🙂👍
Mike and Angel
First thing i didn't like -- got to the Camping Grounds about 100 miles away, took out the Lectric out the Truck, and then it hit me -- I Left THE KEY AT HOME.. LOL --- Lesson Learned and got a few spares Made. Everything you said Hits Home. :)
LOL, I lost my key the first day!! After I found the key, my lesson was to add the extra bike keys to the camper set, if we have the camper, we have the bike keys.😁 I was glad I didn't lose Angel’s set.
Thanks for watching, KK Sea!!
Why not just put them in the bin and the rv?
Hey Diver
Transporting them in the camper was originally an option but we weren't comfortable leaving them locked up outside of the camper at night and they are too bulky to leave inside with us.
We find the bins in the back of the truck works well for us.
Thanks Diver for the question 👍 and thanks for watching our video. 🙂
Mike and Angel
well ....why did ya buy em then....to each their own
Hey knowone
That's an awesome question!
We bought them so we can cover more ground on a bike when we visit locations that have decent places to ride a bike. The passive sarcasm is noted, so I will address that too...
A lot (if not all) of the UA-cam videos that highlight these "Lectric Bikes" are from folks that were given the bikes by "Lectric". We had to pay for our bikes and felt no obligation to "Lectric" to glamorize them as a form of payment.
The bikes are awesome but hardly anyone said anything about how heavy or cumbersome they are. Instead most folks that we feel received the bikes for free mentioned that they are fairly easy to transport, they aren't.
So what you saw from us was an honest opinion these bikes, although nice, are not so easy to transport for those folks with RV/Travel trailers.
Then again, "to each their own".
Thanks for watching some of our video knowone! 😁
Happy Trails & Happy Camping
Mike and Angel
MAYBE U SHOULD HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT THIS BEFORE U BOUGHT THEM..
Hey Hammonds.
Can you be more specific with your question? What specifically are you asking? (what is “…THIS…”)
Thanks for taking to time to watch and comment on our video. 😀Do you have a Lectric bike? If so maybe you can share your loading / unloading experience with us. 🤔
Thanks for watching!
😃Happy Trails and Happy Camping!😃
OMG...can you find anything else to complain about, how about hooking up un hooking the camper,, taking the grill out of storage and setting it up, or rolling out a rug, or putting out chairs, awnings. Come on people camping has some work to it, stay home on the couch if you can't/wont do the work
Hey Randy
Lol. yes I sure can!😃
Loading/unloading fire wood is a pain, backing into a site in the dark is difficult and driving on a six lane hwy through a busy city is the worst!! Not to mention these heavy bikes.😁😄
(You gave me a great idea for another video!😄)
Our awning is electric so that's no big deal.😄
Thanks for the comment and thank you, Randy, so much for watching our video.😀👍👍
Happy Trails & Happy Camping
Mike and Angel
So your gripe is you have to load and unload them to use them. Send them over. I will be happy to load and unload and lock them up. Such a sad tale. Buy Walmart bikes. No one will steal them.
Hey TennCutty
Our gripe is they're a lot heavier than our regular MBs. How do you load your Lectric bike? I'm sure you have an excellent method you can share just like other folks did.👍
Thanks for watching our video TennCutty.😃
Mike and Angel
Get an electric scooter
Hey The122170.
Thanks for the advice, we've considered it and we're still unsure. I guess the ebikes are ok for now. When I get to old to lift the ebikes we'll grab some scooters. 😀
Thank you for watching our video.
Mike and Angel
WOW U COMPLAIN TO MUCH!!! WTH DID YOU EVEN BUY THEM???
LOL😄. Yes, I have been known to complain. Especially after I’ve purchased products on-line.
Great question!! We bought the e-bikes to enhance our adventures in the many campgrounds we visit. Some of the places we visit are a little hillier than we expected and riding a peddle bicycle can get a bit exhausting. We want to enjoy the scenery and these e-bikes allow us to do just that. Maybe you can share why you purchased your e-bike! We would love to know.🙂
Thanks, Hammond for the comment and great question!👍
Mike and Angel