Best storage bins for Transporting Lectric E Bikes in our Rockwood Mini lite
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- In this video we show a comparison of two of the popular storage bins used to store and transport your lectric E Bike.
Craftsman 50 gallon and Husky 45 gallon storage bin for e-bikes.
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FYI, Husky has discontinued the 45 gallon tote in these dimensions, so whatever might be found in Home Depot are the very last ones.
I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing.
This was a huge help. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for watching, and thanks for commenting!!
We recently created another video on how we travel with them in our RV, be sure to check it out…
Thank you for your video. Went right out to Home Depot and bought my Husky bin, very satisfied with your suggestion.
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Great information! Made our decision very easy! Thank you!
We appreciate the comment!
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Great idea! Thanks for sharing ☺
Thanks for watching!
Great video. That is a beautifully designed room, great aesthetic taste.
Thanks!
Appreciate you watching..
Amazing some of the questions people ask you… and actually expect you to provide answers to!? Hey, thx for the vid.. It provides some good info for me to get started 👍🏼
Thanks for the comment. Yes, this part time very low paid job becomes a bit much at times. The good news is we are still having fun. Thanks for watching! Safe travels..
These storage bin work perfect!! Thanks for the tip! They both fit in our 2017 Outback! Little pricey but totally worth it. The wheels make it easier to load and unload.
Glad this video was helpful!
Thanks for watching…
I believe I watched that one also. Thanks for the info. I will have to pick a couple up next time I am near Home depot.
Hope you like it! Thanks for watching!
Thanks guys for the review. We just got our first 3.0 and love it. Went to HomeDepot and picked up the Husky tote and as we were walking out of the store, the "Wife Unit" reminded me that we were driving HER car..a Mini Cooper Convertible. The Husky tote was almost as big as her car. Had to wait and bring the truck down to get it now. We have a 2511S Mini Lite.
Glad the review helped! Thanks for watching and subscribing! More fun hopefully helpful videos coming out soon! TNT
Thank you! I want my bike out of the backseat of my pickup for payload purposes. I'm going to grab one of the Husky containers and load it into the back of my Airstream now! This is way more cost-effective than purchasing an external bike rack! Great video~
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Glad we could help.
Here is a link to our other video on how we secure them in our rv..
Thanks
Tony & Tina
ua-cam.com/video/eKEz0INcwLw/v-deo.html
This probably saved me $1000. Because I was planning to install a hitch attachment to my vehicle and purchase a bike rack, I owe you big time! 😊
Glad we helped!
Appreciate you watching & Commenting! Safe travels!
Hi, thanks for sharing . I bought a couple lextric bikes step throughs. I got two craftsman totes and got the bikes into our class c but our MH is small and it turns out that there’s not as much room as we thought to move around in the coach with these bikes in there. Took them back and ended up ordering swagman RV rated Ebike carrier for the hitch. Really wanted to keep them out of the weather but didn’t seem to work out for us. Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks for the comment…We will see how keeping them inside while traveling works for us this year.. We only need access to the fridge & bathroom..
We bought the iconic "Black and Yellow" 50 gallon totes for our XP 3.0's just a couple days ago. They fit in those very well also with a little length to spare... a 45 gallon size would be perfect I think. I"ve seen vid's on YT where people have used the 40 gallon size and they do fit, but they hang over the edges a bit.
Thanks for sharing, appreciate the comment!
We are waiting on our order. Not sure when it will arrive. I'm doing all of my research now and have ordered a shed just for these and a few tools. Planning to build out a Shuttle Bus and these will give us some mobility from the Bus. Great presentation. Now I know what to get for storage in it's shed and the Bus.👋👋👋
Appreciate you watching and commenting, glad this video helped.
Here is a link to a video we made on how we travel with them in Belle.
ua-cam.com/video/eKEz0INcwLw/v-deo.html
We have Lectric XP 2.0 Step Over & Step Thru and we use the DeWalt 63Gal tool box for toting the bikes. I put one in the camper and one in the back of the pickup. The bikes are a bit of a hassle but they make a visit to the state park a lot more fun as we usually walk a few miles with our dogs, but you can see the whole park really quickly on these E-bikes. Great addition to camping.
Thanks for watching and commenting..
These Lectric bikes are a game changer..
Price point for what you get and the outstanding customer service cannot be matched! Glad we went with them!!!
Happy Camping!
Are you able to close the cover on the DeWalt box?
the DeWalt is nice, but much more expensive
Great video. I am heading to get Husky tote for my XP. I wish I had an RV as I’m going to slide my bike/tote into my Chevy Bolt EV which is a small SUV. Subbed for your concise, no-nonsense perspective. Happy trails.
Thank you for watching, appreciate the kind words…
So I tried tote in Chevy Bolt but discovered that even with handlebars folded down and seat removed it was too high. So cheapness being the mother or invention, I simply bought a under bed storage tote at Walmart (62L for $33CDN.) It works perfect with XP folded, lying flat. Saved on installing to get a hitch & buying a heavy duty rack ($1800 vs $33!!!).
Hi Chris, an under bed tote sounds like a great idea for your application. Thanks for sharing I’m sure your recommendation will help others…Tony
I’m in the same boat (small vehicle) and the Husky didn’t fit so I’m looking into this now. What brand were the under bed storage containers?
Good informational video, we are getting two of the regular Electric XP 2's for the same reason you got two of the step through's. Always good to think ahead, be safe and happy riding.
Thanks, we are looking forward to using them this season! Happy Safe riding to you as well!!
Perfect video for me. Just received my Lectric XP 3.0 bike yesterday and transported it this morning for the first time, laying on its side, bungie-corded, in the back of my BMW X1. Like the idea of using a bin but wasn't sure of dimensions needed to accommodate. Like the snugger fit of the husky. Might be less moving around when it's being lifted into the back. Thanks again for the comparison.
So Happy you found our video. Glad it helped!
I use the Husky 45 gallon totes and they work great for my XP 3.0 and XP 3.0 step through.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I was just about to buy the Craftsman wheeled tote, but these Home Depot Husky 45gal look to be a nicer more compact fit, and cheaper to boot! Thanks! I just hope I can lift it up into my SUV.
Good choice!
I bought Sterilite Ultra 62L in Canada at Walmart @ $32.97. Good luck, works like a charm.
Nice!!
We also have a 2205S, however we have Radmini folding ebikes. FYI to other subscribers, the Craftsman tote is the only one that will work with the Rad and with 2 of us, one on each end, we can get the tote in the travel trailer. We just got our ebikes and really looking forward to camping and exploring 😃
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching..
Good video - we RV full time with a travel trailer and I am wondering where you stow them in your rig…..looking forward to that video
That video is coming soon!
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Happy Camping!!
Tony & Tina
We got two totes. Both were the husky $35 from home Depot. We got both kinds of the bikes as well and we use the foam as well in a failed attempt to keep the bikes from scratching themselves when folded. The step through is the most difficult to fold and remove the battery from. Kinda wish we had both gotten the XP. Even the middle handle is better on the XP.
We can fit both totes side by side in the back of our Nissan Rogue. We can also get both bikes in the back of the wife's Nissan Leaf but it's definitely more difficult. The tote adds stability and easy handles though the edge is pretty sharp on those husky totes.
Thanks for watching and commenting…
Good job. I know the Craftsman bin has wheels on one end. Does the Husky? We haven't gotten our bins for storage yat. Here is a tip. As an interim I also saved my padding but I also saved my boxes. I took one box and cut it in half around the center to make two large trays. I will use these trays with the pads in the interim to transport the bikes until I obtain bins. Ride safe.
Thanks and Thanks for watching! Yes, the Husky has wheels on one end as well. We have seen people use the box as too, but we like having the wheels on the tote for more maneuverability at the campground We store the totes under the RV once at the campground. Check out our video “Dry camping in Amish County”, we show how we store them in the RV. Safe travels and happy biking!
TNTRVing
Do you have a video of getting them into your rv? We have these awesome bikes and our trailer is the Flagstaff Micro 25FKBS. Doesn't seem like there's enough room in our floorplan with the slide-in in. Our solution so far has been to hoist them up into the back of our Tundra...not an easy feat for us golden oldies :-)
We will be making a video soon on how we do it..Don’t forget to subscribe so you will be notified. Thanks for watching Tony & Tina
I have watched many YT vids on transporting in totes but discovered that my XP when folded was simply too high for our Chevy Bolt when stored ontop of our folded down back seats. So, I simply bought under bed storage tote and put my XP folded, laying down. It slides in and out super easy. I bought Sterlite Ultra 62 L Stadium Blue wheeled Underbed Storage Box ($33CDN) at Walmart.
Good video. Since watching this video, I’ve been exploring folding e-bike for my wife and I to take along when we go camping in our 2022 MiniLite 2104s. The reviews on the Lectric bike are very positive. How to did you make your decision on which bike to go with?
We liked the reviews and we loved how they folded so they would be easy to store and transport. Thanks for watching!!
I have xp 2.0 ebike you want it?? it's like new and a good price
Not sure if anyone mentioned it but, though I like the size of the 45 gal Husky bin, it could only fit the 2.0 model. I also have an ST 1.0 but couldn’t fit in it, likely because that model has 4” tires.
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Your results may vary but with our new XP 3.0 bikes, the 45 Gallon Husky tote was too narrow. Going to try the 50 gallon next.
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I am trying to make a decision about this bike, because it is heavy, and whether I will be able to lift it into my vehicle on my own. Is Tina able to get the tote and bike into the RV by herself? I like the idea of the tote having wheels, but for moving it into an RV, now you have the weight of both the bike and the tote. It also seems easier to move in the box because you can both push and pull the smaller, more compact tote, instead of an upright bike. Maybe I can do it on my own with a ramp. Your thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks for watching! I can get the bike into the tote on my own, but it’s takes two people to lift it into the RV because it is heavy. I like your idea of a ramp, if we had a ramp I would be able to maneuver it on my own because of the wheels. The tote itself is not that heavy, I do think the tote is sturdier than the box, but I’ve seen people using the box as well. Check out our video “Dry camping in Amish country” mid way through the video you can see how we store them in the RV. Safe travels!
Tina..TNTRVing
we use the 45 bin fits our RV best 2 electric bikes....
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With the smaller size Husky, do the handlebars & seat fit in there when removed from the frame? I've seen where they fit perfectly in the Craftsman
We remove the handle bar at the clamp and tuck them on the side. No room to fold them..
How about trimming out the inside of the lids and using them for better strength to the top rim?
Great idea, I have seen that in the past..I find that the bins we have are good as is without the lid…I did add foam pipe insulation with zip ties on the sides to help protect anything that they bump against..
If you do fold the handlebar, I would think the Husky 45 gal would be too narrow but what about the Craftsman 50 gal? Would this Lectric XP ST 2.0 fully folded (including the handlebar) fit in the Craftsman 50 gal? Thank you.
Thanks for the comment. We loosen the clamp and pull them out and stow them inside the bin.
You can also fold the neck down if you would like.
Then we loosen the seat and push it down..
Another video coming soon on how we stow them in the RV..
I am not sure about folding them in the 50 gallon..
Thank you for the way to pack the E-bike, I wanted to know the Length of the Nine, cause in the Video they look shorter in Length? Can you please tell me the Length and gallon size of the Bin, Please
Hi,
The bin size is 45.2” X 20.8” X 18.9” High..
We are using the 45 gallon Husky from Home Depot, they were around $38 each…
Thanks for watching !!!
That’s the one we went with as well. Do you put your handle bars down or out of the tube they go in so they aren’t sticking out when putting them in the RV
I like the idea of pulling the handlebars straight up and out. If you fold them I think the display screen is at higher risk of getting damaged.
@@TNTRVing yeh that’s what we do we take them out of the tube and lay them in a secure place in the tote where they won’t get broke thank you
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from the video, it doesn't look like the lid closes on this container when it's packed with the bike. is this common? are there containers that these will fit into and close? I'm wanting to transport my folding bikes in the back of a honda pilot, but want to cover them with other vacation packing items such as luggage, coolers, other totes, etc. currently have non folding ebike, but looking to go this route to avoid the crazy hitch rack for transporting.
Unfortunately we haven’t found a container that would be tall enough for lid to close.
i can say one thing - i got the Husky Tote and i got the exact same Lectric Bike and its a pain the azz to get mine into the Tote -- wifey has to pull the side out cause the chain guard near the Gear Hub stick out further than the Tote is wide. Either they make the Totes smaller now or thats why we didn't see how you put the Lectric into the Husky Tote. Maybe the Lectric 2.0 folds up closer and tighter than the 1.0.
Thanks for watching! Not sure about how the 1.0 folds up, but please see our video “how we travel with our Lectric bikes”. We show how we fold and store them, start to finish.
1.0 wont fit because it has bigger tires than 2.0 and 3.0
What is the highest point (the handle bars) when folded in the Husky? I have an SUV with a usable height just over 33" so need to now if it will fir.
With the handlebars pulled out and the stem down the tallest point is 32”
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Will the handlebars fit folded down in the husky tote?
Hi Maryann, we remove the bars and stow them in the bin. Here is a link to another video on how we do it.
ua-cam.com/video/eKEz0INcwLw/v-deo.html
I have the standard frame would it fit in the Husky 45 gallon cuz I think the standard frame is a little bit longer than the step through
Yes, our friends have your same bikes and use them..Thanks for watching!!
When you're camping, I assume you keep them outside. Do you just lock them on the back of the trailer, or how do you keep them secured?
Yes, we secure them to the trailer sometimes front sometimes back. We also have a security system that alerts us if someone is near.
@@TNTRVing i am interested in knowing what security system you use and does it alert you only when you are near your vehicle or can it work remotely too?
You didn't mention wheels. I understand the Craftsman has wheels on one end for ease of rolling aroiund. Does the Husky as well?
Thanks for the comment. Yes both bins have wheels. Also, when you put the bikes in the bins the tires of the bike go opposite of the bin wheels. More space for bike tires to fit…
@@TNTRVing Thanks !!
Got a plastic foldable ramp for dogs. Works great for pushing bike or container into your van or?
Great job! Thanks for sharing.
How easy is it to remove the handlebars and the seat? Do you know how tall the bike in the bin is from the floor to the top of the rear bike rack when in the bin? We are looking at these but I want to store them in our pickup under the tonneau to keep them out of the weather but am not sure if they will fit due to height.
Unfortunately the bikes will not fit under the tonneau cover upright. I don’t have the dimensions off the top of my head. Here is a link to another video we made of how we travel with them in our RV. ua-cam.com/video/eKEz0INcwLw/v-deo.html
Hope this helps…
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Also, handlebars and seat are very easy to remove, they have a lever clamp that hold them in.
Can you tell me how high the bike is in the bin? Folding the seat down. I need to know how much clearance I would need.
Handlebars removed and post folded down. 32” at its highest point..
Is their room in the husky container for the handle bars if you take them off. I put my bike in the back of my suv.
No room to fold them but room to remove the stem and stow in the bin
Should the heavy part (tires) be on handle side or wheel side?
The tires of the bike should be opposite of the wheel of the bin…
Thanks for watching!
A folding bike bag from Amazon works also
Yes, that would work too..
got a link and name of the product?
How did you keep the battery from sliding out whenever you unfolded it?
When you remove the key there is a pin that comes out the side of the battery to hold it in place..
It’s a neat design..
Good to know! That’s been my biggest problem whenever I unfold it. Trying to balance the heavy thing & keep the battery from hitting the ground!
I couple weeks ago someone was talking about a storage bag to put these bikes in. Does anyone have that info to share?
Great question, I asked about it on FB..
I will have to look for the link. I like the bins for storing inside the RV for now…
Can't seem to get my 2.0 ST in the 45 gallon Husky tote. Just doesn't seem to fit.
The derailleur hangs up on the side of the bin. What am I missing ?
When you put it in make sure the tires of the bike are opposite of the wheels of the tote…
Did you end up returning the Husky tote?@ March Harbour
Can you tell me the height of the tallest point on the bike while in the containers?
With the handlebars pulled out and the stem down the tallest point is 32”
Is there a bin that would fully fit the bikes? Want to get a ebike and store behind bunk by 5th wheel on a semi truck.
I am not aware of a bin that the bike would fit completely in…
You can buy two and turn one upside down like two big clam shells then us reusable wire ties or velcro type in a roll at harbor freight to hold them together.
Buy two and put them together like a big clam shell. Hold them together with reusable wire ties or velcro type you can buy in a roll at harbor freight.
Does the handlebar fit in the husky when it is folded down? If not, the Husky is too small.
We just use the quick disconnect and pull the handlebars straight up and out, stow on the side of the bin.
@@TNTRVing Not clear enough ["on the side"]....Is there sufficient Room to stow "inside" the Husky bin?
@@davidveasey735 Hello, yes there is room to store the handlebars inside the bin. What we do is unfasten the handlebars from the clamp that secures them in the tube, pull them up and out, after we unlatch the handle bar lock mechanism and fold that down. As for the seat we unclamp it and push it all the way down…
Follow up video coming soon to show how we put them in the rv. We will make a point of showing them stowed away
Thanks.. TNT
Would one of these totes fit an XPremium?
Not sure, but please respond when you find out.
Thanks for watching!
What size is the bin? Gallons?
45 gallon Husky from Home Depot
does the bin fit thru the door of your RV?
Yes, here is the video of us loading them in the RV… ua-cam.com/video/eKEz0INcwLw/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching and subscribing…
@@TNTRVing Expansion rod was genius! Thanks for the link.
Can you advise me the dimensions of your Husky bin
Dimensions: H 18.96 in, W 20.87 in, D 45.24 in Thanks for watching!
You gave misinformation. The Lectric Brand folding bikes ST and XP have the same exact battery.
Sorry you’re misinformed, the Lectric XP 2.0 and the Lectric XP Step-thru have a different base on the battery. The angles where they connect are different. Check out the website….
@@TNTRVing, LOL. I dont have to check the web site. I own both and have swapped and used the batteries in both . The lectric 1.0 and 2.0 are the same battery..
@@357digger we were referring to step thru and non step thru bikes. Not bike version 1 & 2
No problem
@@357digger attitude???