Pro bike cover, also covered up truck tail lights

[ruffruff]

Are you just sitting the rack in the bed of the truck? If so, how is that any different from just standing the bike up in the bed, with no rack?

Yes, the rack just sits in the bed. It provides a very stable platform so the bike is up right, not resting on the frame or pedals etc. and it is very stable from tipping over.
If you just just stand the bike up in the bed, whats to keep it from tipping over on every turn?

 

[Rick badgolfer]

An update...from Pro Bike....they contacted me, said they were very sorry about my issue with the cover and gave me a full refund. They stated that they were unaware of the potential problem and were pleased that I had brought it to their attention. I did look over their Amazon website description and would suggest they add this potential issue depending on size of bike and cover to the description. Cheers

 

[Yamahonian]

I have the same cover on my motorhome, but with such a large vehicle the covered bikes don't block the brake/turn lights.

I'd like to make two recommendations:
1. A cargo net makes wrapping the cover a lot easier. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07D6LTL7K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Note that this is Amazon Canada

2. You could install a set of turn/brake lights on your bike carrier. I used a set of these to tow my 1974 VW Thing behind my motorhome. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07PJT2TVC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Again, these are Canadian prices.

If your vehicle has an electrical connector for a trailer installing a set of lights would be a relatively easy task. Having to install a wiring kit would be a bit more complicated.

Can you please explain how to use the cargo net to wrap the bike cover while driving, to stop it billowing in the wind?

 

[EliRezra]

oh god I ran into the same issue with my truck last month. I ended up cutting a small slit in the cover and using bungee cords to pull it up over each taillight. Have any of you tried sewing in a mesh panel to keep the cover tight but let the lights show through?

 

[McApple]

I mounted stick-on LED trailer lights from Curtis to my Ebike rack. Since the license plate was also blocked, I also added a facsimile license plate.

I got the plate from Amazon, it is smaller than a regular license plate; apparently, in numerous jurisdictions, full-sized facsimile plates are illegal.

 

[6zfshdb]

Most e-bikes are weather resistant, at least mine are. I just cover individual parts that are sensitive to rain & road grit. I mostly use these silicon stretch bowl covers and water resistant gardeners arm sleeves:

Where necessary, a few layers of plastic wrap covered with an ace bandage can also be used.

In addition to not blocking tail lights & license plates, I find these products a lot quicker and easier to put on and take off.