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1Why not trying to fasten a roof rack (the part that holds the bike, not full rack) on the floor of the trailer? These are typically made to allow a fast mounting/unmounting of the bike and more importantly are designed to withstand the load of a moving vehicle - although finding one rated for a heavy ebike will be an issue.– RеnаudCommented Jun 26 at 12:30
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What are you DIY skills and budget and how much do you balance connivence against cost? Is the bike attachment needing to be removed when not in use or can it be permanent? This Can be done well for free with some 4x2 offcuts and a bit of rope, or you could spend many hundreds. Is security of the bikes a concern?– mattnzCommented Jun 26 at 21:55
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1@mattnz - the equipment and configuration i described (i.e. some sort of mount and some tie-downs) is an accurate representation of of my DIY skills and budget. i thought about building front and rear wheel "cradles" (triangles) out of 2x4s and then once again securing the rest of the way with tie-downs. Unfortunately, I do not have a saw to make the proper cuts, which is why I'm looking in the direction of something pre-built to hold the wheel(s) that can be fixed to the floor. Doesn't have to be removable. Security is not an issue as the bikes will not be in the trailer unattended.– Daveh0Commented Jun 27 at 1:17
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Screw two vertical 2x4 planks to the front fence, spaced so that the rear tyre fits snugly between them. Park the rear wheel there, this will keep the bike from falling over. Use one strap to fasten the bike to the frame on both sides (fence post mounts look sturdy). It doesn't need to be complicated. :) Hook the front wheel with a bungee cord to keep it from flopping left and right.– TorbenCommented Jun 27 at 10:58
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There seems to be a lot of space in that trailer for a couple of bikes. Laying them down and tying them to the floor or the frame - as you would do with any bulky item - seems the simpler option. Wanting the bikes to stand upright just adds unnecessary complexity.– PereCommented Jun 28 at 9:03
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