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Taking bikes away with your Go-Pod
A practical guide to carrying bikes with a Go-Pod, including why bikes are useful on touring trips, how owners often carry bikes inside the caravan, and what to check before travelling.
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Can I carry bikes in my Go-Pod?
Yes, many Go-Pod owners carry bikes inside the caravan while travelling. It can be a simple option because it avoids fitting a separate bike rack on your tow vehicle and keeps the bikes out of road spray, mud and weather during the journey.
The important bit is preparation. Bikes need to be positioned carefully, secured so they cannot move, and kept away from anything they could scratch, rub or damage. A quick test fit before your trip is well worth doing.
How bikes can be carried inside a Go-Pod
Owners have carried bikes inside their Go-Pods by positioning them carefully through the centre walkway and anchoring them so they cannot move while towing. The exact fit depends on the bike size, handlebar width, pedals and how the interior is arranged.
Use a stand if it helps
A simple wheel stand can help keep a bike upright while you work out the best position, especially during a test fit at home.
Position through the walkway
Many owners position bikes lengthways through the centre of the Go-Pod, keeping handlebars, pedals and wheels away from delicate surfaces where possible.
Use cushions as buffers
Backrest cushions can be used as soft buffers between the bike and furniture, helping protect the interior from rubbing or knocks.
Anchor to the table leg
Some owners use bungee cords or rope to anchor bikes to the table leg, helping stop them sliding or tipping while the Go-Pod is moving.
Try the layout before your trip
Before towing, check that the bikes are stable, secured, not pressing hard against furniture or appliances, and not blocking anything you may need to access. Remove loose accessories such as bottles, pumps, bags or lights before travel.
Why not just fit a bike rack to the front?
Go-Pods previously offered a front-mounted Fiamma bike rack option, shown in the photos here. It could carry a bike on the front of the caravan, but it came with some important compromises.
The main issue was that fitting a front bike rack meant the front storage box could not be fitted. Adding bike weight at the front could also make it easier to exceed the maximum nose weight, especially once gas, equipment and other touring items were added.
Nose weight matters
Before carrying anything on the front of a caravan, always consider nose weight, total payload and how the load affects towing stability. If in doubt, ask before fitting or loading anything heavy at the front.
Check the fit, weight and payload
Carrying bikes inside a Go-Pod can work well, but it is still part of your load. Before travelling, check that the bike will physically fit, that it can be secured, and that its weight has been allowed for in your available payload.
Will the handlebars fit?
The Go-Pod door opening is around 60cm wide, so handlebar width is the first thing to check. Some bikes may need to be angled carefully through the doorway, and very wide handlebars may make loading awkward.
Door width: approx. 60cm
Is there enough length?
The footwell length is around 205cm, which gives enough room for many bikes to be positioned lengthways. Bigger bikes, wide bars, mudguards, baskets, child seats or bulky accessories can all make the fit tighter.
Footwell length: approx. 205cm
What about payload?
Almost all Go-Pods have an MTPLM of 750kg and a MiRO of 580kg, giving a starting payload of around 170kg before accessories, luggage and touring equipment. The weight of each bike comes out of that remaining payload.
Typical starting payload: approx. 170kg
Check the dimensions and weights before travelling
Additional fitted accessories reduce the usable payload, so always allow for the real weight of your bikes, luggage and equipment.
Make sure bikes are secure before travelling
This guide is intended as practical owner guidance only. Whether a bike fits comfortably inside your Go-Pod depends on the bike size, handlebar width, pedals, accessories, interior layout and how the bike is positioned.
Before towing, check that the bikes cannot move, rub, tip over or damage furniture, appliances, windows, blinds or flooring. Always account for bike weight within your available payload.
Bike carrying checklist
• Test fit the bike before your trip, not on the morning you leave.
• Secure bikes so they cannot slide, tip or bounce while towing.
• Protect contact points such as pedals, bars, wheels, chains and brake levers.
• Remove loose accessories such as bottles, lights, pumps and bags.
• Allow for bike weight, fitted accessories and luggage within the remaining payload.
Need the key Go-Pod measurements?
Before carrying bikes, check the main Go-Pod dimensions, weights and payload figures so you know what will fit and how much load you have available.