Roof-Mounted bike racks are another option in bike-rack transportation.

Generally, they have up to a four bicycle capacity … depending on your RV manufacturer’s limits on roof-weight.

These racks are often made from lightweight aluminium and feature soft foam bumpers on the rack legs to protect your RV’s rooftop.

The beauty of the roof-mounted bicycle racks is that – they keep your bikes out of your hair when you aren’t using them – and the rack is easy to remove if you need to. Make sure you use a ladder though … and don’t stand on your roof!

For tent-trailer RVs a roof-mounted bike carrier can be a good choice because … the same racks which are designed for regular cars can also be bolted to the roof of some tent trailers – check if your brand fits into this category first!.

Depending on your model – some roof-mounted bike racks can offer the option of securing a roof-box onto your RV’s roof. The benefit of the roof-box is – that they can house and protect your bicycles from inclement weather – AND any avoid any damage that may have occurred if your bike had been tightly fastened in a vertical position on the RV roof.

The other pros of the roof-mounted bike racks are that: They are great for more unusual shaped bikes … and have a reputation for being kinder to the paintwork on your bike frame.

The cons of a roof-mounted bicycle rack are that: They aren’t very aerodynamic and can be hazardous under low-clearance bridges and tunnels – so take care!

And last but not least, (again – depending on the make and model you want), you may need to have a crossbar system fitted to your roof. Installation methods will vary with the different models.