Guys, if you're going to load bikes into the back of a modern ute then you *must* tie the bikes down securely - particularly if you're going to hit the open road.
As some here will already know, when things go sour when travelling with bikes, we are invariably contacted to supply the right solution. It breaks my heart to hear of misfortune out there and see some beautiful bikes smashed - because people have accepted advice that is clearly not applicable in their circumstances. We get to see it all.
Every now and then someone captures it on video.
Here are a couple of screen shots.
Ute out on the open road, bikes in the back and the van from the opposite direction drives past. The gust of wind scavenges the tub and pulls the bikes up and out.
Bikes fly and bounce down the highway. Like many of the poor choices made out there, you never realize it until its too late and damage done.
Video here:
http://www.isi-carriers.com/temp/ute_fail/ute_fail.mp4
While I'm at it, we also see plenty of bent and broken roof mount systems under the very same circumstances so do be careful and check the bike when you feel that the car has been buffeted from passing vehicles.
When people are on holidays and something goes wrong, we move heaven and earth to get product out quickly but to be frank, it adds chaos to our ordered business. I would much prefer that all travel is smooth and zero hassle.
