We chose and test rode 2 of these sweet foldable electric bikes that fit comfortably in (or on) your RV. Check them out!
Recently, we purchased 2 electric bicycles and we haven’t had this much fun in years! Electric bikes are so incredibly convenient while living in our fifth wheel. They fold up and store right in our unit so we don’t have to worry about theft. They are always in our line of sight. I have compiled a list of 5 of our favorite choices for foldable electric bikes that fit right inside your RV. Why not save fuel and get some fantastic exercise with an efficient and quick new electric bike?
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Time to Downsize
We all know that the cost of fuel is skyrocketing and it doesn’t look promising that things will calm down any time soon. A few years ago, Dave and I decided that because the cost of everything was going up, we would make a huge change and start downsizing. We sold all of our assets and purchased a beautiful 33-foot fifth-wheel trailer, and a big Ford F350 Diesel truck, and headed out for the open road. What we needed next were the foldable electric bikes.
Ready to get some electric bikes
What we realized after a few months was that it was quite inconvenient to rip into town with a huge truck all the time. We decided to take our motorcycles out of storage and use them during the warmer months and the truck in the winter. Fast forward to today’s date where the fuel costs are even more absurd than we ever imagined.
We parked the motorcycles and hopped on the foldable electric bikes
It has effected our decision to now park the motorcycles in favor of something a little bit lighter on the wallet. We decided to get some electric bikes! Not just any e-bike though. When my hubby does research, he really gets into the meat of things. We chose what we think may be the best e-bike on the market for full time RV travelers.
The foldable electric bikes are so convenient and fun!
When we first set eyes on our new bikes we couldn’t believe how crazy it was that they fold up into such compact little units and when unfolded have some incredible power! The Vituvia foldable electric bikes have the most power for the price. Let’s get into why we chose these electric foldable bikes and why the other 3 bikes are fantastic options as well. Prices quoted are in US and may vary depending on where you live.
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Our Top 5 Choices of foldable electric bikes
Here’s our list and the specifications of some of the most compact and powerful foldable electric bikes for RV Living
Vtuvia SK20 Foldable Fat Tire 750w
US around $1499
| Battery | 48V 13AH Li-ion Battery |
| Motor | 48V 750W |
| Controller | 48V 9 mosfets |
| Frame | 6061 Aluminum alloy |
| Display | High Definition LCD |
| Fork | Hydraulic fork |
| Brake | Mechanical disc |
| Tyres | 20’’ * 4.0 KENDA |
| Derailleur | 7 Speed Shimano |
| Light | LED Front Light |
| Throttle | Thumb/Half twist throttle |
| PAS | 1:1 intelligent pedal assistant system |
| Color | Green / Blue / Black |
| Accessories | Fenders Rack Bell |
Vtuvia SF20 Step thru Foldable Fat Tire 750w
US around $1379
| Battery | 48V 13AH Li-ion Battery |
| Motor | 48V 750W |
| Controller | 48V 9 mosfets |
| Frame | 6061 Aluminum alloy |
| Display | High Definition LCD |
| Fork | Hydraulic fork |
| Brake | Mechanical Disc |
| Tyres | 20’’ * 4.0 KENDA |
| Derailleur | 7 Speed Shimano |
| Light | LED Front Light |
| Throttle | Thumb/Half twist throttle |
| PAS | 1:1 intelligent pedal assistant system |
| Color | Red / White / Black |
| Accessories | Fenders Rack Bell |
VoltBike MARINER STEP-THRU
US around $1799
| SKU | MARINER STEP-THRU |
|---|---|
| Weight | 68.000000 |
| Motor | 48v 500W Hub Motor Bafang |
| Battery | 48V 16Ah Panasonic Li-ion |
| Frame Size | 17″ Step-Through |
| Bottom Bracket | Neco 910, 23.5mm + 120mm + 23.5mm |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc brakes front/rear Tektro Auriga HD-E500 |
| Brake Lever | Wuxing 108PDD+BS108 with safety power cut |
| Chain | KMC Rust Buster |
| Crankset | Aluminum Alloy-6061 52T Crank, 165mm with Outer Guard |
| Derailleur Guard | Rear Metal Derailleur Guard |
| Fork | Mozo Fatman-20 with 80-120mm travel |
| Freewheel / Casette | Sunrace M2 Freewheel Super-Low 7 Speed 13-34T |
| Hubset | Alloy 6061 Electric Motor |
| Pedals | Wellgo F-265T Folding Pedals |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera RD-410 7 speed direct rear derailleur |
| Rims | 20 inch with 36 spokes |
| Seat Post | Promax SP-252 Aluminum 6061 Alloy, 27.2mm*350mm |
| Seat | Velo VL-8020E |
| Shifter Type | Shimano Tourney TX50R6CT Thumb Shifter Plus 7-Speed |
| Stem | Aluminum Alloy SVMONO SM-A150-8R, diameter 28.6mm, bore: 25.4mm, weight: 520g |
| Tires | Kenda Krusade K1188 20×4, Wire Bead |
| Folded Dimensions | 45″x26″x19″ (length x height x width) |
Vtuvia Snail 20
Best Budget Folding Electric Bike
This one has to be ordered directly from Vtuvia. No price on site.
| Motor | 36V 250W Rear hub brushless motor |
| Battery | 36V 7Ah Removeable lithium battery |
| Display | Premium LCD display with backlight |
| Charger | US standard, 5-6 hours charging time |
| PAS | 1:1 intelligent pedal assistant system |
| Brake | Karasawa front and rear disc brakes |
| Derailleur | Shimano 7 speed rear derailleur |
| Frame | 6061 aluminium alloy foldable frame |
| Max Distance | About 30 miles with level one assist |
| Max Speed | 25-30km/h |
| Tyres | 20*1.95 |
RadExpand 5 Electric Folding Bike 750W
US around $1499
Motor: 750W rear geared hub motor
Top speed: 32 km/h (20 mph)
Range: 45-72 km (25-45 mi) depending on user input
Battery: 48V 14Ah (672 Wh)
Weight: 28.3 kg (62.5 lb)
Max load: 125 kg (275 lb)
Rear rack max load: 27 kg (59 lb)
Brakes: Mechanical disc brakes
Extras: Sturdy kickstand, LED display, 7-speed shifter, integrated head/tail/brake LED lights, bell, 4 pedal assist settings, half-twist throttle, mounting for front and rear racks/accessories
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Planning on purchasing a new e-bike? Here are 7 things to consider
- Comfort
- Cost
- Power of the bike
- Storage space
- Brakes: hydraulic or mechanical
- Ease of maintenance (some bike shops do not take care of e-bikes)
- Battery size and recharging time
riding is the way to go in 2022.
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Foldable E-bikes fit
I have to say that I think the best thing about having an e-bike is how it fits into our life. We are able to store ours with ease as we travel. They are really fun to ride on trails or to the grocery store. They are worth the little bit higher price to give you the convenience of pedal assist.
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Even the puppy loves the electric bike
The puppy fits in a basket on the back of my bike so I can always take her along. We are in love with the fact that we can exercise more frequently and get outdoors by just hopping on the bikes. There are ample trails everywhere we go. I hope this information helps you in your decision making. If you decide to get yourself an e-bike, just enjoy the ride! Oh, and by the way, they go fast…so don’t forget the helmet!
Keep your electric bike safe
These new e-bikes are a very hot commodity so do not forget a top-of-the-line locking system. We recommend this one. There is no perfect lock out there as anyone that wants your stuff will try their hardest to get it. Just be aware of your bike at all times and thwart the thieves with something. I better get rolling…Dave and Sadie are waiting. We’re hitting the trails. See you next time. Shannon
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