boot mounted bike rack on long journeys

[cyberknight]

I only have room on the car for a boot mounted bike rack with straps to hold it to the car as the roof space is taken up with a roof box , for holibobs i need to drive over 200 miles each way.
Apart from the obvious security issues when stopped at service stations etc would you trust one to keep your bike at motorway speeds for that sort of distance ?
A tow ball rack is not an option either as the car doesnt have one and i cant justify the cost of installation

 

[ianrauk]

Along with the rack straps I use a few bungee cords.

 

[T4tomo]

Apart from the obvious security issues when stopped at service stations etc would you trust one to keep your bike at motorway speeds for that sort of distance ?

I have done in the past. For security I locked a D lock and cable from the bikes to the roof rail support. The boot mounted rack was pretty solid (when properly mounted and strapped in place) so I had no qualms on that front.

 

[BrumJim]

It'll be fine. Done almost the equivalent before.

 

[Drago]

Provided its not resting on the tailgate glass - I've picked too many bikes off the motorway in my time to ever consider doing that myself - it would worry me not.

Do your checks every time you stop for a break and you're golden.

 

[cyberknight]

Probably not bother , although im healing well a week proper rest with no temptation to go out riding might be the better course of action