Originally Posted by
veganbikes
I would put the covers on and take off the batteries only to remove weight from the rack as most hitch racks don't go to the weight needed to carry your bike. As someone who has the same bike I would not mount it with batteries but I also wouldn't worry about the batteries unless they are in a place to get easily damaged.
Thanks for confirming my thinking. Do you use a cover when you remove the batteries?
I am worried about them moving around in the back of the car (Subura Forrester) hence why I was looking for a bag to provide some protection. The Topeak bag might be an option. I have also seen Fahrer bags which might to the trick. Actually a sports bag with some padding would probably work now that I think about it.