Show me your bike vans

[Stumpy]

VW T6, family wagon and ebike carrier

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What spec is that Rob?

 

[Swissrob]

I think you've hit the nail on the head Dom, I couldn't work out why I felt so at home in mine but understand now ? - although mine's obviously a high(er) class brothel as it's all (cream) leather

Leather is good it doesn't show the stains!

 

[Doomanic]

What spec is that Rob?

It's the Peaslake Alps version. Comes complete with his'n'hers Santa Cruz and matching riding apparel.

 

[Doomanic]

Leather is good it doesn't show the stains!

Cream leather does. Ask me how I know...

 

[Doomanic]

My lifted, AWD van. I love it. I wish they still made them.

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You Septics get a better choice of van, that's for sure! What's the gas mileage like on that thing?

 

[mark1a]

I've posted pics of my VW Caddy before. It's a LWB MPV version (Maxi Life), so it's registered as passenger vehicle which makes speed limits, etc less hassle. I've had from new and have modified it from standard spec since, such as tints, lowering, splitter, alloys, remap, etc.

 

[Neverbeentomoab]

I've posted pics of my VW Caddy before. It's a LWB MPV version (Maxi Life), so it's registered as passenger vehicle which makes speed limits, etc less hassle. I've had from new and have modified it from standard spec since, such as tints, lowering, splitter, alloys, remap, etc.

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Wow that looks fantastic. Thanks for posting ?

 

[Winryn]

I've a short wheel base latest shape partner. Actually is a superb drive and well worthy of its van of the year accolade. Drives like a car, loads of toys and with 130bhp it's nippy enough.

For me its a work vehicle and initially I would remove all my tools (which were in tstak boxes) if I went biking as they always felt in the way and likely to fall and damage the bike. Here's a pic of it strapped in. Fits in easily

F7FEBE4E-5AFD-48A2-AEE1-A54585F14489 by win rya, on Flickr

However, I wanted a solution that would secure my tools, allow me to travel with both on board and crucially still allow me to work and then go straight from work to hit the trails without going home. Bike now mounted on a van vault with the a fork mount. Doesn't need strapping in and is rock solid. Quicker to take the wheel off than strap it in. Added bonus is van works for work and play at the same time.

Current solution

IMG_1271 by win rya, on Flickr

Only zoomed out pic I have. (fork mount was still in transit at this point

61532086428__89488F2A-3B6D-4275-9DB6-04362D14B5AF by win rya, on Flickr

 

[kntr]

You Septics get a better choice of van, that's for sure! What's the gas mileage like on that thing?

I get about 16-17 miles per gallon.

 

[MrSimmo]

Fed up of lifting a levo into the back of the car after a ride so I’m thinking of buying a small van. What have people got The more pictures the better.

Was in exactly the same position. I bought a VW Transporter T5 Shuttle Short Wheel Base. Basically its a transporter but with rear aircon, mid and rear bench seats, opening windows down the side and more sound insulation. The third row of seats is kindly being stored in my sister in laws shed.

Ive got a young family so we drive all over Europe in it, hence why I didnt just buy a Kombi. It fits in a normal UK parking bay and car parks but can take 6 people, 4 adult size bikes (without taking off wheels), 2 surfboards, loads of family crap and a toilet!

Next time I buy a new car/van, I’ll get the new Caravelle as its quieter, has the swivel captains chairs and is generally more refined. Then our T5 will have a tuned RS3 engine dropped in it and will become my project van ?

 

[Nick m]

Hi all
I also have a NV200 van which is just right to fit the bikes in.
I can fit 3 bikes in without loosening the handlebars (1 facing the other way) and probably 5 if I undid them.
It is very good on fuel and I average around 45 mpg. Kangoo and Berlingos are too short and you have to store a bike diagonally. I have a 12v power washer screwed to the rear door and a water fountain bottle strapped in the back for muddy winter rides. We dont use the van for camping but I do a lot of metal detecting and fishing so I can store everything in the back. I would never go back to a car again as the van is just too handy.
Hope the info helps
Cheers
Nick

 

[Will Hesch]

I just purchased a 2020 Ram Promaster which we're converting to camp and bike and travel the U.S. in.
We'll sell our Turbo Guards on the road. www.centralcoastbikes.com

 

[B1rdie]

Made the move, now there is lots of room and comfort for the bikes, not so much for the family.

 

[jsalas2]

Not a van but a budget bike holder I made to fit an Amarok tailgate but would work for a van. Damn handy on holidays or whenever.

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Just what I need for my van. Do you have any plans or instructions. Did you bend the pipe that holds the tires. Thank you.

 

[jsalas2]

Made the move, now there is lots of room and comfort for the bikes, not so much for the family. View attachment 39313 View attachment 39314

Nice, what bike rack are you using to hold the bike tires. Thanks

 

[B1rdie]

Nice, what bike rack are you using to hold the bike tires. Thanks

Hi, its the kind of bike shop stand you can find on ebay, I live in Brazil and found these on mercado livre, the latin ebay.

 

[Mcharza]

Hi, its the kind of bike shop stand you can find on ebay, I live in Brazil and found these on mercado livre, the latin ebay.

Yes, I bought mine from eBay UK

 

[RCDallas]

was looking at a VW Caddy but wife wanted a more normal car/SUV so I got a Ford Kuga and built a portable rack for two Bikes in the back. Have added a third bike easily as well

 

[SteveSSS]

Berlingo with the middle seat removed, takes a medium Decoy and a small Vitus E-Sommet, they roll in and out fine and still plenty of storage space.

 

[sarnie63]

Transit Connect LWB
No messing about removing front wheel.....

 

[Geetsrevoel]

What ever size van you get, use a fork mount. Takes few seconds to take front wheel off. So much easier than faffing about with bungees, more secure too. ?

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Is that a short wheel base caddy?

 

[Geetsrevoel]

Transit Connect LWB
No messing about removing front wheel.....

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Has your van got rear seats (double cab?)

 

[InRustWeTrust]

Has your van got rear seats (double cab?)

Here is my shortbase caddy with 2 bikes with front tire still on and there is no problem to put in a third bike.

 

[2wheeledwalbert]

Is that a short wheel base caddy?

Yeah man. Just a short wheelbase ? works a treat

 

[manueloFRCR]

What ever size van you get, use a fork mount. Takes few seconds to take front wheel off. So much easier than faffing about with bungees, more secure too. ?

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where did you find the thru axle stand (fork mount) for inside the car?
I am unable to find one. Great car / transport

 

[OldGoatMTB]

Just google "bike fork mount" and go from there. Be sure you know if you have thru-axel, and size, etc.

 

[manueloFRCR]

Just google "bike fork mount" and go from there. Be sure you know if you have thru-axel, and size, etc.

now i feel like a moron

 

[fenwick458]

old pics but nothing much has changed. Only thing is I have to use 2 bungees to strap the e-bike in whereas with the bike in the picture 1 loosley wrapped bungee would do, tried using 1 with the e-bike and it slammed to the floor on the 1st corner!!
I am thinking about downgrading to a caddy maxi (although I've been saying that for ages and nothing has happened yet)
would be interested in some pics of a new bike in a caddy maxi.
the fork mount option certainly sounds interesting, I can't believe I've not heard of it before, seems so simple

 

[mark1a]

old pics but nothing much has changed. Only thing is I have to use 2 bungees to strap the e-bike in whereas with the bike in the picture 1 loosley wrapped bungee would do, tried using 1 with the e-bike and it slammed to the floor on the 1st corner!!
I am thinking about downgrading to a caddy maxi (although I've been saying that for ages and nothing has happened yet)
would be interested in some pics of a new bike in a caddy maxi.
the fork mount option certainly sounds interesting, I can't believe I've not heard of it before, seems so simple

There’s photos of my Caddy Maxi above in this thread from last year, with a size L Levo in the back. Fits OK on a bike rack with both wheels on and a couple of straps on the tie-down eyelets. Obvious less space than a Transporter but more car like to drive and easy to live with as a daily. Caddy’s are also a popular choice in the UK as British Gas have 8000 of them and they‘re auctioned off at decent prices from time to time, if you like KLM Blue.

 

[mr wilson]

Berlingo in its current guise.