Van - a big accessory!

[onslowe]

If hiring a van how do you secure the bike in the back, do they all have tie down points built in or do you have to lash around any supporting metalwork at the van sides. I have never hired before but if I need to travel to get a new bike then at the prices getting qoted it looks like a cheap option. Cheers

[Spike941]

My wife has a VW Caddy Maxi, car (Golf) derived van, but taller. 2 seats up front and 3 (split) behind. Very comfortable and good gas miles. Very long, 7 foot inside with rear seats removed, but not as high as a conventional van, and not too sure about the width. Will now go and see if my Explorer would fit in the back, sans screen. It has 2 side sliding doors and its best feature is the massive tailgate which acts like a giant umbrella, or sun shade. Will post the measurements when I get them, or I guess you could go on line and check them out on the VW website. Her's is a 2012 model,1.6 Tdi in Metallic Blackberry with 25K on the clock. Sounds like an Ad this, she might even be open to offers. If the bike fits, I might have it.

PS. Has A/C and built in SatNav, and privacy glass all round, apart from the cockpit obviously, oh, and Cruise Control.

You can rule out a VW Caddy, wide enough, long enough, just about a foot or so too low. Ideal for a monkey bike or moped I guess.

[johnnyboxer]

You can rule out a VW Caddy, wide enough, long enough, just about a foot or so too low. Ideal for a monkey bike or moped I guess.

Perfect for Trials bikes, you get 2 or 3 adult Trials bikes in a Caddy Maxi

[Standonit]

If hiring a van how do you secure the bike in the back, do they all have tie down points built in or do you have to lash around any supporting metalwork at the van sides. I have never hired before but if I need to travel to get a new bike then at the prices getting qoted it looks like a cheap option. Cheers

I have one of these from Demon Tweeks: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycl ... 19--wheels

They work really well, but in the newer Transits some have Plastic Flooring and when you load the chock will slide forward. To overcome this I just use a tie down strap to prevent it from moving forward.

And yes, there are plenty of tie down points in the van

[Standonit]

If hiring a van how do you secure the bike in the back, do they all have tie down points built in or do you have to lash around any supporting metalwork at the van sides. I have never hired before but if I need to travel to get a new bike then at the prices getting qoted it looks like a cheap option. Cheers

If you are considering renting and going a great distance because a lot of the rental companies will charge extra if you go over a certain amount of miles. For instance, I rented an Enterprise van out of Huntingdon and drove to Inverness and back. Had the van for a week and it only cost 181 Pounds.Enterprise has unlimited miles.

[garyboy]

yeah,, it never occurred to me to rent a van to pick up a bike . a few weeks ago it cost me £140 for the privilege of having a `professional` delivery van bring my bike to me complete with busted fork seals and multi scratches, as all part of the `service`.

[ollydog]

just a point on so call professional van del, ive used Roy Trevor at warrington to ship bikes and return from malaga, these guys normally ship furniture and have transported about a dozen bikes trips for me at a fraction of the price ave £250.

if you require bike shipping ring some of the big companies who would have part loads.does help if you are involved in logistics or have friends who do, just a thought.

never had any damage yet, tough wood

steve

[The Sarge]

I bought a Mercedes Vito 109 for trekking back and forth to France, it is a brilliant vehicle, seats 3 if the 3rd person is small, drives like a car cruising at 80mph, 40mpg is not a problem even fully laden, but the best bit is the price, they can be had for a lot less than an equivalent VW of the same year and mileage.

[boboneleg]

Well I'm probably ebbing against the flow but I have a high top van. For me the feeling of being able to stand upright in the back while securing bikes far outweighs the downsides.

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[SteveW]

Well I'm probably ebbing against the flow but I have a high top van. For me the feeling of being able to stand upright in the back while securing bikes far outweighs the downsides.

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Yours is the perfect bike accessory Bob. When I saw it was that it's maiden voyage as a bike transporter?
The high roof's are harder to find but much handier.