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Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:42 am
by 666rog
OK chaps, need some advice. Next year i will probably be getting rid of my tow car so will need a replacement. I will have another car but wont be putting a tow bar on. At a few rallies i have seen people with a bike in the back of a people type carrier with the rear seats removed. I need something that i can use localy so i dont bang up loads of miles on my replacement car and something that can get my 400 in the back. If I wanted 2 bikes at a rally i could drag the 666 on the trailer. Not looking to spend a fortune. Your ideas please gentlemen.

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:00 pm
by Wolfie
Peugeot Expert wigwam with wheelchair access Rog..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from= ... r&_sacat=0

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:13 pm
by Olde Coney
Wolfie is dead right there Rog.....Big Paul has a similar vehicle (with disabled ramp) and it works perfectly, his is a VW Caddy and I'm sure it would still be able to safely pull another bike on a trailer ....

Perfect for the job ....in fact you could argue that one vehicle would be enough to meet your requirements mate Thumbs Up

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:11 pm
by Triple Parts
Ex Motability Peugeot Expert Teepee and you can put some Indians in it at the Northern :D

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:46 pm
by Neil the Don
If you are only planning on using it to move your bikes around, would it be 6 times a year or so ?

Renting a Transit for the weekend would probably be a lot cheaper than the depreciation on anything you buy over the year ?

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 5:41 pm
by fnuseless
Neil the Don wrote:If you are only planning on using it to move your bikes around, would it be 6 times a year or so ?

Renting a Transit for the weekend would probably be a lot cheaper than the depreciation on anything you buy over the year ?
Neil that is a good point.
also you will not fit a tow bar to a wheel chair adapted veicle as the rear is cut away to allow ramp to fold down.

,my caddy is great for 1 bike 2 is a no no but can take 3 people in comfort.

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:26 pm
by robh1f
OR !!!! we can swap ........................you can have the Trafic and I will have the CL63 as and when mate Thumbs Up :smt003

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:30 pm
by g6mow
Why not get a small van and use for everyday transport. Vans are not what they used to be, they are just as comfortable as a car and most of them have plenty bells and whistles. I'm on my 3rd Fiat/Pegeout Scudo/Expert 1.6 diesel 90hp with no problems whatsoever. Fuel economy is fantastic although you won't break any land speed records!! I get 2 bikes in no problem and it also doubles up as accommodation at rallies.

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:39 pm
by Triple Parts
Rog, this is my Tepee, before the belts were removed...

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:41 pm
by Triple Parts
Bike fits snugly between rear seats or they can be taken out...

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:43 pm
by Triple Parts
close up....

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:45 pm
by Triple Parts
Ramp up. I ended up taking the ramp off as it was touching the rear number plate, the floor is so low it isn't really an issue.

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:55 pm
by Wolfie
We solved the number plate issue ded easy Tony.. the bike goes in backerds.

The winch then holds the back end down secure and the rear straps compress the forks..

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:45 pm
by El Presidente
I'd be concerned about overloading, I mean the bike AND Roger :shock:

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:20 pm
by nipper
You got a point there Rick :D

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:27 am
by 666rog
Neil the Don wrote:If you are only planning on using it to move your bikes around, would it be 6 times a year or so ?

Renting a Transit for the weekend would probably be a lot cheaper than the depreciation on anything you buy over the year ?
A top point Neil and one that is in my consideration list. I would probably also use it as a local runabout so i dont put miles on a nice car.

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:27 am
by 666rog
El Presidente wrote:I'd be concerned about overloading, I mean the bike AND Roger :shock:
OFF. :D

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:31 am
by 666rog
Tony, I do like that tepee (or wigmam as wolfie calls it). I will look at these and one of them vans that Simon has. Thanks guys.

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:33 am
by 666rog
Tony_d123 wrote:Ex Motability Peugeot Expert Teepee and you can put some Indians in it at the Northern :D
If they are short on Indians for the northern rally, I can bring some along :D :D :D

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:48 am
by g6mow
The best thing about a van is they only have 2 1/2 seats so you don't end up being the local taxi :D them Teepees are like a bloody mini bus :D

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:02 pm
by Triple Parts
g6mow wrote:The best thing about a van is they only have 2 1/2 seats so you don't end up being the local taxi :D them Teepees are like a bloody mini bus :D
Not if you take the rear seats out. The big advantage of the Tepee is it is essentially a Peugeot Expert van with windows but classed/taxed as a car, so no VAT when buying from a dealer.

Re: Bike transport

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:43 pm
by Neil the Don
g6mow wrote:The best thing about a van is they only have 2 1/2 seats so you don't end up being the local taxi :D them Teepees are like a bloody mini bus :D
Less of a problem for this years rally . I doubt w`ll be getting a lift to the Indian restaraunt this time round :P :P :P