Hiace bike ramp

[pkplex]

Gidday,

Bought a hiace supercustom van a few sleeps ago because I needed to cart bikes around.

But I need some kind of ramp gizmo to load the bike on.. any ideas where / how I can bodgy one up?

Last resort would be a large plank-o-wood, but are there any other ready made things which I could use on the cheap?

Cheers

[Gremlin]

Plank of wood is the cheapest option (you don't define what's cheap/expensive).

Buying a metal folding ramp, more expensive, how much depends on what you want. MX ramps are cheap, have a lower weight limit (around 100-150kg). I have one from Repco, often on special around the $100-$120 mark. Bi fold, 340kg weight limit and arched at the top to assist with low belly pans clearing the top of the ramp. Too sharp an angle at the top and bikes bottom out.

If you haven't done this kind of thing before, get mates to help until you get comfortable. Tie the ramp off to stop it moving as well (or stick a bolt through the top, lot of options)

[Tazz]

To lazy to look if ramps were included but Torpedo 7 has a big sale ending today.

[mossy1200]

I have a lite ace van about 1991.

Last load was a k100lt touring bike. Had to remove the screen to get it in.

I have a folding ally ramp and have made a wooden piece screwed onto the top that locks in on the bumper.
280kg bike loaded by myself no issues.

[pkplex]

Plank of wood is the cheapest option (you don't define what's cheap/expensive).

Buying a metal folding ramp, more expensive, how much depends on what you want. MX ramps are cheap, have a lower weight limit (around 100-150kg). I have one from Repco, often on special around the $100-$120 mark. Bi fold, 340kg weight limit and arched at the top to assist with low belly pans clearing the top of the ramp. Too sharp an angle at the top and bikes bottom out.

If you haven't done this kind of thing before, get mates to help until you get comfortable. Tie the ramp off to stop it moving as well (or stick a bolt through the top, lot of options)

Ahhhh so like this thing here then: http://catalogues.repco.co.nz/#view=...08&saleId=6573 ?

[pkplex]

I have a lite ace van about 1991.

Last load was a k100lt touring bike. Had to remove the screen to get it in.

I have a folding ally ramp and have made a wooden piece screwed onto the top that locks in on the bumper.
280kg bike loaded by myself no issues.

IIRC Hiaces are a little taller than liteaces? Regarless, I need to cart an R6 and possibly a ninja 250... should be ok I guess, Cheers

[pkplex]

To lazy to look if ramps were included but Torpedo 7 has a big sale ending today.

Thanks, will have a geeze

[mossy1200]

Usable height inside is about the same as my work 2009 Hiace.
The liteace is 4wheel drive. Its deck height is very high but its a tall roof model.

The ramp is 8 years old and going strong. Wouldn't want go with a plank as a long term solution. Ok if its a occasional thing in the dry.

Also the ramp has a slight arch shape that stops the belly out when one front wheels on the deck but the rear hasn't got there yet.

[nodrog:Me]

A laminated scaffold plank that is past its used by date is cheap, will take a retardadly high weight load, and will last forever.

[pkplex]

I reckons I will just flog the one from repco.

So assuming I can get a bike in me van, any tips on tying it down?

I am guessing some kind of put the bolt back that was used to bolt the seats type deal is required.. with some kind of.. gizmo to latch tie downs onto ( have not even looked at the seat bolts/mounts yet ).

Any optimal positions? I ideally want to leave one row of seats in ( as in the front most seats ).

If possible I would also like room for an elephant, and a matress, and perhaps a bbq, and for the arrangement to increase both the horsepower and monetary value of the bikes transported.

Cheers

[mossy1200]

I reckons I will just flog the one from repco.

So assuming I can get a bike in me van, any tips on tying it down?

I am guessing some kind of put the bolt back that was used to bolt the seats type deal is required.. with some kind of.. gizmo to latch tie downs onto ( have not even looked at the seat bolts/mounts yet ).

Any optimal positions? I ideally want to leave one row of seats in ( as in the front most seats ).

If possible I would also like room for an elephant, and a matress, and perhaps a bbq, and for the arrangement to increase both the horsepower and monetary value of the bikes transported.

Cheers

I took the centre bottom seatbelt bolts out and bolted tags in their place as mine was a 7 seater originally.
I bolted 2 tag up front behind each seat and made a wheel bracket also.
You can just see the rt tag location in top corner of photo.(tag just out of view)

[pkplex]

I took the centre bottom seatbelt bolts out and bolted tags in their place as mine was a 7 seater originally.
I bolted 2 tag up front behind each seat and made a wheel bracket also.
You can just see the rt tag location in top corner of photo.(tag just out of view)

You are a champion and a scholar, Thanks.

Where did you download the tag gizmos from though?

[Gremlin]

Ahhhh so like this thing here then: http://catalogues.repco.co.nz/#view=...08&saleId=6573 ?

Exactly that one.

IIRC Hiaces are a little taller than liteaces? Regarless, I need to cart an R6 and possibly a ninja 250... should be ok I guess, Cheers

Hiaces vary quite a lot in models. The latest shape alone has 2 lengths, 2 widths and 3 heights (not all combos tho). Previous model had 3 lengths, at least 2 heights, one width I think. Current shape lowest roof has around 1330mm load height, highest roof is 1630mm internal height. Sports bikes are pretty low, but check your requirements. Utes don't have a maximum height, but if your bike doesn't fit inside the van...

To keep seats inside as well, you need to run the measurements. How long are the bikes, seats need at least 300mm foot space to a bulk head, then you have the actual seat itself, then the bikes behind.

I've just replaced my ute with a Hiace, so have just gone through all those requirements... ended up with this...

[mossy1200]

You are a champion and a scholar, Thanks.

Where did you download the tag gizmos from though?

I made them from plate steel. like a D shape bent at 45 angle with 2 10mm holes for mounting and a 14mm hole for tie down straps.
I then cut the carpet open in a slot and drilled through the surface into the engine bay area. Bolted through with large square washers on the inside to spread the load.

Centre piece is also hand made. I haven't used that in years now as im not racing. If you cant make one PM me and ill have a look for it. I think its in the garage. Its not a necessary item but it was good to have a secure front wheel when taking the bike long distance. made tie down easier also to have the wheel secure from turning.

[Ocean1]

http://www.topmaq.co.nz/item/view/2p...r?sku=AVRA1920