LWB van, I sling 2 bikes and 3 people in it. Tinted windows for extra security and same reasons as everyone else that recomends a van.
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LWB van, I sling 2 bikes and 3 people in it. Tinted windows for extra security and same reasons as everyone else that recomends a van.
Old Man
Van of course but what type. New Ford Transit is probably one of the best or a Merc but they don't come cheap so most settle for a Toyota or similar.
Forum whore
An excellent question and one that I have gone backwards and forwards with for a while.
I guess also personal circumstances and budget need to come into consideration, not just ideal world unlimited resources. My mode of transport that takes my bike to race meets also is my 1/2 of the family modes of transport. Drive to work, drop kids off at school, clubs etc. A Van while probably the best for race bike transportation is not the best vehicle for the other 90% of what I would use that vehicle for... I currently car and trailer but on that long drive home from Manfield to Auckland would like to cruise home at 110kph not 99kph and get home an hour earlier... I thought a double cab ute (such as Hilux, Triton, Rodeo etc) would be my next best option... is it?
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Would a bike fit on the tray!? Maybe on an angle but you would need the tailgate down other wise, is that a bad thingOriginally Posted by Cleve Brown
And other have said gear being outside is an issue, though supercheap and the like sell large steel boxes you could have next to the bike to lock and store all your gear in.
Hardcore Biker
van definately the best/easiest. I got LWB hiace for $3k. Reliable (so far) - been up to pukekohe and down to ruapuna, and far easier and faster on the road than the trailer. Slept in the van at pukekohe so saves on accomadation and it's much better than the car/trailer in the wet.
You can also use the van for other stuff and as a daily runabout.
I still got the trailer if anyone wants to buy it.......
no more pies
Was gonna go holden crewman. 4 seats, back for the bike, and lockable tool kits etc.
Am going towards enclosed trailers at present. I agree with Cleve, as a second vehicle, a van doesn't do what I want it to, so unless I have space and money to burn, for once a month outings, the turck and trailer gives more space, and when I get an enclosed trailer/convert mine, the stuff will be every bit as safe. (no van is bogan proof!)
Still think a van would be mint for one or two people, and when circumstances dictate, I might get one ($600 petrol hiace in gordonton at the moment!! 160,000 kms, but a bit old and rough)
but unless you are buying those big arse huge long wheelbase transits, volkswagens, mercedes etc, the standard LWB Hi ace, caravan, l300 etc vans aren't big enough to leave a row of seats in the back, and get the bikes in.
Also the nasty issue of vehicle safety, head ons in vans? I know that flys in the face of the dangers of racing, but To me anyway, vans handle nastily, and crash worse. If I screw up while driving, I don't want my wife and baby to pay the price for that.
Trailers can be arse, but if well maintained etc, there isn't a real problem.
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Forum whore
LWB? whats that stand for?
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Wannabe racer
Long Wheel base as opposed to SWB (Short Wheel Base)
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Long Wheel Base
Just longer basically
Forum whore
haha sweet as thanks
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In the riders seat
Even loaded on a angle you still need the tailgate down on a doublecab (unless it's the bucket or a RS125), I've done thousands of Km in a double cab carting two bikes with wheels resting on the tailgate and it hasn't ever been a problem
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Hardcore Biker
Are you guys buying brand new plush vans or somthing?!
You can easily get a van for well under a grand, maybe $1500 if you want a flash one
I use my classic 1975 corolla wagon and a trailer, I'm getting a bike trailer soon, holds three bikes.
Vans are a bit better though as you can just chuck everything in the back and get changed etc inside, but a cage and a trailer is fine.
What do you need a 4x4 to tow a trailer for? They handle worse than vans, and although they might be good for towing, you're only towing a couple of bikes not a car or somthing!
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I just found my race van...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-71299424.htm
Ofcourse it can fit a bike.
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The Dream.
Oh bitchin' I'll refrain from bidding since you spotted it first ok?
Back on topic, cheap vans eh? hmmm
now where's some dirt!
Yep one vote for a van. Had my 86 hiace (2L petrol) since feb last year and have hardly spent a $$$ on it. Tyres and wheel bearings is about it. Done over 30000kms in it now (ticked over 200000km on sunday) and 10000km in last 4 months. Good security and not too much of a hassel to drive around. Can fit 3 bikes and 3 people in there (at a stretch) but easily 2 people, bikes and gear. Paid $1400 for mine.
Yeah only major concern is having a crash in it, be very dodgy if that was the case. Something I don't really want to think about actually.
Probably look at upgrading to a later model (mid 90's) hiace in the next year or so. Just for a bit more comfort and also better crash protection.
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