by jfox Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:46 pmHello all. Anyone here use their A van to hall bikes. If so i would be interested to see how you secure them. I was considering installing some tie down hooks but have yet to find a decent pair.
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jfox
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jfox- Number of posts : 111
Location : La Mesa CA
Registration date : 2011-05-20
kiwimopar- Number of posts : 759
Location : New Zealand
Registration date : 2010-01-23
I haven't done it, but I guess if you are going to haul bikes a lot...you might consider building a frame inside the van.
RodStRace- Number of posts : 3046
Location : Chino Valley
Registration date : 2010-01-21
I've hauled one in my B, but not the A's.
If you want something permanent, you can install hooks in the floor.
If you want something a bit less intrusive CHEAP, try placing a 2X12 along the front of the space with the hooks through it. This can also support the front wheel (maybe a couple 2X4s on each side to locate) and could be easily removed.
For a real nice setup, consider fabricating something like this for the inside. Either removable or permanent.
http://www.discountramps.com/truck-wheel-chock.htm
If you want something permanent, you can install hooks in the floor.
If you want something a bit less intrusive CHEAP, try placing a 2X12 along the front of the space with the hooks through it. This can also support the front wheel (maybe a couple 2X4s on each side to locate) and could be easily removed.
For a real nice setup, consider fabricating something like this for the inside. Either removable or permanent.
http://www.discountramps.com/truck-wheel-chock.htm
slowflapper- Number of posts : 957
Location : GA
Age : 55
Registration date : 2010-07-29
Bikes like bicycles or bikes like motorcycles? I don't think my FL would fit in my van, maybe if you had drag bars on it.
jfox- Number of posts : 111
Location : La Mesa CA
Registration date : 2011-05-20
probably because the FL IS the size of an A100:). I was looking more for a clean flush mount d-ring (or whatever you call those things on the rails of truck beds)to attach tye downs to for track motorcycles.
RodStRace- Number of posts : 3046
Location : Chino Valley
Registration date : 2010-01-21
Flush mount D rings are found at RV and trailer supply shops. They require cutting holes and having a strong backer. You also need 2 in front, 2 in back for each bike, since you aren't talking about a way to keep the front wheel locked. Take a look at the link I posted, it could be made from metal or if this is a bucks down deal, wood.
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
Why not just find a good M/C trailer??or build one from atrailet kit from home depo or harbor freight?/
bugeye bob- Number of posts : 383
Location : atlanta georgia
Age : 68
Registration date : 2009-02-02
If I ever finish my van I want to put a couple of my old skool minibikes in the back ( Bonanza, Rupp,Cat,Bird) to take to car - van shows, and show off. Of course they don't weight much so probably some small hooks.
RodStRace- Number of posts : 3046
Location : Chino Valley
Registration date : 2010-01-21
Unless you already have them, be prepared to pay!
They have a following, and they are even reproducing Bonanzas and the Tacos, but they are not cheap.
http://gokartsusa.com/taco22minibike.aspx
http://gokartsusa.com/Bonanza-Minibike.aspx
http://www.oldminibikes.com/vintage-mini-bikes/
They have a following, and they are even reproducing Bonanzas and the Tacos, but they are not cheap.
http://gokartsusa.com/taco22minibike.aspx
http://gokartsusa.com/Bonanza-Minibike.aspx
http://www.oldminibikes.com/vintage-mini-bikes/
bugeye bob- Number of posts : 383
Location : atlanta georgia
Age : 68
Registration date : 2009-02-02
Rod I have a small collection mainly frames but all 60's era ,My Bonanza, Rupp and a Fuji are all complete and ready to ride. And yes they are expensive as old skool vans.
