[Closed] Show me your bike vans

Digger90 - just need's a clean be fine 😉

Cheers Forge

Here's our project, no prizes the guessing the original owner 😉

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ex aa T4, mates got one of those, some bling rims there 🙂

Yeah, not sure how long they're staying on it, the original wheels were in the back when we picked her up and they've probably going back on soon.

Not sure it will ever be as nice as yours.

I've "upgraded" the standard 16" steels to 17" steels on mine as it's going to be going down forest tracks and campsites etc.... so didn't want the worry of damaging alloys, you can repair a steel with a hammer if need be 🙂

Not sure it will ever be as nice as yours.

Couldn't find a Navara for the right money/mileage, so made a compromise and got one of these for a snip.......

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Looking at all these makes me think I should get my finger out and finish mine... can anyone recommend somewhere in South wales or the midlands for lining and insulating a Trafic, plus sorting the electrics for leisure battery? Either that or where I can get kits from. It's already got extra windows and a Rock 'N Roll bed, just needs finishing.

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One of my suppliers does conversions. His work is as good as i have seen.

Anyhow, although he has built this on my competitions vehicle, i cant deny it looks bllody lovely.

Oh, and he is selling it as well.

Before anyone says i am promoting his work, i work for mercedes and have no interest in selling a VW. I have also recommended that he contact the powers that be about doing some proper trade advertising on here.

What do you think of this

More pics http://www.vanbodies.co.uk/photo_gallery.html

steve t,

Normally a few sellers on e-bay with lining kits. I have just insulated mine with sheepswool insulation from B+Q at GBP 15 a roll (got it for half price though) and it took 2 rolls and an afternoon as I already had mine lined.
Tidytransporters (www.tidytransporters.co.uk)do a simple leisure charging circuit with voltage sensing relay, cutoff switch and fused circuits. Should be a "simple" fit depending upon how many secondary systems you put in. I am planning on 2 light circuits, tv feed, playstation feed, and an inverter feed. Got my bed over christmas and have deicded on cooker type and position. A decent weekend should see it in place.

Regards,
Matt.

Slightly smaller than the T5 Massive, but;

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With a modified Fiamma rack it'll take five bikes (or eight broken down if you keep the seats down) and five folk. Note rare back windows to prevent puking/travel sickness opportunities...

I've the ply lining for the sides/wheelarches/barn doors of a SWB VW T5 taking up room in the garage - if anyone can use it, it's free if collected. All cut, drilled, shaped etc.
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Fiat Scudo Panorama 8 seats 2/3/3/:

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2nd and 3rd rows are the same bench of 2 and 1, drives like a car, a big car!

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and road bikes fit in sideways

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Mine's a work in progress, but getting there.

Thule Euroclassic for the bike. Bike fits behind the front seats broken up at a push for security when required.
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Fridge on the left, hob on the right in stowed position - final cushion's getting remade due to cock-up.
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Bed and limited sitting/dressing area when front seats are forward.
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This is my van. I've had this one since the summer. Have been running vans for around 3 years now (often with a car as well) and at the start of this year got a semi conversion for riding trips/racing and really liked it. Decided to buy a van to convert this winter to take the things I like and change the the bits I don't. While nosing for a shell I came across this for an absolute song.

I use it mainly for dh racing and it's a motocross conversion originally. It seats 5 legally, will sleep 3 and I can get 6 DH bikes in the back fully built with kit bags etc. It has hot water, shower, toilet, power, hob, grill, sink, fridge, tv/dvd/freeview, 2 water tanks (1 for living 1 for bike washing), mains hook up and other stuff as well. It is approximately the size of wales as well but just fits up my drive.

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I've got an 04 Astra Van which is a bit of a jack of all trades and consequently a master of none.

Pros: I can drive it to work without looking too much of a ****t although I do look like I'm delivering washing machines if I'm wearing a tie. It's more economical than an astra estate as its got less weight and obviously it drives just like a car. It was also fairly cheap, has aircon, cd player, reasonable seats. Oh, and apparently it'll do well over a ton, but thats not something I'd know about.

Cons: Bikes have to have the front wheel and seatpost out if you want to get them in the back. Its poxhall so feels a bit worn with anything over 70k on it. Also the 1.7cdti's have issues with the ECU - not a cheap fix. And girls are never impressed by vans if thats an issue.

To be honest, if you're going to get a van, get a proper one. Mine doesn't do anything that well and is a compromise. Next vehicle will be either a 5 series or a T5/Vivaro

Couple of quick questions.

I am considering (still) getting a Toyota Hi Ace and slowly converting it to add two rear seats with two additional side windows (found a converters).

Questions are: Can you fit a baby seat into the existing 3 seat set up?

and....

I want to avoid ex private ambulances. On the V5 etc- how do I spot these? 😕

My Dad is doing a camper van conversion at the moment, sadly it won't be available for mountain biking, but I as asking him about insulation. He said that the problem with most materials is that you get condensation that is then trapped against the side of the van causing them to rust. He is getting his done at a place in Bolton for £300 that is a spray foam insulation that is completely sealed against the body, so doesn't cause rust.

paulrockliffe - I would be very greatful for the contact info on that and thoughts on afterwards. 😀

markhoracekuk AT yahoo.com

Any update on the van purchase Rob?

Brycey

I was looking at the VW Caddy for a works car. I know not everyone likes them as they are not as big as a transporter or vito but for everyday driving they look okay and I've got a landrover for weekends away anyway. What do you think of yours? I looked at the 7 seat model as it was better value than the 5 seat with the plan to remove the two back seats. Can you get a bike in with the front wheel off if the back seats are out?

Cheers.

Is there something you can get that you can put in the back of any van without actually fixing to the floor (i.e. it's removable to swap between vans) to stop bikes moving around/falling over when upright?

anybody know what type of vehicle this is? converted army ambulance maybe?

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It's a Land Rover 101, either an Ambulance or a Radio body. Very capable off road, rather uncomfortable on road and rather thirsty. Very cool though.

And a Hannible on the roof.

Someone hasn't read the whole thread...

I know it's not bling or expensive or anything, but a good long log (wooden variety!) - cut a flat side, then three slots across it 2" wide for front wheel wedging. Alternatively screw/bracket on some old QR hubs.

anybody know what type of vehicle this is? converted army ambulance maybe?

Is he camping ontop to avoid being attacked by the wild Tabby cats of Surbiton or bitten by the wild killer earth worms?

Hairymechanic

It's a Caddy Maxi Life which has a higher interior spec that makes it a bit more car like. It was originally a 7 seater but all the rear seats are removed. It's a long wheelbase so there's a fair bit of room, but obviously it gives width and height to the Transporter. It's got the 2.0 140bhp TDI, and goes really well.

Because it's all windowed I need to get some foil window panels made up, but I'm intending to mainly using it in sunnier climes so I'm not too worried (although I'm racing at Inners next week and expect to be ****ing freezing).

Never tried only one row of seats out, but I'd imagine it would go in minus front wheel.

Cheers Brycey!

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Brycey I've got a set of those panels custom made for my old Master, I can find the suppliers name and contact details if you need them?

Seeing as we've got some more 101 porn and Hora loves rooftents so much I thought I'd post mine again.
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CHRIST! 8)

We now have this,

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but we did have this

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PePPeR - yes please mate

hora - Member
anybody know what type of vehicle this is? converted army ambulance maybe?

Instead of pretending to be an Expedition hardman camping out in deepest Surrey. Surely the owner of the said tired-wornout looking vehicle could just spend the 6mpg on a really fancy hotel to stay in each night?
Is he camping ontop to avoid being attacked by the wild Tabby cats of Surbiton or bitten by the wild killer earth worms?

I like it. sod it, we do a stupid sport. why not own a stupid vehicle. I have some mates who are looking at a 101 for a team van. it's a laugh, innit?

Van?

6 Bikes..

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Southern Italy in a day. Filled up a few times mind...:-)

now that's just being clever scotster.
nice ride!

Thanks Boxelder, I was thinking DIY at first but was curious if it existed as a product you could buy.

Brycey - would love to have a chat with you about your conversion on the Caddy.

We are going to get one in a couple of months and do the same.

Cant seem to see your email in your profile. Can you drop me an email (in profile).

nick.

If only it were mine. It's a good mate of mine who always makes his toys work very hard. The irony is that he left his X5 at home.

I'll let you get back to your vans...

6 bikes, but only 2 people???
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ctzsmith - picking my T5 up from them on Tuesday - the sprayline stuff is really impressive. Mail me if you want pics.

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ah well...

Ok - before we return to vans...

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...looking forward to combining Alps driving with Alps riding this year!

But more normally:

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I have recently purchased an ex police swb medium hi top 100 ps transit.
Initially I wanted a renault but heard loads of gearbox horror stories.
The transit's engine is chain driven and parts are relatively inexpensive.
good mpg 35+ will happily sit at 70-80.
I do look like a pikey though. Ho hum.

boxelder - can you post some pics on this thread of the sprayline finish when you get it back, it looks interesting from what I've read.

Uncanny I'd just logged on and you ask me a question - give me 5 mins....