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Post by leethal on May 9, 2010 5:18:39 GMT -5
I'm wondering what you guys use to move bikes around, I cant decide between a van or a trailer. Soon I'll be in the money and wanna get rid of the 1985 Volvo wagon... I like the functionality of both platforms, but I'm leaning towards the safe confines of a transit or transporter....(also good for moving band equipment)....  |
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Post by motormike on May 9, 2010 7:56:31 GMT -5
I use both... a trailer (one rail) and my pick up... I think in Australia they call them.. pick ups. Depends on the length of the trip... camping gear...etc etc... one other advantage is you can trailer one bike and haul another for your buddy along with the gear.. tough to do in a van. The van does offer better security and a place to crash overnight.... after that sticker shock found at the counter of the Holilday inn. Trailer.. and a van... best if both worlds.  |
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Post by crazypj22 on May 9, 2010 8:32:39 GMT -5
In Australia they call them 'Ute's'  It's a question I have some experience with ;D If you have space to store it, trailer, (but, open type isn't secure.) This can be an issue some places, even stopping for gas (unless you have someone with you to keep an eye on things)  I've never had an enclosed trailer, they are heavier to drag around and a lot more expensive but look more 'professional' ;D Tranny is better to 'hide stuff' but has limited tie down points if you carry 3 bikes (not really a problem) If your carrying musical equipment it's probably more secure but you either unload Sunday night or drive to work Monday with loaded vehicle PJ |
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Post by grepper on May 9, 2010 19:15:35 GMT -5
Props on the Volvo Wagon. I haul my bikes on a utility trail, pulled by my Volvo V70, hauled with my Volvo 850 wagon before that. Those I5 engines are good strong runners and decent on gas, but rated to tow 3500 lbs.
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Post by leethal on May 30, 2010 3:55:10 GMT -5
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Post by Burns on May 30, 2010 9:22:08 GMT -5
looks like a perfect platform for a baby RV
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Post by ShakerNorm on May 30, 2010 12:05:04 GMT -5
I have a removable chock in the back of my Dakota pickup, and instead of one of those "bed extenders" I have a "Ready-Ramp". It's a combination bed extender and ramp. Great idea - I can drive the bike up into the truck, then the ramp folds up to use as an extender to make sure nothing falls out with the tailgate down! Much better than having to carry both a ramp and extender.
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Post by Burns on May 30, 2010 17:05:42 GMT -5
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Post by leethal on May 30, 2010 22:10:47 GMT -5
Very cool indeed....unfortunately a tray back wont protect my precious band equipment from the elements or the scumbags.
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Post by ShakerNorm on Jun 1, 2010 20:26:33 GMT -5
Oooooooo - they went up in price!  Yeah - band equipment is a little pricey to leave out where the thugs can steal it..... Or Mom Nature can do her worst.... |
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Post by leethal on Nov 28, 2010 20:55:36 GMT -5
Well I made up my mind and went for the Transporter. I rode my XS to the car yard, made the purchase, loaded the XS into the rear and drove home ;D Got a great price on it too. Heres a couple of pics...please dont laugh at my crappy tie-down method  Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us |
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Post by pops on Nov 28, 2010 23:25:34 GMT -5
Dang, the steering wheel is on the wrong side. Hope the warranty covers that.
pops
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Post by shag on Nov 29, 2010 13:06:52 GMT -5
I must be doing it wrong, i tend to ride mine.
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Post by tomterrific on Nov 30, 2010 7:01:08 GMT -5
I really like that little van. Is it front wheel drive?
I wish we could get a practical small work van in the US. Since our economy went fubar I suspect we will get some small 'world' vehicles over here finally.
I wonder if my wife and kids would ride around in a 3-wheel Tuk-Tuk?
Tom Graham
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Post by pamcopete on Nov 30, 2010 8:14:28 GMT -5
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