Evening all, am interested in bike rack options. Told Bron when ording that bikes would be no problems..... I'm aware there is a fiama (I think) rack that goes on the A Frame. - anyone got one and any comments, apart from customising the rear bumper has anyone done anything creative? Thanks Harv.
Bike racks
- Thread starter Harv n Bron
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I use a custom rack made by Berns Beaks in Bayswater, Vic
It attaches to my WDH and has locating tabs to fit over the trunion knuckles.
Works really well for us.
It attaches to my WDH and has locating tabs to fit over the trunion knuckles.
Works really well for us.
Thanks Matty 4, an interesting solution - whilst you say custom rack was it custom built for you, or rather a custom built solution for this problem and is available from Berns Beaks?
AJC, I'm in Amaroo, don't suppose you are on the north side and I can get a look some time?
AJC, I'm in Amaroo, don't suppose you are on the north side and I can get a look some time?
Hi There,
Another forum member makes custom bars and designed on for me to put a bike rack on.
Contact zerosecta, i am sure that he can help you out with a solution.
Cheers
Not much help right at the moment, but the guys at iSi are working on a carrier suitable for vans. So if in no rush....... 
i was quite impressed with their car carriers and was hoping they might come up with one which can be swapped back and forth, particularly while actually out touring - I don't want two carriers...
http://www.isi-carriers.com/customers/isi-bicycle-carrier-customers.html
i was quite impressed with their car carriers and was hoping they might come up with one which can be swapped back and forth, particularly while actually out touring - I don't want two carriers...
http://www.isi-carriers.com/customers/isi-bicycle-carrier-customers.html
They look very impressive SD, I like the way they can fold down which could come in handy if mounted on the rear of the Expanda. Maybe weld a hitch receiver to a modified rear bar?
Then swap it over to the Disco when the Expanda is unhitched?
Then swap it over to the Disco when the Expanda is unhitched?
I'm getting Zero to make up one of his wonder bars for the rear and moving the tyre to the back (well, at least once I get him some measurements and a bit of cash - Zero I haven't forgotten you...) So I'd still prefer it on the front. But yes the aim is to remove it from the drawbar and plug it on the disco.
ISI said they bit off more than they can chew by trying to make a 'universal fit'. So it's still in development, and as such don't know how it will go for fit
Looking at Mister Hitches after another post.....Found this on ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DUAL-HIT...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a78488c50
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DUAL-HIT...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a78488c50
Hey there, i can actually make a comment on this thread! (oops first time so hope i dont stuff it up)
I agree with the comments regarding the dangers of carrying extra stuff on the rear bumper. I think i have read that the supports are only designed for a max 40 kg. So with the mission to carry 2 x adults and 2 x teenager bikes I had to look to the A-frame. My 16 footer had two 4.5kg gas bottles. A mate welded up a mod to move the bottles closer to the van body and slot attach my 4-bike carrier to the new crossbar (that also holds the gas bottles). OK i have to remove all the bikes and the carrier when ever we want to use the front bed.... but this way the carrier can be used on the car straight away.
Here are some pics to show what I have done. Also the spec sheet for the dream 17 footer has an extended A frame.....(!)
I agree with the comments regarding the dangers of carrying extra stuff on the rear bumper. I think i have read that the supports are only designed for a max 40 kg. So with the mission to carry 2 x adults and 2 x teenager bikes I had to look to the A-frame. My 16 footer had two 4.5kg gas bottles. A mate welded up a mod to move the bottles closer to the van body and slot attach my 4-bike carrier to the new crossbar (that also holds the gas bottles). OK i have to remove all the bikes and the carrier when ever we want to use the front bed.... but this way the carrier can be used on the car straight away.
Here are some pics to show what I have done. Also the spec sheet for the dream 17 footer has an extended A frame.....(!)
Hiya Harv.
I opted to make a rack mount on the front A frame of my Expanda. {14.4.4.2}
The way I see it, there are four advantages for a front mounted bike rack.
1. You can always see the bikes when travelling. If something comes loose you have a better chance of knowing about it before anything happens.
2. No obstruction to rego plate. In NSW we aren`t permitted to have additional plates made up to attach to the rack, so this drama is elevated.
3. Sometimes too much weight at the rear can be dangerous and make the van "wobble"
4. In my case, I only have one fold out bed at the rear, and I don`t need to remove any bikes to fold out bed.
See pics below.
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FOR A MORE THOROUGH DESCRIPTION YOU CAN GO TO MY POST HERE TO SEE HOW I MADE IT STEP BY STEP.
http://www.expandasdownunder.com/showthread.php/2005-Coast-Runners-Outback-Expanda-14-44-2/page3
I opted to make a rack mount on the front A frame of my Expanda. {14.4.4.2}
The way I see it, there are four advantages for a front mounted bike rack.
1. You can always see the bikes when travelling. If something comes loose you have a better chance of knowing about it before anything happens.
2. No obstruction to rego plate. In NSW we aren`t permitted to have additional plates made up to attach to the rack, so this drama is elevated.
3. Sometimes too much weight at the rear can be dangerous and make the van "wobble"
4. In my case, I only have one fold out bed at the rear, and I don`t need to remove any bikes to fold out bed.
See pics below.
1.
2.
3.
FOR A MORE THOROUGH DESCRIPTION YOU CAN GO TO MY POST HERE TO SEE HOW I MADE IT STEP BY STEP.
http://www.expandasdownunder.com/showthread.php/2005-Coast-Runners-Outback-Expanda-14-44-2/page3
By the way, don`t buy the double tow ball item without checking the measurements first.
I thought it would save me making my bike rack but wasn`t the case.
In my case, the upper slide through tow bar and ball was too close to the caravan coupling and would have caused great damage if used.
I`m not sure how it would be on other vehicles but wasn`t going to work with mine.
See pic below.
I thought it would save me making my bike rack but wasn`t the case.
In my case, the upper slide through tow bar and ball was too close to the caravan coupling and would have caused great damage if used.
I`m not sure how it would be on other vehicles but wasn`t going to work with mine.
See pic below.
Gee I would hate to be holding onto the towball handle while backing the car. A lot less skin on the knuckles me thinks.
can anyone tell me if they have a two bike rack on their towball that doesn't necessitate the removal of the bikes to open the front bed on a 17.56-2 (or similar).
i have spoken to berns beaks (as recommended on the forum) and they have quoted me $435 for a bike rack (incl postage) which will fit over a hayman reece 550WDH.
i don't mind paying this if it fits the bill even though it is about four times the cost of the bikes!
however i'm concerned that if i get it, it may not give me enough room to drop the bed without removing the bikes first.
i'd also like to know if the bikes will allow me to use the van brake and/or jockey wheel without being removed.
if that's the case i may as well purchase a cheaper model that fits to the a-frame of the van.
can anybody help?
i have spoken to berns beaks (as recommended on the forum) and they have quoted me $435 for a bike rack (incl postage) which will fit over a hayman reece 550WDH.
i don't mind paying this if it fits the bill even though it is about four times the cost of the bikes!
however i'm concerned that if i get it, it may not give me enough room to drop the bed without removing the bikes first.
i'd also like to know if the bikes will allow me to use the van brake and/or jockey wheel without being removed.
if that's the case i may as well purchase a cheaper model that fits to the a-frame of the van.
can anybody help?