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Camping - Sponsored by bikerscampsite.co.uk => Camping Equipment & Suppliers => Alternative Camping (sponsored by Vanping.uk) => Topic started by: sharealike on August 13, 2019, 10:38:15

Title: Rear rack for the bike - as in a Rack to put the bike on the back
Post by: sharealike on August 13, 2019, 10:38:15

Anyone tinkering with this sort of rig. Perhaps put off by the lowly payloads the manufacturers of scooter racks quote. Well it can be done and drives a treat. Axle loads measured and thoroughly tested.

Title: Re: Rear rack for the bike - as in a Rack to put the bike on the back
Post by: Gassoon on August 13, 2019, 21:26:46

Interesting! Make it yourself? What is the van? :eusa-doh:

Title: Re: Rear rack for the bike - as in a Rack to put the bike on the back
Post by: sharealike on August 13, 2019, 22:55:20

Made it myself. Couldn't buy one capable of carrying 250kg.

Its an adaptation of a towbar. Channel and loading ramp are galvanised steel purpose made items. Additional bracings to spread the load directly into the chassis are aluminium extrusions.

Van is a six metre Fiat Ducato. By far the most popular for camper van conversions and very robust underneath. Air assisted height adjustable rear suspension.