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robysam New Member
Number of posts : 14 Home City : Chester, UK Model and year : KZH138 4x4 Camper3L Turbo Diesel 1995 Registration date : 2009-07-27
| Subject: Bike Racks Tue Jul 28, 2009 3:57 pm | |
| Hi All,
I'm looking for a bike rack (2/3/4) to suit my Hiace camper. Preferably one that I don't have to drill the tailgate.
The tailgate measures approx 170cm from top to bottom so I'm guessing this is non-standard?
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jimsmim Been here a while
Number of posts : 188 Age : 56 Home City : paisley Model and year : VW TRANSPORTER T5 LWB poptop camper Registration date : 2007-11-17
| Subject: Re: Bike Racks Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:42 pm | |
| a fiamma T4 will fit after modification... you need to shorten it ...but its quite straight forward to do..... | |
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robysam New Member
Number of posts : 14 Home City : Chester, UK Model and year : KZH138 4x4 Camper3L Turbo Diesel 1995 Registration date : 2009-07-27
| Subject: Re: Bike Racks Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:31 am | |
| Hi Jimsmim, the T4 measures 150cm on the fiamma website - it looks like I need to make it longer if anything??? | |
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alfazar Not so new now
Number of posts : 99 Home City : N.Ireland Model and year : 3.0TD 4WD camper 1995 Registration date : 2008-03-11
| Subject: Re: Bike Racks Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:26 pm | |
| If that's yours in the sig pic, then it's a high roof with a taller tailgate than Jimsims. If you are any way handy at fabricating I would imagine it's easy to extend a VW T4 one. I remember seeing photos of ones like yours with extension straps attached to the top ends of the rack. Imagine a flat piece of (stainless) steel maybe 50mm wide with the top end of it folded back a bit to hook down over the top of the tailgate. The strap is also shaped a bit to match the curve of the door. The other end is screwed/riveted to the top of the rack. (Two of these; one for each side) I drilled a higher pivot point for the fold down part on mine, as I found the bike wheels hid the lights slightly. Not essential but might be worth thinking about. Might not be necessary for small kids bikes. Have a look at sites that sell campers like www.poplarmotors.co.uk or similar. You might see a pic of one there. | |
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robysam New Member
Number of posts : 14 Home City : Chester, UK Model and year : KZH138 4x4 Camper3L Turbo Diesel 1995 Registration date : 2009-07-27
| Subject: Re: Bike Racks Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:07 pm | |
| Hi Alfazar, That's my van so your comments are gratefully received. I'll get hold of a T4 rack and make the mods unless there is a more suitable one available for a different van.
Thanks for your comments guys | |
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jimsmim Been here a while
Number of posts : 188 Age : 56 Home City : paisley Model and year : VW TRANSPORTER T5 LWB poptop camper Registration date : 2007-11-17
| Subject: Re: Bike Racks Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:36 pm | |
| there was no pic of your van when I posted reply and yes shortening it would defo be the wrong way to go....... | |
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robysam New Member
Number of posts : 14 Home City : Chester, UK Model and year : KZH138 4x4 Camper3L Turbo Diesel 1995 Registration date : 2009-07-27
| Subject: Re: Bike Racks Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:59 pm | |
| Update on the above post, got hold of a T4 and extended the uprights using aluminium tubing from eBay. Needed to redrill the upper mounting brackets at an offset to accomodate the slope in the roof but now works a treat.
Thanks again for those who posted advice and pointed me in the right direction. | |
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Adam Not so new now
Number of posts : 20 Home City : London Model and year : 1994 2.8 LWB Mid-top Camper Registration date : 2010-03-17
| Subject: Re: Bike Racks Thu Mar 18, 2010 4:29 pm | |
| Hi,
I have the same van as you and I opted for the Fiamma Carry bike Back Pack Pro. It attaches to the rear door and can be fitted and removed very quickly. I didn't want a permanent rack on mine. Just thought I'd share the info.
http://marinestore.co.uk/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MD140900&Category_Code=fiamma-carrybike-cars&Store_Code=mrst Cheers | |
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Kylel
Number of posts : 1 Home City : BC, Canada Registration date : 2011-02-22
| Subject: Re: Bike Racks Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:02 pm | |
| I have a camperized 1992 Hiace (similar to jimsmim's pic); does anyone know if a Fiamma T3 Carry-Bike rack will work with my van?
Thanks, Kyle | |
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