Two bikes in a Vauxhall combo 06 model

[spudsdad]

Can I get two trials bikes in a 06 shape Vauxhall combo van ?Any issues with height?

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[trapezeartist]

I'm guessing you won't have too big a problem with height. I carry my bike in a Citroen Berlingo car and it just squeezes in on height. If I lean the bike or turn the steering the handlebars did into the roof lining. Like-for-like a van with no headlining is going to give you a couple of inches extra headroom.

In the Berlingo, the front passenger seat has to be pushed right forward do the front wheel can go down into the rear seat footwell. In a van with a fixed bulkhead you wouldn't be able to do that. Someone told me you can get two bikes into a Berlingo but I can't see how.

Of course, all my thoughts are specific to the Berlingo, but you could probably get comparative dimensions for the two vehicles in order to see how relevant my comments are to your situation.

[the dabster]

I have the base model smallest combo on 16 plate takes two bike height absolutely no problem, not sure what shape the 06 van you have is though.

[2stroke4stroke]

9 hours ago, trapezeartist said:

I'm guessing you won't have too big a problem with height. I carry my bike in a Citroen Berlingo car and it just squeezes in on height. If I lean the bike or turn the steering the handlebars did into the roof lining. Like-for-like a van with no headlining is going to give you a couple of inches extra headroom.

In the Berlingo, the front passenger seat has to be pushed right forward do the front wheel can go down into the rear seat footwell. In a van with a fixed bulkhead you wouldn't be able to do that. Someone told me you can get two bikes into a Berlingo but I can't see how.

Of course, all my thoughts are specific to the Berlingo, but you could probably get comparative dimensions for the two vehicles in order to see how relevant my comments are to your situation.

To make it easier to fit just one in the (early) Berlingo trapezeartist I made an infill for the footwell so that the wheel does not drop in, thus the bike can sit diagonally with no lifting of the wheel required to get it out.   Much easier on your back.  

To fit two you put the second bike in back wheel first and turn the front across towards the other bike.  It is a squeeze but much easier the second time and you can still carry a passenger.  You might find it easier if you compress the forks with a strap.

Edited September 28, 2017 by 2stroke4stroke

[trapezeartist]

That's interesting, 2T4T. I was similarly  thinking of making an infill for the footwell. Now you've confirmed it works, I'll definitely do that in the next week or two.

I hadn't thought of compressing the forks to aid loading and unloading. I'll try it next time.

Thanks.