pagey Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 i want to fit a fiamma pro c bike rack on my 2001 cheyenne it has an end kitchen now the question..whereabouts do the bolts come inside the van? ie do i have to take the oven out ,is there any predetermined position where the back panel has been reinforced for this many thanks you clever lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Why not fit the tow bar designed for the Alco chassis and mount the bike rack to that?. It saves compromnising the body shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 hi clive i have just bought it i did not know it was on an alco chassis it does have a tow bar on it from towtal the sort that goes the full width of the rear thanks pagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Is it possible that fitting a bike rack so low on the van, the number plate might be obscured? Not a criticism, just a point. My bike rack is fitted high, just behind the rear window, but still allowing the window to be opened. Also, I still have a reasonable view through my mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I had my number plate and its light positioned at the top of my van from new for this very reason. If busses can have them there then why not us? Several companies make tow bar mounting bike racks and you are already three quarters of the way there with the tow bar already installed. This way the stress goes on the chassis, not the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Even if the bike rack/bikes obscure the number plate and/or lights, there's nothing to stop you using a lighting bar and mounting it on the bike rack, you can then plug the lighting bar into the normal towbar lighting point, easy peasy, problem solved. You can buy the towball type bike racks quite cheaply and they have the added advantage that you can get ones that are easily put on/removed when necessary (make sure you lock it on when in use though!). See a couple of examples at: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Twinny-Load-Quattro-Towball-Rack-for-4-Bikes_W0QQitemZ290129610436QQihZ019QQcategoryZ56202QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem and: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cycle-Safe-TWO-Bike-Cycle-Carrier-Rack-For-Car-or-Van_W0QQitemZ180127209802QQihZ008QQcategoryZ56198QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 A word of caution here regarding towball mounted bike racks, be wary of how much weight you put on the towball. Bicycles should be ok but I wouldn't reccomend motorcycles, even if the carrier is designed for it. I recently saw photos of a towbar that had been carrying a motor scooter on one of these racks and the towbar structure had broken almost in half! I can't put the pictures on here 'cos I don't hold the copyright but its likely to be in PMH soon. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Almost any tow bracket attached to a motorhome should be good for a 75Kg vertical load, the absolute minimum should be 50Kg, and only a few will take more than 100Kg. For peace of mind, you could try contacting Towtal to check its limits.However, bicycles, provided there aren't too many of them, (and assuming they aren't electrically propelled/assisted) shouldn't present a problem - even allowing for the self-weight of the rack. I doubt there is a motor scooter plus rack that is less than 100Kg, so Dave is right: no scooters! However, do remember that the extra load on your rear axle will be greater than just the weight of bikes + rack, and rear axles often flirt with their maximum permissible loadings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagey Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 hi thanks for your comments i looked through the history/invoices that came with the autotrail and the reciept from towtal for the towbar also included the purchase of a scooter rack. The scooter rack did not come with the vehicle but the towbar should be a strong one.many thanks |Pagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisturx Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I fitted a tow bar on my Hobby and have bought a Thule Tow Ball mounted bike rack £225 delivered (next day) Just returned from 3,500 miles round France and Italy and no problems. See www.roofracks.co.uk/main/cycleracks Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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