Trials Transport

HI, My Dad is fed up of taking his car to trials and when we go practising and hes bin looking at the new version of the vauxhall combo vans does any one have experience with them and will they fit a Beta in and a Montesa (so 2 bikes init) iv heard they do so if anyone knows please get back to me ta Jake Thanks a lot

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Missing knobs 2nd tire Photo taken during sled trip. On our way Studs in the boots were essential. Made it home just before sunset. and here's a short clip of the studded tire test

Hi, does anyone know if you can get a bike on the back of a honda crv with the spare wheel on the back door? Will it fit with the spare wheel off or does the frame that holds the wheel still get in the way? It's an 05 crv if it helps.

Iv read numerous posts saying 2 bikes fully assembled can fit in a berlingo. Has anyone got a picture of how they do it? I can get one in with the bike diagonal or with the tyre poking through the seats but I can't see how I'd fit another one in there!!! Andy

Hi, Just wondered if anyone had a new Kangoo and if they can fit a trials bike in the back? Cheers.

I have had a 2003 montesa for about a year now and i would like to get it insured however the insurance company said they wouldnt insure it unless i had a reg number, when i bought my bike i had no details or reg number given to me. could i request a reg number? if so how??? any info would be nice cheers

Can you get three bikes in the new style vivaro spottive/ traffic sport doublecab vans? If so will it need to be the lwb? Also any reviews on vivaro or traffic which one?

im looking into getting a van for the bike, as apose to using a trailer at the moment, the transporter is looking good at the moment but was just wondering weather anyone knows if a trials bike fits in a berlingo/partner or the vw caddy van? thanks

Hi Has anyone tried putting 2 trials bikes in the back of Vito compact dualiner? Can you get away with folding the seats forward and taking the single one out? Or do you need to remove all three seats or go for the long wheelbase? Cheers Smudger

Now have a Fiat Doblo car and am most relieved to find my Fantic 200 goes in? question is...where are the tie down points? Are they already there or are they screw in eyes? I don't want to take up the carpet yet until I have to. Thanks

Can anyone recommend a (wind-out) Side Awning for my Hiace? Do Fiamma make a suitable one? I've seen the Thule ones, that attach to roofbars - but they are :shock: :shock: expensive My problem is the Hiace has a low roof and the side door comes out of the roof profile Anyone seen a wind out awning system fitted to a Hiace? Help

hi guys, im looking at buying a van after christmas but only for trialing and maybe sometimes to go to work if the weathers bad. ive heard a few people say that you need to be careful when insuring the vans as the insurance companies dont like it when you say that your going to be carrying a bike in the back at weekends and bump up the premiums. has anybody had any past experiences of this and what is the best thing to do about it? ive been looking at getting a vauxhall vivaro and any comments on these would also be greatly appreciated of things to watch out for etc etc. Cheers Coxy

Hi there, I have just been to look at one of the above vans and was wondering if anyone out there in trials land has one??? does the bike fit in it ok????? do they last well??? Cheers

paid my tax at the weekend so i can get on and get a new ish van... so the Citian..can i get a bike in straight or does it have to go diagonally.. are they ok? any issues?..

Hi all, I recently attended a british national acu youth trial and noticed quite a few of the lads there were in vans that had been kitted out with an area for the bikes in the back and a storage area above, then an extra set of seats behind the drivers seat. I cant find anything on the internet and i wondered if anyone would be able to post a picture of their van to give me an idea as im really looking into doing one of my own. Also could anyone give me some ideas of what van would be best to start off with. thanks.

Hi, thinking of changing my car in the new year. Quite fancy an x-type but would like to know if they are any good with a bike rack on. I know they will have plenty of power as I will be going for the diesel. My only concern really is ground clearance at the back when laden with the bike, They do seem to sit lower than my current car which is a Mondeo. Would like to hear from anyone who is using an x-type with a bike rack. Many thanks, Stephen.

I saw one on top gear and it looked pretty cool and now I've seen one on the road in the UK. Look ideal for taking the bike to trials.

I am looking to buy a new van and could do with some help from those with van experience. My yard stick for a van is whether it will take a trials bike... although the lack of trials in France dictate this is really not a viable argument... However on that basis what is best overall small van , a Fiat cargo or a Ford Connect. Cheers

I haven't bought a bike yet but will be going for one soon. I'm planning on putting one inside and one on a dave cooper rack if my dad gets back into trialling aswell. I have a 05 combo but the back has been lined and the floor eyelets covered over. ive drilled and got the 2 rear ones near the back doors but cant find measurements or pictures to show a better location for the middle and front ones. If somebody has a combo this shape would you be able to measure the distance from the rear eyelet to the front and middle ones please? Thanks

Hi, i am looking at getting a Nissan Vannette and have been told the Serena Mpv is the same vehicle. Does anybody use one of these, how easy is it to remove all the seats to get a bike in? I like the idea of 8 seats every now and again for weekends away, not looking for speed. They seem to be cheaper than the vans on e-bay and obviously much better equipped. Was going for the 2.3 diesel engine. Thanks for any advice. Jim