Van transport for Caterham
Discussion
dhutch said:
I've seen it done with sporting trails cars, autotest specials etc. But I'm not sure about a whole car in a van?
It's absolutely a thing people do with Caterhams. Main factor when buying a van is whether the car will go in with the rear wings on, because occasionally you will finish a race weekend and both rear wings will still be attached.
HustleRussell said:
It's absolutely a thing people do with Caterhams.
Main factor when buying a van is whether the car will go in with the rear wings on, because occasionally you will finish a race weekend and both rear wings will still be attached.
I'm very aware of race trucks, 7.5ton box vans and Luton's and the like as said.Main factor when buying a van is whether the car will go in with the rear wings on, because occasionally you will finish a race weekend and both rear wings will still be attached.
I would have thought a caterham is wider than a van, it I've just measuree my narrowbody Westfield at 5ft1 or 1550m over the arches.
Sprinter and Transit at a quick Google at 1786mm at the door, with the Sprinter 1350mm between the arch's and a slightly wider 1390mm for the Transit.
So there we have it... No more to add!m, just here for the watch!
Daniel
HustleRussell said:
It's absolutely a thing people do with Caterhams.
Main factor when buying a van is whether the car will go in with the rear wings on, because occasionally you will finish a race weekend and both rear wings will still be attached.
Main factor when buying a van is whether the car will go in with the rear wings on, because occasionally you will finish a race weekend and both rear wings will still be attached.
What do people use to affix the rear wings if they are regularly coming off (for whatever reason!)?
Phunk hi.
Now that link was very useful.
I thought others would have been there before me.
Although please don't stop sending options.
Personally I'd prefer a Sprinter or Transit but it
comes down to rear apperture each time. I'm trying to avoid
Luton box van. I did see an Ex Ocado van at Rockingham once.
That was a half way house and did the job well.
Now that link was very useful.
I thought others would have been there before me.
Although please don't stop sending options.
Personally I'd prefer a Sprinter or Transit but it
comes down to rear apperture each time. I'm trying to avoid
Luton box van. I did see an Ex Ocado van at Rockingham once.
That was a half way house and did the job well.
HustleRussell said:
dhutch said:
I've seen it done with sporting trails cars, autotest specials etc. But I'm not sure about a whole car in a van?
It's absolutely a thing people do with Caterhams. Main factor when buying a van is whether the car will go in with the rear wings on, because occasionally you will finish a race weekend and both rear wings will still be attached.
Never going to happen...
Nobody has ever finished a caterham with rear wings still attached!
Yep, an L3H2 Boxer/Ducato/Relay will fit the Caterham in easily without one rear wing, and, with slight modification, fit the car in with both wings attached (handy for taking the car to the event! ).
Don't get me wrong though, it is still tight. I would say 10-15mm clearance in total between both sides.
).Don't get me wrong though, it is still tight. I would say 10-15mm clearance in total between both sides.
Edited by Lemoncurd on Thursday 23 July 23:30
Aeroscreens said:
braddo said:
What do people use to affix the rear wings if they are regularly coming off (for whatever reason!)?
Just nylon nuts and bolts as these tend to shear before the rivnuts are pulled through the aluminium skin which happens when using metal fixings. 
I did exactly that for last few years of Caterham racing. Went for a Peugeot Boxer LWB van and as other people have pointed out rivnuts + nylock bolts are the way to go for attaching the rear wings. After you have taken wings off dozens of times you get faster at it and only adds 5mins to your loading time so not that much hassle. When the van is unmodified you only need to take off the passenger side rear wing.
The modification to fit car without taking off one of the wings is to grind off part of the seal that the rear door rubber sits on. Only as high as the rear wing will be. You don't have to take all of it off just leave enough for the rubber still to sit on. If you look closely at the picture of mine you should be able to see it.
Rest is pretty simple. Set of ramps, raised level either side to get over van wheel arches. Winch at the end to pull van in.
Van is tied down by ratchet straps front & back + on the sides around the rollcage.
Happy to provide more details if needed.
Also seen this done with
The modification to fit car without taking off one of the wings is to grind off part of the seal that the rear door rubber sits on. Only as high as the rear wing will be. You don't have to take all of it off just leave enough for the rubber still to sit on. If you look closely at the picture of mine you should be able to see it.
Rest is pretty simple. Set of ramps, raised level either side to get over van wheel arches. Winch at the end to pull van in.
Van is tied down by ratchet straps front & back + on the sides around the rollcage.
Happy to provide more details if needed.
Also seen this done with
- Sprinter - Have to take wings off
- Peugeot Boxer MWB - car fits as 45 deg with nose off (tight fit!)
- Citroen, Peugeot & Fiat vans are all identical vans.
Edited by m4tty2000 on Saturday 25th July 12:24
Hi
Sorry just saw this. I have a Renalut LoLoader 3.5t van. The back opens up and I have two ramps and a small winch. Car goes in great - just two ratchet straps. Also have space for spare tyres, fuel etc and its a garage to keep the car in as well. In front of the car area I have a small living area with fridge, sofa and cooker. I don't sleep in it but it would pretty easy to change to make a bed. I use it for the Academy Champs and I'm the only one who has gone down this route rather than a trailer.
Message me if you want to know anymore.
Sorry just saw this. I have a Renalut LoLoader 3.5t van. The back opens up and I have two ramps and a small winch. Car goes in great - just two ratchet straps. Also have space for spare tyres, fuel etc and its a garage to keep the car in as well. In front of the car area I have a small living area with fridge, sofa and cooker. I don't sleep in it but it would pretty easy to change to make a bed. I use it for the Academy Champs and I'm the only one who has gone down this route rather than a trailer.
Message me if you want to know anymore.
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