Securing a bike in vivaro van
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Silly question I'm sure but I've just sold a bike and agreed to deliver it, using my sons Vivaro.
I've got some strong ratchet straps and obviously anchor points in the van but are there any tips on best to stop it moving around. Never put a bike in a van before, is it best to secure around the wheels or higher up (handlebars/seat). Just worried I'll get there open the doors and the bike will be on its side!
Many thanks
I've got some strong ratchet straps and obviously anchor points in the van but are there any tips on best to stop it moving around. Never put a bike in a van before, is it best to secure around the wheels or higher up (handlebars/seat). Just worried I'll get there open the doors and the bike will be on its side!
Many thanks
Put it nose in against the drivers bulkhead against one side with the bars turned away and the bar weight against the side (with padding).
So if you put it on the right (which is my preferred side for one bike) then you'd turn the bars to the left.
Then strap both to the side and floor. Ideally you want to strap it "down" and compress the suspension otherwise it can "bounce" and loosen straps/damage things. Try and attach to big bits of frame, bottom yoke etc.
So if you put it on the right (which is my preferred side for one bike) then you'd turn the bars to the left.
Then strap both to the side and floor. Ideally you want to strap it "down" and compress the suspension otherwise it can "bounce" and loosen straps/damage things. Try and attach to big bits of frame, bottom yoke etc.
Fastdruid said:
Put it nose in against the drivers bulkhead against one side with the bars turned away and the bar weight against the side (with padding).
So if you put it on the right (which is my preferred side for one bike) then you'd turn the bars to the left.
Then strap both to the side and floor. Ideally you want to strap it "down" and compress the suspension otherwise it can "bounce" and loosen straps/damage things. Try and attach to big bits of frame, bottom yoke etc.
Seems to tie in with what YT says, thank youSo if you put it on the right (which is my preferred side for one bike) then you'd turn the bars to the left.
Then strap both to the side and floor. Ideally you want to strap it "down" and compress the suspension otherwise it can "bounce" and loosen straps/damage things. Try and attach to big bits of frame, bottom yoke etc.
Biker 1 said:
Drive as smoothly as possible, no hard braking & take it easy round the corners. I would also consider pulling over every now & then to double check ratchet straps etc....
If you've compressed the suspension and got it down properly you don't need to be too gentle.Definitely check the straps though, do a mile and you'll often be surprised how much things settle.
I frequently carry bikes in my Traffic which is the same van. I put the bike straight down the middle with front wheel against bulkhead and steering straight. I put the bike on side stand and loosely attach ratchet strap around left handle bar and front anchor point. Then do the right side and ratchet until bike is upright and suspension is reasonably compressed. Tighten left side to match. Then I put a strap either side on the rear pulling downwards and towards the rear anchor points.
Doing it like that I can drive 100% as normal white van man would and never had an issue. Sometimes stop once of a quick strap check but other than that it’s always golden.
Doing it like that I can drive 100% as normal white van man would and never had an issue. Sometimes stop once of a quick strap check but other than that it’s always golden.
fastbikes76 said:
I frequently carry bikes in my Traffic which is the same van. I put the bike straight down the middle with front wheel against bulkhead and steering straight. I put the bike on side stand and loosely attach ratchet strap around left handle bar and front anchor point. Then do the right side and ratchet until bike is upright and suspension is reasonably compressed. Tighten left side to match. Then I put a strap either side on the rear pulling downwards and towards the rear anchor points.
Doing it like that I can drive 100% as normal white van man would and never had an issue. Sometimes stop once of a quick strap check but other than that it’s always golden.
What he said Doing it like that I can drive 100% as normal white van man would and never had an issue. Sometimes stop once of a quick strap check but other than that it’s always golden.
Thanks all,
As suggested, went straight in against bulkhead, forks strapped down on left and right side. One more strap at the back, through the grab handles, pulling downwards.
Packed a few old pillows either side but they weren't needed as didn't move an inch, so job done.
I actually ended up dropping one bike off and going to see another on the way back that I bought, so technique tested with 125 kg bike and then an almost 200kg bike without any issues thanks to the advice here
As suggested, went straight in against bulkhead, forks strapped down on left and right side. One more strap at the back, through the grab handles, pulling downwards.
Packed a few old pillows either side but they weren't needed as didn't move an inch, so job done.
I actually ended up dropping one bike off and going to see another on the way back that I bought, so technique tested with 125 kg bike and then an almost 200kg bike without any issues thanks to the advice here
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