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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
Bike rack on a CF250? I have a CF 250 Adventura camper in good condition (ie sound and strong chassis) but I also have a much loved Suzuki Bandit 1200 bike.It would be fantastic to be able to carry the bike on a rack of some kind on the back of the van. The Suzuki weighs around 200Kg. Does anyone have any knowledge relating to carrying this kind of weight on the back of the cf250? is it practical? Pictures of each below. Many thanks for any advice you can give. Mike  
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 Wed 05 Aug 2015 @ 13:33
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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
Motor bike rack. Hi Mike,I had an old mate who used to carry his Suzuki trail bike on his Fait campervan which was about the same size and weight as the 250 Bedford CF, his bike rack was built onto the front his campervan which seemed to work well. And did not seem to infringe on any laws or weight restrictions. doujoy ---------------------- |
Wed 05 Aug 2015 @ 14:05
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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
Thanks for responding Doug, useful information :) |
Wed 05 Aug 2015 @ 16:25
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bluebedouin Global Moderator Posts : 2444 Location : Northampton,England. Status : Offline 
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Scroll down to READY RECKONER on this page. You should then be able to work out what you need. ---------------------- |
Wed 05 Aug 2015 @ 19:33
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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
hello Mike. A friend from a few years back fitted a platform across the back of his camper to take a twist and go scooter which he used for shopping trips when he was away. He fitted a side loading ramp which was twice as long as the platform but with hinges it folded flat onto the platform when the scooter was in use. When the scooter was on the platform he used 2 x 45 degree braces to hold the ramp upright in line with the end of his van and the braces also helped hold the scooter on. The scooter was not as long as his van was wide so tucked in behind neatly. I think it didn't weigh more than about 75kg and as his van was built on a long wheel base trafic master which was fwd he claimed not to notice any difference when carrying the scooter. I think 200kg on the back of a short wheelbase rwd Bedford will require considerable bracing to try and spread the load along the chassis to well forward of the rear axle and would not improve the roadholding. How about making a one piece door for the back which doubles as a ramp and putting the bike inside the van. Still a load of work though but no increase in vehicle length for the ferry companies to charge extra. Easiest solution is a bike trailer which some of my friends use and stay under 750kg so no trailer braking reqd. Downside is ferry costs and reversing. Andy ---------------------- |
Wed 05 Aug 2015 @ 20:36
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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
Thanks for the posts guys. Bluebeduin, the link you posted doesn't seem to work for me at least? Beigebenjy thank you, I understand what you are saying about the construction of the scooter rack, something similar would certainly hold the Suzuki and you are right, much thought would be needed to brace things enough and to make it a secure structure for the bike. I think if I suggested to her indoors that I was thinking of cutting a big hole in the back of our lovely van and putting my bike inside I would be sleeping in the shed... lol Mike |
Thu 06 Aug 2015 @ 15:38
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Colin Birch Admin Posts : 4275 Location : Pontypridd, South Wales Status : Offline 
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Try THIS LINK and scroll to 'READY RECKONER'. It should work 
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Thu 06 Aug 2015 @ 16:45
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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
Thanks Colin, that works :) Mike |
Fri 07 Aug 2015 @ 11:14
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