Re: [NSVC] Van or trailer?

Erik:
Have you actually tried loading and unloading a bike from your
average van? I've done it a couple of times and it was not fun. The
problem being the height of the rear (or side door for that matter)
doors. I found it to be very tricky. If there is someone you know who
has a van, try loading and unloading to see if you want to endure
that situation very many times. In general I agree with the listers
who recommend a van over a pick-up truck but just be aware of the
door height factor before plunking down $ for a van. Best of luck on
your track day. Enjoy.
Fred


On Mar 2, 2006, at 1:22 AM, Erik Weber wrote:

> Thanks everybody again for all the advice.
>
> Bob, I'm definitely going to take a look at these vans you mention,
> because
> I was indeed looking at the Fords and Dodges mostly. But I may have to
> settle for something from the 80s or 90s.
>
> Erik
>
>
> On 2/28/06, Bob Chappuis <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi Erik
>> I  bought  a  Chevy  Express  Cargo Van last year. I installed a
>> quick
>> mount  front  chock  and  bought  a  folding ATV ramp and it is
>> working
>> out
>> great.  Not a great daily commuter due to 17 mpg but the bonus is
>> when
>> gas  prices  went  thru  the  roof I started commuting full time
>> on my
>> bikes.  My  research  indicated the Chevy Express and GMC Savana
>> are a
>> definite  step  ahead  of the Ford and Dodge full size vans which
>> have
>> not  been  updated  in modern times. The GMC products were redone
>> back
>> around 2000. I am very pleased with my Express.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Bob
>> Monday, February 27, 2006, 1:53:31 AM, you wrote:
>>
>>> I need a new daily driver. I also need something to haul my bike.
>>>
>>
>>
>>> Van:
>>> pros -- bike is sheltered, easier loading and unloading (one
>>> person can
>>>
>> do
>>
>>> it), could camp in the van in a pinch
>>> cons -- not good for a daily driver
>>>
>>
>>
>>> Truck with a hitch:
>>> pros -- good for a daily driver
>>> cons -- must rent a trailer if I want my bike sheltered, loading and
>>> unloading without a trailer sucks (tougher for one person)
>>>
>>
>>
>>> My first idea was to buy a work van with no back seats and mount my
>>> front-tire holder to the floor. Then I started thinking about a
>>> truck
>>>
>> with a
>>
>>> hitch because it's a better general purpose vehicle and because I
>>> can
>>>
>> rent
>>
>>> 5x8 (covered) trailers from U-Haul for $20 per day.
>>>
>>
>>
>>> Not sure what I will do yet. Anyone here using a van, and what do
>>> you
>>>
>> think
>>
>>> of the van option? If I knew the right van to look for it would
>>> help.
>>>
>>
>>
>>> Erik
>>>
>>
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