Carrying a bike

[Lakes_Puma]

I was playing around a bit this weekend to see how I could fit a bike in the back of the Cali, I have a tow bar rack, but sometimes I want to be able to transport a bike inside.

I found I could remove the drivers side rear seat and then with the parcel shelf flap lifted, I could fit a road bike with the front wheel removed.

It was leaning on the remaining rear seat which I had folded the backrest forward and flat on top of the seat base, and this seemed to keep it secure while driving.

 

[Adam8374]

I doubt I'll be able to fit my 200mm wheelbase enduro as easily. But I'll try.

 

[Lakes_Puma]

I doubt I'll be able to fit my 200mm wheelbase enduro as easily. But I'll try.

Next time I'm going to try front wheel off and in the other way round so the handle bars are towards the rear, turning them 90 degrees might create a but more room.

 

[swabes]

If I remove the shelf I can JUST get the bike in like this with the rear seat fully forwards (54 frame with a 110 stem)View attachment IMG_0766.jpg

 

[Lakes_Puma]

If I remove the shelf I can JUST get the bike in like this with the rear seat fully forwards (54 frame with a 110 stem)View attachment 142807

Have you tried without the seat and with the shelf in?

I'm thinking that done that way I could still sleep downstairs with the bike in the van.

 

[swabes]

Have you tried without the seat and with the shelf in?

I'm thinking that done that way I could still sleep downstairs with the bike in the van.

No - but might give it a try for the same reason. I was thinking I'll build a simple open wooden box to replace the shelf that wont go all the way across and then use an inflatable single mattress - but you're right - maybe I keep the shelf, loose the right rear seat, retain the single mattress idea but dont have to build the box.

I'll give it a try in the next day or two - if it ever stops raining!!

 

[2into1]

No - but might give it a try for the same reason. I was thinking I'll build a simple open wooden box to replace the shelf that wont go all the way across and then use an inflatable single mattress - but you're right - maybe I keep the shelf, loose the right rear seat, retain the single mattress idea but dont have to build the box.

I'll give it a try in the next day or two - if it ever stops raining!!

hopefully someone will make a neat back box \ shelf arrangements that folds out over the (kitchen side) seat to make a bed base....for an air bed, but perhaps even with a mattress - leaving the whole drivers side of a UK van free for a solo bike trips

 

[2into1]

I think the latest westfalia city joker (?) has the ability to stand and clamp the rear shelf up on its end, to allow full length use of the space

 

[RedWhiteMonkey]

A few year back, when picking up one that we bought, we got a Tern GSD (pretty substantial longtail cargo bike) and two kids in the back of a Beach.

 

[Rubinstein]

Hi all, This is how I do mine, it's a 29nr EMTB, wheels go in the back and the bed will go down with the bike in the van. Bonus is the dropper post makes a great arm rest

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[Andy C Berks.]

Appreciate the OP is referring to a T7, but this is how I carry mine in the T6.1 - the base frame fits like a glove between the front seats/handbrake so it never slides around. Might work on a T7, and you could cut the frame to be a bit shorter if necessary provided that worked with the length of your bike. My 29er MTB and gravel bikes also fit albeit tend to use the rear bike rack for shorter journeys or if too muddy! It's a frame from an EVOC travel bag, which is available without having to buy the bag, and comes with multiple through axle and QR adapters. I also bought the chain cover to stop getting oil on the interior. I also have a wheel bag which lays on the rear shelf or can be stood up between the bike and kitchen unit.

 

[Rubinstein]

Appreciate the OP is referring to a T7, but this is how I carry mine in the T6.1 - the base frame fits like a glove between the front seats/handbrake so it never slides around. Might work on a T7, and you could cut the frame to be a bit shorter if necessary provided that worked with the length of your bike. My 29er MTB and gravel bikes also fit albeit tend to use the rear bike rack for shorter journeys or if too muddy! It's a frame from an EVOC travel bag, which is available without having to buy the bag, and comes with multiple through axle and QR adapters. I also bought the chain cover to stop getting oil on the interior. I also have a wheel bag which lays on the rear shelf or can be stood up between the bike and kitchen unit.

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That’s a nice bit of kit, I’ll check it out, jeez your bike is way to clean

 

[they-setter]

I have a frame from an EVOC travel bag as in the pic above for sale. I used this for me eBike in my SE. I now have a beach, I take out the side unit and the bike goes in with the wheels on. 60 posted if you would like the frame. Thanks

 

[FairyCakes230]

Appreciate the OP is referring to a T7, but this is how I carry mine in the T6.1 - the base frame fits like a glove between the front seats/handbrake so it never slides around. Might work on a T7, and you could cut the frame to be a bit shorter if necessary provided that worked with the length of your bike. My 29er MTB and gravel bikes also fit albeit tend to use the rear bike rack for shorter journeys or if too muddy! It's a frame from an EVOC travel bag, which is available without having to buy the bag, and comes with multiple through axle and QR adapters. I also bought the chain cover to stop getting oil on the interior. I also have a wheel bag which lays on the rear shelf or can be stood up between the bike and kitchen unit.

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That is very cool and very clever

 

[2into1]

I have a frame from an EVOC travel bag as in the pic above for sale. I used this for me eBike in my SE. I now have a beach, I take out the side unit and the bike goes in with the wheels on. 60 posted if you would like the frame. Thanks

So that's the bike down the side of the two seater bench? With storage box and rear shelf removed?

 

[they-setter]

I currently store my bike with wheels on along the side in the beach. I used the evoc system in the same way as the pic above in my old Se/ocean.

 

[they-setter]

I’m making an alternative way to hold the back shelf in place.