That’s basically the same thing I posted. If you google “transverse motorbike carrier” you’ll get loads of results. Worth noting is that unlike a trailer, the weight of the carrier and the bike will be added to and included the payload of a van, so if your licence limits you to 3,500kg, you might go over-weight. Also, there can be an issue with “nose weight” on vans, especially LWB models where there’s a large overhang between the rear axle and the end of the vehicle, as the weight of the carrier and bike bear down on the towing iron and with the rear axle acting like the fulcrum of a seesaw, this can cause the front of the van to lift, causing potentially dangerous handling issues.
I would like to see some more options for fastening the bike for travel. A wheel chock and straps just requires too much valuable space. https://www.mdracingproducts.co.uk/risk-racing-lock-n-load-pro-strapless-tie-down-system.html
After using a T3 Multivan with bike trailer, T4 California with bike inside, and a various number of combos of large campers with bike garage at the back etc, i found that a caravan plus van was the best for my usage.. it gives me transport at the track for local shopping etc, and saves having to pack the house if i need more supplies etc. +/- its limited to 100kph on the autobahn
it's a 4x4 with around 130k on it. looking for around 30k. i've got his email address if that's the kind of thing he is after.
We have and have used a http://www.easylifter.co.uk/hydra-trail.htm. the largest bike we have used on ours is a RE Himalayan, but they will take a lot more. It's a doddle to use, without the hassle of a trailer and without adding to the weight on the two bar.
Got a friend who has one of these…. https://www.caraworld.de/images/jit...seo-transport-plus-auffahrrampe-hubbett-4.jpg Knaus Deseo Transport
I also looked at the older and newer version, and the interior was a bit too basic for my needs, and twin axle is hard to manoeuvre without a mover fitted so i went with the sport and fun model which is more camping plus toy transport
That looks great and the “assembled and loaded in 3 minutes” claim looks tempting, but in my case that wouldn’t account for the 10 mins of ball ache retrieving all the bits from my unit and carrying them to my van. Something like that which could be left attached to the back of the van and cranked up and down as needed, but without having to remove the trailer wheels, would be perfect though.
The transverse ones just check max tow eye weight. Most have c80kg max and even stuff like that 4X4 above may not actually be sufficient
I had a couple of different trailer behind my motorhome, a Motolug open trailer and Debon box trailer both worked well, but I think if I went down the camping route again I’d get a caravan and tow it with my transit with the bike in the back.
Thanks for that, I’ll pass it on to him I’ll also mention your location, I see you’re quite a bit north of Glasgow, is that right?
It might be a daft question, but I presume it pivots around the tow ball like any other trailer? I'd quite like to have a transverse trailer which is fixed, ie: rigid to the chassis, so its wheels stay in line with the wheels of my van, but I imagine it would need to have a differential in order to allow the inside and outside wheels to travel at different speeds when going around corners. That also may not be counted as a trailer but instead be deemed part of the van and therefore be included in its weight limit (which is a consideration for me my licence is limited to 3.5t - bah!)
I had an easylifter as in the picture above, you need to be very careful with them, not suitable for motorhomes with chassis extensions, I know of people who have bent towbars with them when reversing. With a van type camper as long as you have a substantial towbar they are ok. I bent my towbar just trying it round the block with my MT10 on it, I sold it on straight away and bought the Motolug
You replace the ball with a square receiver. The device doesn’t pivot side to side, the wheels are like giant casters, when you reverse they pivot.
We first saw one on the IoM and did a lot of research before buying. We looked for a used one for a couple of years before giving in and buying new. I wished the Autosleeper Kingham was as good, now sold. If the pivots are greased I can’t see how the wheels would not rotate with no pressure on the tow bar. I won’t be selling as even though we don’t have a camper at present, I would use it with the car.
