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636mick wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:20 pm

Yorick wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:27 pm

636mick wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:19 pm

I’m looking at the possibility of putting a bike in the back, under the bed, not sure if it will work yet until I see how much space I’ve got. The trailer is a quick, easy and cheap option. Met a French couple in Rennes on a campsite a couple of years ago who had a Deauville on a trailer. They had a camper previously with bike storage under the bed, the problem they encountered was bike smells, she wife didn’t like it!!!
Mick

Need to watch the overhang weight limits. Most folk only put a light 125 in the camper itself.

Ta mate, I was thinking of a little trail bike, need to get the van and measure to be safe.
Mick

Yorick wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:27 pm

636mick wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:20 pm

Yorick wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:27 pm

Need to watch the overhang weight limits. Most folk only put a light 125 in the camper itself.

Ta mate, I was thinking of a little trail bike, need to get the van and measure to be safe.
Mick

It's a complicated calculation. Need to work out how far it is behind the rear axle and other stuff.
My bike went in the back, with a wheel each side of the rear axle.

636mick wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:29 pm

Yorick wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:27 pm

636mick wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:20 pm

Ta mate, I was thinking of a little trail bike, need to get the van and measure to be safe.
Mick

It's a complicated calculation. Need to work out how far it is behind the rear axle and other stuff.
My bike went in the back, with a wheel each side of the rear axle.

Mmm, could be more work than it’s worth tbh. Trailer and tow are is looking favourite, with a big chain!!