bike rack for camper van

nedjordan

hi, would anyone know where to get a second hand bike rack for a camper van?

*Kol*

What type of camper? Unless somebody is scrapping a camper they are unlikely to be selling a rack. If you have a tow bar you could get a tow at mounted rack. They are not that expensive

nedjordan

*Kol* wrote: »

What type of camper? Unless somebody is scrapping a camper they are unlikely to be selling a rack. If you have a tow bar you could get a tow at mounted rack. They are not that expensive

there is no tow on it, its a hymer van

*Kol*

Donaghys have a nice Fiamma rack for €289.

nedjordan

*Kol* wrote: »

Donaghys have a nice Fiamma rack for €289.

that is a good price, will have a look, thank you

Benbecul97

Had both Omnistor and Fiamma bike racks. Fiamma are better.

That Fiamma one in Donagheys for €289 is the Carry-Bike Pro. Comes with rails and blocks (1&3) to carry 2 bikes but can take 4 bikes. If carrying 4 bikes you'll need to purchase the extra 2 x rails and 2 x blocks (2&4).

http://www.partsformotorhomes.com/travel-leisure/cycling-bikes/bike-carriers.html

Regarding your payload, don't forget that a bike rack and 4 standard bikes will add an extra 50-60kg.

*Kol*

Benbecul97 wrote: »

Had both Omnistor and Fiamma bike racks. Fiamma are better.

That Fiamma one in Donagheys for €289 is the Carry-Bike Pro. Comes with rails and blocks (1&3) to carry 2 bikes but can take 4 bikes. If carrying 4 bikes you'll need to purchase the extra 2 x rails and 2 x blocks (2&4).

http://www.partsformotorhomes.com/travel-leisure/cycling-bikes/bike-carriers.html

Regarding your payload, don't forget that a bike rack and 4 standard bikes will add an extra 50-60kg.

Good point about the weight. I am always reluctant to put 4 bikes on the rack. I think the max weight capability of most racks is around 60kg.

Benbecul97

*Kol* wrote: »

Good point about the weight. I am always reluctant to put 4 bikes on the rack. I think the max weight capability of most racks is around 60kg.

That's right. When you think that the rack itself is about 8kg and then 4 x hybrid/mountain bikes at 12-15kg each (road bikes will be lighter) its easy to exceed 60kg. Excuse to upgrade your bikes to lighter models!

Aidan_M_M

I won't fit 4 rail racks anymore unless the owner specifically insists on iT. Too much weight dancing on lightweight walls, on our roads.

mcquill

i have a Fiamma 3 bike rack in the garage at home which I took off my camper last year; replaced with a 4 bike Omnistor. I'll dig it out and see if i have all the fittings, If so, its for sale. Travelling home tonight, so it will be tomorrow before i can have a look if that's any good?

se conman

There was a 2 bike camper rack for sale at the Kilkenny car boot sale today.

nedjordan

mcquill wrote: »

i have a Fiamma 3 bike rack in the garage at home which I took off my camper last year; replaced with a 4 bike Omnistor. I'll dig it out and see if i have all the fittings, If so, its for sale. Travelling home tonight, so it will be tomorrow before i can have a look if that's any good?

hi,sorry ionly seen this message now, that would br great if you have it thanks

mcquill

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