Van adaptions
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He's buying it for family picnics fool, and it sometimes rains on track daysSee what all bike movers and dealers use
Who wants to sit on the back of a van in the rain?️
and yes, they use bigger vans that don't have tailgate options, otherwise they would all have tailgates 
He's buying it for family picnics fool, and it sometimes rains on track days
Yep, you've proved my point. You've definitely taken a bang or two to the head
from that tailgate in your time. If you had double doors, you'd be thinking more lucidly right now. 
I have double doors and wish I had bought a tailgateYep, you've proved my point. You've definitely taken a bang or two to the head
I have double doors and wish I had bought a tailgate
You're beyond redemption, I'm afraid.
R
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£’s?
£17K plus VAT, which you claim back if you are a business.
Location Slough
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R
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Ouch. Too rich for me. Pass
Bit late to the discussion, but aren't transits known to be the rustiest vans in existence, even rustier than 1970's Italian cars
R
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PML here. I’ve been desperate to use the drama queen emoji and it had to go tho Harry
Who’s Harry.....
R
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Barry, sorry
You're making people up just to use the drama queen, that's a bit giddy - almost drama like
R
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You're making people up just to use the drama queen, that's a bit giddy - almost drama like
Creamy
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YOU TAKE THAT BACK!
Creamy
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Nuke
Creamy
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Crap, that looks like I nuked myself (face palm)
Who was after a van can’t see much use if the bike doesn’t fit in the back
under powered by about 100 horses.Who was after a van can’t see much use if the bike doesn’t fit in the back
John W
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I have a nearly new Transit Custom DCIV L2.
That means rear side windows, seats and long wheel base.
I removed the standard rear seats and bulkhead, and fitted the 2nd row seats from a Tourneo.
These both fold up and are removable, just unclip from the rail.
The tourneo seats and floor cost me 500 quid. They are almost new, removed from a tourneo by a company that does taxi and disabled vehicle conversions.
Sold my original floor/seat/bulkhead for over 500 quid
As a guide, when I recently picked up my Pani, I simply folded the centre seat forward, fitted a bump in wheel chock behind it (uses the seat to stop it moving about) and the Pani goes in easily clear of the rear doors. Held in with one of the handlebar strap things and a tie strap on either end of it.
I've had a whole bunch of bikes in the van. With the seats folded forward I can easily get 2 road bikes, or 3 off road bikes in.
We also have a stand alone kitchen pod, containing hob, sink, and all it needs (gas bottle, clean and waste water tanks, plus a battery for the water pump).
This is secured to one of the floor rails, but can be lifted out by one person if necessary.
I've designed my own rear seat / bed. Its steel box section, and can either be folded up against the side of the van, or removed completely.
So if necessary I can have a bike in the van and still sleep in it, or unload the bikes and have a double bed.
I've also fitted mains hook-up and a diesel heater, as we use it as a camper with a drive away air awning too.
Sure I could have bought a bigger van, but this is still small enough to fit in a normal parking space, and get in multi story car parks and height barriers.
That means rear side windows, seats and long wheel base.
I removed the standard rear seats and bulkhead, and fitted the 2nd row seats from a Tourneo.
These both fold up and are removable, just unclip from the rail.
The tourneo seats and floor cost me 500 quid. They are almost new, removed from a tourneo by a company that does taxi and disabled vehicle conversions.
Sold my original floor/seat/bulkhead for over 500 quid
As a guide, when I recently picked up my Pani, I simply folded the centre seat forward, fitted a bump in wheel chock behind it (uses the seat to stop it moving about) and the Pani goes in easily clear of the rear doors. Held in with one of the handlebar strap things and a tie strap on either end of it.
I've had a whole bunch of bikes in the van. With the seats folded forward I can easily get 2 road bikes, or 3 off road bikes in.
We also have a stand alone kitchen pod, containing hob, sink, and all it needs (gas bottle, clean and waste water tanks, plus a battery for the water pump).
This is secured to one of the floor rails, but can be lifted out by one person if necessary.
I've designed my own rear seat / bed. Its steel box section, and can either be folded up against the side of the van, or removed completely.
So if necessary I can have a bike in the van and still sleep in it, or unload the bikes and have a double bed.
I've also fitted mains hook-up and a diesel heater, as we use it as a camper with a drive away air awning too.
Sure I could have bought a bigger van, but this is still small enough to fit in a normal parking space, and get in multi story car parks and height barriers.
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How muchWho was after a van can’t see much use if the bike doesn’t fit in the back
What sort of money?
That’s nice!
Mid 20's
Update He wants £17K plus vat, that includes the shelving, roof rack, steps etc.
I'm looking next week, so photo's to follow.
37K miles, just serviced / polished.
Webuyanyvan quoted £18934+vat, but they want him to return it to 100% standard and he can't be arsed, he also know how they operate.