[438TransitBuild]

Two dirtbikes or dual sports in under the bed. Key is going in backwards so you need a ramp long enough to reduce the angle. Backwards loading keeps handlebars closer to back doors so you can get bed lower for more headroom. Has worked fine so far.

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Nice functional setup!!
But as a 140lb female backing my ~400lb ADV bike up a ramp doesn’t give me much confidence.

 

[438TransitBuild]

Nice functional setup!!
But as a 140lb female backing my ~400lb ADV bike up a ramp doesn’t give me much confidence.

Not saying I wouldn’t be able to do it but… might be exciting especially in the rain etc 😂

 

[TransitFocus]

Nice functional setup!!
But as a 140lb female backing my ~400lb ADV bike up a ramp doesn’t give me much confidence.

I hear Goldwings have reverse.

 

[Sawdog]

Hi All,
148” high roof Transit here. Setting it up as a camper van and considering my setup options to haul mtb’s, dirt bike and/or ADV bike. My van isn’t built out yet but I loaded a friend’s KTM 1290R this weekend using a Condor chock tied down to the factory tie downs, plus tie downs on the bike. It was nice to have the full floor open for that! Plus room for our mtb’s alongside the KTM.
But I’d like to build out a permanent bed solution and considering whether to maintain room for a moto inside the van or just use hitch/trailer. I want it all inside the van if possible…the unicorn setup lol! Maybe something tilting/Murphy bed style…not sure. Probably wouldn’t be able to fit a 1290 but at least my BMW G310GS which isn’t all that big.

just curious to see others’ setups like this. Plenty of moto (dirt bike) camper setups online to see but not so many with bigger bikes and beds.

thanks in advance for sharing your creative solutions!

Hi All,
148” high roof Transit here. Setting it up as a camper van and considering my setup options to haul mtb’s, dirt bike and/or ADV bike. My van isn’t built out yet but I loaded a friend’s KTM 1290R this weekend using a Condor chock tied down to the factory tie downs, plus tie downs on the bike. It was nice to have the full floor open for that! Plus room for our mtb’s alongside the KTM.
But I’d like to build out a permanent bed solution and considering whether to maintain room for a moto inside the van or just use hitch/trailer. I want it all inside the van if possible…the unicorn setup lol! Maybe something tilting/Murphy bed style…not sure. Probably wouldn’t be able to fit a 1290 but at least my BMW G310GS which isn’t all that big.

just curious to see others’ setups like this. Plenty of moto (dirt bike) camper setups online to see but not so many with bigger bikes and beds.

thanks in advance for sharing your creative solutions!

Hi All,
148” high roof Transit here. Setting it up as a camper van and considering my setup options to haul mtb’s, dirt bike and/or ADV bike. My van isn’t built out yet but I loaded a friend’s KTM 1290R this weekend using a Condor chock tied down to the factory tie downs, plus tie downs on the bike. It was nice to have the full floor open for that! Plus room for our mtb’s alongside the KTM.
But I’d like to build out a permanent bed solution and considering whether to maintain room for a moto inside the van or just use hitch/trailer. I want it all inside the van if possible…the unicorn setup lol! Maybe something tilting/Murphy bed style…not sure. Probably wouldn’t be able to fit a 1290 but at least my BMW G310GS which isn’t all that big.

just curious to see others’ setups like this. Plenty of moto (dirt bike) camper setups online to see but not so many with bigger bikes and beds.

thanks in advance for sharing your creative solutions!

My motovan uses the ramps as a bed platform. We don't do much boondocking, as we look forward to RV park showers and bathrooms after days of riding and motocamping off the bikes. The bikes, F800GS & KLR650, are held down by Pitbull bike restraints.

 

[AzB]

Any info on that winch Sawdog?

 

[Mobileempire]

@ 438Transitbuild
What's that gas tank looking thing under the rear bumper ?
What is it used for?

 

[Ruadhrigh]

Outside was my final solution. Hitch mount. Because if not, and once you measured, you’ll have literally 4 ft left. If you use the high platform bed, it’ll be so tight for the bike and for the bed, both will be “usable” but crappy. You wouldn’t even be able to flip over without touching the ceiling.

I’ve seen builds with bikes under and bed on top. Unless you have the extended, there just is not enough room


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Same.
It gets crowded inside with just the MTBs.

Ended up with a Kendon Trailer

 

[danopdx]

The stand max weight is 315, too low for me unfortunately. I would have loved to use it!

Are you using L-track for your various bed setups?

Currently leaning in this general direction…

In full bed mode, the panels sit on steel rails. In bunk mode, one side of the panel sits on the water tank box, with the other hung from straps and L-track stubs. This pic was fresh from the builder; I've DIY'd some stuff since.

My last bike was a 990, and I still miss it. Wasn't itching to put it in the van tho.

 

[Sawdog]

Any info on that winch Sawdog?

The winch is just a 2500 pound Outland ATV winch from Harbor Freight. I girth hitch, 1" tubular webbing to the D-rings and loop through

screw
links added to their winch plate. Power is from Transit customer connection point and grounded near e-brake. Anderson style 50 amp quick connect with a strain relief is used between winch and van power.

 

[danopdx]

Not saying I wouldn’t be able to do it but… might be exciting especially in the rain etc 😂

And here I thought getting the bike in normally was tricky.

 

[trikepilot]

Nice functional setup!!
But as a 140lb female backing my ~400lb ADV bike up a ramp doesn’t give me much confidence.

Not that bad with my long ramps that greatly reduce the angle of inclination. Some strategic hunting for loading zone can also make it less steep or even downhill with the right conditions. I also had the same HF winch SawDog showed when I was trying to put my Super Tenere in there.

After several big trips pre-covid, I have decided that the next big trip out west will be with a trailer for the bikes. The bikes plus gear just take up a disproportionatly large footprint of the van that could better be served as useful living space.

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[Checkswrecks]

Two dirtbikes or dual sports in under the bed. Key is going in backwards so you need a ramp long enough to reduce the angle. Backwards loading keeps handlebars closer to back doors so you can get bed lower for more headroom. Has worked fine so far.

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I recognize that van and Husky!
It could fit a FANCY bike.


Glad to see you're doing well Harrison.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Nice functional setup!!
But as a 140lb female backing my ~400lb ADV bike up a ramp doesn’t give me much confidence.

At 65 I'm not pushing bikes up a ramp either. I just find a berm to put the bike on and back the van to so the ramp is flat or downhill.

 

[trikepilot]

I recognize that van and Husky!
It could fit a FANCY bike.


Glad to see you're doing well Harrison.

All is well, Bob. Still have the van but with Covid and busy work and kid life - the last 18mos have seen little motovan action. Also have acquired a bunch of land where I have installed an old man's enduro course so the TE is getting all the action these days and the van has been relegated to misc hauler status. But I am getting an itch for a Colo trip next summer.

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[438TransitBuild]

@ 438Transitbuild
What's that gas tank looking thing under the rear bumper ?
What is it used for?
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I believe that’s a water tank from WaterPORT. Mounts on the hitch.

 

[438TransitBuild]

In full bed mode, the panels sit on steel rails. In bunk mode, one side of the panel sits on the water tank box, with the other hung from straps and L-track stubs. This pic was fresh from the builder; I've DIY'd some stuff since.

My last bike was a 990, and I still miss it. Wasn't itching to put it in the van tho.

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Nice clean setup/build!

 

[438TransitBuild]

Well, got my Maxxair fan installed today. Next up is Thinsulate insulation. Have to put the bed planning aside for another day. Going to use the van this coming weekend for its first camping trip; mtb only, no moto, so I’ll have plenty of room for my air bed on the floor!

Currently still leaning towards Outlaw MotoVan’s bunk setup mounted to L track and secured with hinge one side and tie downs to ceiling eye bolts on the other. One on each side. Should be simple to build which I like!

 

[danopdx]

Well, got my Maxxair fan installed today. Next up is Thinsulate insulation. Have to put the bed planning aside for another day. Going to use the van this coming weekend for its first camping trip; mtb only, no moto, so I’ll have plenty of room for my air bed on the floor!

Currently still leaning towards Outlaw MotoVan’s bunk setup mounted to L track and secured with hinge one side and tie downs to ceiling eye bolts on the other. One on each side. Should be simple to build which I like!

For the ceiling, if you want to avoid big eye bolts (overhead hazard?), I've had good luck with L track studs/rings in various lengths of L track. (The little round L track "anchors" are also nice, but only take two bolts, so I've not been using them overhead.) I've had good luck sourcing from US Cargo Control.

 

[OldMadBrit]

I towed a trailer behind mine and used the van as a trackside base for a couple of years.

 

[whit6438]

The direction I'm planning to go if I can ever get a van may not be of much use since I'll be going with an extended but I'll share anyway.

Check out the Transmoto build by Wilderness Vans. https://www.wildernessvans.com/conversions/transmoto/

We plan to do something similar but with an elevator bed.