How big a van would I need...? - SV650.org

Littlepeahead · 15-05-14, 10:17 PM

For 2 SVs and my baby beemer GS? LWB Transit be big enough you reckon? Can't be bothered to measure up bikes and vans and work it all out so thought I'd just ask you lot as you must know.

15-05-14, 10:20 PM

hi top should be on the cards too mate with the gs my tiger don't fit in a normal one without removing the mirrors and screen

15-05-14, 10:41 PM

I've got a mwb, med roof transit, fits my drz no bother, tall screens might be an issue but anything else no problem.

squirrel_hunter · 15-05-14, 11:05 PM

I have had 3 medium sized bikes in the back of a SWB low top transit before.

I would say LWB should be fine the high top makes loading easier for sure regardless if the BMW needs the height or not. The only other thing to say is make sure you have a good ramp and enough ratchet straps.

Littlepeahead · 16-05-14, 05:31 AM

Ramp and straps no problem, we used a Luton before but the GS is so long it was a struggle to fit it on the tail lift. My bike is low though. Sounds like a LWB would be sufficient.

mister c · 16-05-14, 05:54 AM

LWB might be ok, but make sure it's a Sprinter, or something like that. I tried to get 3 bikes in a standard van, they didn't fit. Luckily I worked for a van hire company at the time, so went back & picked up a luton.

Littlepeahead · 16-05-14, 07:09 AM

I'm just round the corner from a van hire place so will see if I can take a look at what they've got. If they insist on having all the drivers there in person with their licenses on the day of pick up it won't work anyway as we're meeting en route and Chris still hasn't got his licence back so I already know they won't accept a poorly written DVLA letter.

NTECUK · 16-05-14, 07:34 AM

Wouldn't a trailer be a better plan?
£25 a day Witham 3 bike

16-05-14, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Littlepeahead

we used a Luton before but the GS is so long it was a struggle to fit it on the tail lift.

Yeah, my pointy only just went on the ramp of a Luton. Had to go on diagonally to fit and then had to drag the front end in once we were up.

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Littlepeahead · 16-05-14, 07:48 AM

The GS is way longer than a pointy as we discovered!

15-05-14, 10:17 PM	#1
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	How big a van would I need...? For 2 SVs and my baby beemer GS? LWB Transit be big enough you reckon? Can't be bothered to measure up bikes and vans and work it all out so thought I'd just ask you lot as you must know. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

15-05-14, 10:20 PM	#2
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How big a van would I need...? hi top should be on the cards too mate with the gs my tiger don't fit in a normal one without removing the mirrors and screen

15-05-14, 10:41 PM	#3
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How big a van would I need...? I've got a mwb, med roof transit, fits my drz no bother, tall screens might be an issue but anything else no problem.

15-05-14, 11:05 PM	#4
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Re: How big a van would I need...? I have had 3 medium sized bikes in the back of a SWB low top transit before. I would say LWB should be fine the high top makes loading easier for sure regardless if the BMW needs the height or not. The only other thing to say is make sure you have a good ramp and enough ratchet straps. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

16-05-14, 05:31 AM	#5
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: How big a van would I need...? Ramp and straps no problem, we used a Luton before but the GS is so long it was a struggle to fit it on the tail lift. My bike is low though. Sounds like a LWB would be sufficient. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

16-05-14, 05:54 AM	#6
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,317	Re: How big a van would I need...? LWB might be ok, but make sure it's a Sprinter, or something like that. I tried to get 3 bikes in a standard van, they didn't fit. Luckily I worked for a van hire company at the time, so went back & picked up a luton. __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

16-05-14, 07:09 AM	#7
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: How big a van would I need...? I'm just round the corner from a van hire place so will see if I can take a look at what they've got. If they insist on having all the drivers there in person with their licenses on the day of pick up it won't work anyway as we're meeting en route and Chris still hasn't got his licence back so I already know they won't accept a poorly written DVLA letter. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind... Last edited by Littlepeahead; 16-05-14 at 07:10 AM.

16-05-14, 07:34 AM	#8
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: How big a van would I need...? Wouldn't a trailer be a better plan? £25 a day Witham 3 bike __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues. Last edited by NTECUK; 16-05-14 at 10:55 AM.

16-05-14, 07:48 AM	#10
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: How big a van would I need...? The GS is way longer than a pointy as we discovered! __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...