Building a Pro Custom Sliding Bike Tray for 3 Bikes
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Figuring out how I can carry 3 mountain bikes in the garage of my custom van turned out to be quite the puzzle.... Check out VanGo Conversions here:
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We are MOTORRRRING on here! As ever, go check out the guys at VanGo Conversions. Where should I take this thing first? 👉bit.ly/VanGoConversions
Arizona!... We gots the Trails!.. Hey.. Make sure you don't make the Van Guys work for free!.. Take the Schwag but pay them!.. Beautiful Custom Work guys!
oooooo yes!
Come hit Trestle with that DH rig in June, I'll show you around the mtn.!!
I like the idea of doing nothing but talking while others get the job done :D I´ll try this at work tomorrow :D Awesome Van Paul!
Haha it's a life lesson
🤣
Nice that guys work is awesome love how he’s laminated everything so no fasteners show real clean look
Looks great!
The van is coming along nicely 👍
Sure is!
I love these series
Sweet!
Hi Paul, maybe put some carriage bolts on the mounts, hang the bolt below the tray and tack weld the nut to the bolt. Of course do this once everything is sorted. Good insurance for theft protection, however a pain in the butt if you need to make adjustments. If you need to remove the mounts you would have to zip off the bolt and nut, but that is cheap. Then one last lock on the tray. I work for a large utility company and the guys before me here have been using carriage bolts and welded nuts for a while and it seems to help with theft quite a bit. Project is looking great.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't see the point in even locking the fork mounts in. Just remove the quick release on the forks and the whole bike comes out. Minus the through axel
Those van pro guys a creative geniuses, real artists, making van mobile artistry.
Undoubtedly the most thought through van build. Great job so far!
Thanks!
That window is super sweet! Everything is looking great.
Super dialled! Yours is better because you’re already tripping though 😂
I live this new series, immediately clicked on the notification when I saw it😁😁 can't whait to build my own van when I'm 18
*love
Nice!
@@nissemeys4766 why wait dude. Get some practise on your dad's car so when your of age, it's straight forward. Convert his car to a convertible. I'm sure he'll appreciate it. 😉
@@samoanSAIYAN haha, we have a Nissan pixo it's probably even smaller than my room😂🙊
@@PaulThePunter See Paul, You're already encouraging the next gen to be creative. :D
The new Scott Gambler OMG😍😍😍😍😍
I need another van video! Bouncing between you and BKXC looking for new van content!! Keep them coming Paul!
Haha we’ve got 3 more after this in the series
The dog is tuning into the Baby Yoda of this series.
Where are the memes?
phew that's a tight squeeze. hopefully will still fit with any future bike changes.
Well nothing will change for next year :)
short term vision of a Millenial 🤪
@@coastalzapper4840 ok Boomer
@@ericcarlson6815 ok Snowflake
@@coastalzapper4840 there it is
Maybe consider using a silicon around the perimeter of the tray so the water from the bike after washing it doesn't get into the cracks and ruin the ply tray. Great videos of the build. And fun.
Not a bad suggestion!
By far the best thought out and executed van build out i have seen of any MTber on youtube!!
Everyone is just going along's Alex's build haha, I'd have the bed/bike storage exactly the same, not sure about the rest.
Alex's van is definitely a great piece of inspiration for everyone's van.
In truth Alex's van is a pretty standard layout. People have been doing the bed over garage thing for years.
What are the dimensions of your tray?
Well done Paul! I just put in a Cargo Glide tray. My bed is high enough so I don't have to take the wheels off. Really enjoy your videos.
I just can't get enough of these videos! Now I wanna buy a van
The VanGo guys are definately doing some super awesome built quality. I'm suitably impressed!
The clearance on those bikes under the bed is super tight. I hope you accounted for the 2020 Scott bikes and any future bikes with larger stack numbers.
It won’t change :)
still my favorite van build series I've seen.
Awesome! I can't wait to see the final product!
Beauty project you got here!!! Bring ‘er our to the east coast and check out some of our techy goodness!!!
Mehbe!
We are planning on getting a team van for this season. Your build has definitely given us some great ideas! Love the van build videos!
Coming along really well! Excited to see it completed!
Thanks!
I used the rockymount on my seasucker and it was a gamechanger for me. Took some modification but made the seasucker a lot easier to use instead of having to hold the bike in hand, hold the forks etc etc lol
yeeeeeeeeeeoooooooo looking good paul can't wait to see the finished thing
Me too Chris!
Everyone is going to van life now, bkxc, the singletrack sampler and you. It must be a fun life
Wow that’s everyone!! 😂
When you make your commenters sound like they’re whining it reflects poorly on you. Sweet van Punter.
What do you mean?
why is Paul’s van turning out better than my house
🤷♂️
And what about the front wheels?? Where are they going to fit?
All will be revealed in due course....
The build is coming along great! I've heard you mention converting the DH bike into a Mullet a couple of times. Make sure you look into that. From everything I've heard, it's best to start with a 27.5 bike and add the bigger front wheel. When you mullet a 29er, the geo tends to end up pretty far off. Much slacker, lower BB, slacker seat angle, etc. Might not be too big of an issue with a DH tho, since you won't be pedaling much 🤷♂️
Well don't forget the gambler is designed for both. so it doesn't matter. :)
@@PaulThePunter: I wasn't aware of that. Let us know how it rides. I'm definitely curious about trying it
Chump MTB Brendan Fairclough runs a mullet setup on his gambler, and he doesn’t run a custom rear end or anything. The gambler is just so adjustable that geometry isn’t an issue.
"Pro Custom Sliding Bike Tray"
That shit littt
Hahaha
Hi Paul, How wide was the tray?
SIIICCCKKKK!! Dude, going to be so dialed!!
This is a sick mtb van
Loving this series!
Rockin the rocky mounts whith Rocky Mountain MTB rockin’ on the Rocky mounts rack
You plonka. Loving how it's coming together.
I have one of those Rocky mounts in my tiny van and it works great, good call!
It’s interesting to see the different way you and BKXC are doing your vans.
It's coming along nicely Paul. Bob T.
Should be titled, "watching a guy building a rack"
Didn’t know Rocky Mounts made this locking mount. Nice!
Man your builder, he’s a consummate pro!
Single track sampler definitely turned his handlebars first, but it's definitely still a great idea
Looking good - it's all coming together!
Sure is!
Looks awesome Paul!
Brilliant ,I think i'll try something like that in my smaller van. Thanks
Oh nice dude
Love your chanal
Keep doing what you are👍
Thanks my friend!
Very clean... I always wondered in the other builds I've seen, no one turns the axle mount at a slight angle. Where do you store the front wheels?
All will be explained
Who needs a front wheel. More aerodynamic and less weight!
😂😂😂
Oof, those panel gaps make baby yoda cry. Missed opportunity to have garage lighting.Have fun loading in the dark or trying to see which breaker you've tripped when its pouring rain.
Oh noooo, it only we’d thought to put lights in! Shiiiiiiiiit
I LIKE THE STAFF. YOU ARE AWESOME. PEACE BROTHERS
Are you just doing manuals and wheelies everywhere?
Yes 😎
@@PaulThePunter no you cant welile haha
Nicolas Courville r/wooooosh
Kryptek r/wooooooosh
Troy Muller how?
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Amazing build
Thanks!
Very cool! I am using a Yakima BikerBar for now in the back of my Tacoma Off-road truck, but in the future as I build up the truck I am going to have to get creative for two fatbikes!
#elevationeveryweekend
Oh yeah!
Loving these video dude
These guys should do this sort of thing for a living.
Very very professional work
Sure is!
that vans pimped paul hope you enjoy it
Thanks Sean!
These bike mounts have been done before with the same setup but with three bikes by Singletrack Sampler.
Pro tip: print out a photo of the packed bikes so you'll always have a quick reference of the correct orientation of all the parts when you stow them away.
It's a good tip! But as a car packing jedi, I'll never need it :)
@@PaulThePunter Famous last words ;)
Hello, I'm looking to do the same for my van, I would like to know where you bought the slides for the 3 MTB? (I'm in Europe sorry if the translation is not good)
Many thanks for your reply!
It's coming together so sick! Stoked for the next one! Cheers :D
YEEWWW!!!! \mm/
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I know it's kind of an extra step, but you could pull the pedals off the dirt jumper since it doesn't get nearly as much use and avoid risking chipping the paint on the other bikes.
Looking good dude!
Cheers my dude
How tight are clearances all around? As in, when the van is moving and bumping up and down, and forks and shocks and tyres are compressing etc, is there wiggle room so that levers and pedals don't gouge the surfaces? Or get gouged? Just hard to see on camera exactly, but genuinely curious as to how much play the pro installers allow, for future builds myself
They won’t. Suspension and tires wouldn’t compress with the insanely small amount of force that’s being subjected to them.
Awesome good to know. Thanks Paul!
Locking axle mounts... great... but bring a 14mm socket wrench and they will easily disappear... need better security
I think you should turn that slider into an alfresco bed ! With potential for tent cover ! 🔥🔥🇬🇧😀
Haha that would kind of defeat the point of having a van 😂
😂
If the Paul puts some pedal covers over the pedals, than that should make it less scary. Like in Seth’s vid
............or a sock?
that was so nice I had to watch it twice
Awesome :)
Do a van tour next please.
Coming along nicely Paul. Where do the front wheels of the bikes go?
Ive been thinking of making one for my one bike (with space for a second in the future), but in order to save space, lengthwise and height, I was thinking of removing both wheels.
Thoughts on that?
Sure, may take a minute or so longer to setup or take apart, but it will save on space big time.
Get some knox socks for the pedals
That's going to be one heavy ass van. Interested to see what your mpg ends up being.
Bill Trickel I have the same van and added about 2500 lbs when it’s fully loaded and get 17.5 mpg on average
All these van builds are making me want to buy a van and start seeing and riding the country. I have a strong feeling the wife will not approve.
Unless she comes along! Your user name suggests more of a free spirit 😂
Very good.... but where are the front wheels going to go ?
I've been riding this bike for 7 years now! ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L It was a great bike the day I got it, put it together, and went on my first ride; more importantly it's an even better bike today. I've ridden trails, street, and skatepark all on this bike. I have replaced almost every part on the bike. Some stuff has broken: derailleurs, wheels, shifter. Everything else were upgrades. The only ramaing original parts are the frame, bottom bracket, and crank set. BB and cranks will be upgraded soon. The geometry isn't great but that is really the only draw back to how good a value this bike is. Even after all the money I've spent upgrading it's still a more affordable bike than I'd have bought from a proper bike shop, especially with full suspension. I've also learned a lot about bikes working on it over the years. It really is one of the best perchases I've ever made and hopefully it'll still be around for another 7 years.
Love the van
Thanks Sam!
I have rocky mounts and don't let the locks fool you into thinking they are secure.
You really are a punter! Let the guy work you ninny! Paul the Ninny!
Lol it's a collaboration
Lol! He doesn’t need your help!
@@andrewrivera4029 Lol!.. You don't need to comment. Wasting oxygen and electricity.
samoan SAIYAN right! Already unsubscribed! Lol
Is it not easy to add a plastic box to back of van to carry bikes or stuff? It seems that bikes take up a lot of garage space under bed. I wish you save riding. One of the worse falls I ever took was plying down hill on a bike. I ended up in a creek and arm injury.
jeeez this is sooo gooood
Thanks Filip!
Awsome build...
Do you have any information on where they’ve got the breaker switch panels that I see on the right hand side of the bike garage?
Nice van so far but why are you putting the axle mounts at an angle on the bike tray?
Every time I see someone build the bikes so tight to the bed and other things I always think what happens if they get a different bike later. Do you think there is much room if the next bike is a little taller or the pedal can’t fit in the frame of the other bike?
Great question! My bikes won't be any larger than this. And in reality there's the possibility of moving the front mounts around to accommodate for that sort of thing. However I would bet that the difference is minimal.
@@PaulThePunter I was thinking some bikes the headset are higher off the ground than others. Let's say your next bike is like that. Either way, it could totally be a moot point and be one of those things I'd worry about and never experience. I have a lot of those in my life. LOL
Front wheels ?
In time....
Paul what was the black material you put on the top of the wood for the bikes to sit on?
You could store the DJ without pedals to save from faffing when you load a bike
Really nice Video!
How long are the rails?
I really liked the videos and I know you must hear a lot of bother from people that aren't really thinking before they engage their mouths but here's my input... before I engage my brain... TOO MANY COMMERCIALS hahahaha Love it though, any plans to come to Downieville Classic?
I'd be getting some of those peddle sock things!
It probably won’t move around...but might test!
Can you share where the final shims for the mounts were sourced? I've been planning something similar for a bike tray in my van.
Uhhhh hmmm I think they just bought them from Rona/Home depot. Nothing special!
Look like framing shims. You can get them at any hardware store
Cool. I'll take a look.
Hey Paul, I am just curios if you had thought about letting the air out of your forks to lower them about 10cm or more. As your driver side storage room is too high for that it doesnt make any sense now, but I am building a van in the future too and considering doing that to have more space over the bed.
Cheers man! :-)
Nope! I want the bikes to just be ready to gooooo. No faffing as much as possible.
@@PaulThePunter totally understand that. Maybe i will do that just to have that extra 10 - 15cm. I would say its about 1 minute extra to refill them with the shock pump...
That's why a have truck! Nice work though
What are you going to do with all the front wheels