Ford Transit Moto Van Build #2 : Bolt it on mount

[@moteelall]

I have a 3 bike bolt it on in my toy hauler. I'm very happy with it. Holds the bikes solid and I can yank it out to make room in the hauler when I get to my destination in minutes. They have fantastic customer service too. Really happy you went this this system because it means I made a good choice as well!

[@highlandcycles]

They do a great job

[@michaellinder899]

Hey Morgan you might want to bolt those triangle plates down with reinforcing plates under the floor. If you get in an accident that 750 lbs of motorcycles are going to join you in the front seat. Something to think about.

[@highlandcycles]

I am thinking about that for sure. The guys who make it don’t call for that. I haven’t talked to or seen anything about a crash scenario yet. Also there is a row of seats between the bikes and the front and soon enough there will be a wall.

[@vince5946]

That will be a really cool rig once you're done. Check out the E trak products, they are very versatile to, DC cargo is a good place to look. Are you going to park the van "down by the river!" LOL

[@highlandcycles]

Haha. Oh yeah

[@kjohns236]

I like it! I need one for my toy hauler!

[@highlandcycles]

They are really slick

[@MP-1965]

Nice! I think I need a van!

[@highlandcycles]

Yes you do

[@mikevanica2175]

have you thought about putting a wall up between bikes and seats? Helps keep the gas smell down and keeping the passenger side warmer in the winter!

[@rglce25]

He mentioned that

[@highlandcycles]

Like Rod said, I mentioned that. I am definitely putting a wall in eventually

[@frydays4788]

Love it! Does the van have carbon fiber wall liner?

[@highlandcycles]

It’s not carbon. It’s a plastic thing. Pretty cool

[@frydays4788]

I see

[@KiwiMoto72]

those chocks are genius! what size cross bar did you get from them? you van is a 148 yes?

[@highlandcycles]

It’s the longest/tallest. Not sure what the length is. I just ordered it for my van.

[@200xcBruce]

I made my own bolt it on style rack holds my BMW and KTM solid in my trailer.

[@highlandcycles]

Awesome

[@rglce25]

Noah Clark has a vid on his that's pretty sweet. He has sleeping area too but the back part is nice as well.

[@highlandcycles]

I’ll have to check that out. My biggest thing is that it has to be a family mover as well.

[@robmccauley1073]

Should have painted the edges on the holes drilled for the D-rings. that fresh steel will rust for sure. May void any warranty, if you have any issues with rust.

[@highlandcycles]

That is a good point. I didn’t think of that. I can hit them from underneath. Also, fortunately I live in a place where things don’t really rust. It’s so dry here

[@robmccauley1073]

@@highlandcycles good point. Things Rust overnight here in the Rust Belt here in Ohio.

[@lathenhornback003]

Are those tire Stops upside down should the Little adjustable knob be on the bottom like the Tiedown hooks ?🤷🏻

[@highlandcycles]

I had them the other way but I like how the straps run with them upside down better and it doesn’t matter structurally

[@thepatternforms859]

do you have to have the extended wheel base model for this build? is that extra space at the back behind the bikes necessary? would regular wheel base work?

[@highlandcycles]

The normal length would work fine. I have extra room which I use for tool box and other stuff.

[@jeffelmore7250]

What are your plans for the all important.... Tools and some bench space?

[@highlandcycles]

Just got a tool box for the back. Will be installing after I get the insulation in

[@jimmydacey3]

Leia clearly doesn't like you at all. ;) Van looks great Morgan, nicely done! Are you gonna have it branded up with your logos? Maybe have it wrapped?

[@highlandcycles]

That’s happening soon

[@bonsaiwillie]

You've inspired me to buy a Ford Transit and Bolt It On system, it looks like the J hooks were too long initially, did they send you shorter J hooks? What J hooks should I ask for when ordering from Bolt It On for my Transit?

[@highlandcycles]

They were too long because I used them on the d rings that were mounted to the wall but they were meant for d rings mounted in the floor. I ended up putting D rings in the floor to move the system forward and they work perfectly.

[@painsrides]

It hurts to put holes in my $5k motorcycle..... must be agony doing it to a $50k truck.... 🤐 Then again, you are a professional .... lol 🤣

[@highlandcycles]

I’ve gotten so used to it

[@garym776]

I see puppers has got dibs on shotgun

[@highlandcycles]

Oh yeah

[@richardhartley7094]

Awesome rack must invest in one of them i to have a transit cool👍🇬🇧