Small MTB Van - REDESIGNED! Delta Thru-Axle Hitch Pro Fork Mounts.

In January 2021, C-Dog bought his first van! Its only a small van - a Vauxhall Combo 1.3 Crew Van! But, after a bit of careful planning, he was able to convert it into a budget friendly MTB Van, capable of carrying three bikes and three riders.
Over the past 12 months the van has served us proud and taken us to places such as Bike Park Wales, Llandegla, Cannock, Forest of Dean, Flyup 417 and many more!
However, theres a problem! The van only really works when transporting the bikes it was designed around! Gazlar is now living on the Isle Of Wight so there is a good chance the van will be carrying different bikes depending on who is joining us for a ride.
So, can C-Dog redesign the van so it is more versatile, carry a wide range of bikes and still fit three bikes and three riders whilst sticking to an affordable budget? Watch to find out.
#MTBVan #VanLife #MTBLifestyle

[@shannonrollins2495]

the "trapped nut" system to mount the rear board with the bike mounts onto the van floor was an elegant and strong solution. I like it and plan to try something similar on my Dodge Grand Caravan

[@TheBassman396]

Job shorted excellent

[@mattybutler2455]

I've gotta just say wow, thats an awesome setup for a little van. I am 18, and looking at my own first car, and this video really makes me want a combo evenmore! Driving my parents car, and outting the bikes on my rockbros suction roof rack is a pain, and if it was just me, i presume you can squeeze a bike in with both wheels on? Excellent quality video, well done pal.

[@davidrowe8747]

I see your comment is 4 weeks old so thought I'd jump in and answer your question - because it's something I asked about previously. Most bikes would fit in a mini van with both wheels on, if there's just one bike. It might need to go in at an angle, and you'd need some way to secure it so it doesn't go flying, and so you don't get any rubbing on the frame or on your car/van.

[@bikeandbeyond]

I can definitely see ‘strengthier’ catching on.🤣

[@craigjasper1274]

🤣🤣🤣 I didn’t even realize I said it until I was putting the video together 🤦‍♂️

[@martynlancaster4453]

What’s the through floor securing sleeves called ???

[@AdventureTrailsMTB]

Hi. Sorry, I’ve only just seen your comment. I used these - 12 Pcs M8 Flange Nuts Female Thread Carbon Steel T-Nuts Brad Hole Tee Nuts for Fixing Connection Furniture amzn.eu/d/iSWIHCu

[@mtbskillsshow7613]

Where did you get the mounts from dude?

[@craigjasper1274]

Found them on eBay. Got them at a really good price! I paid £20 for four of them! They are normally at least that each.