The NEW Owl Bike + Box (B2) Carrier for Sprinter Vans and Revel

[@stevesven7908]

Nice set up. Only issue I saw was the bike wheel overhanging by quite a bit the vehicle body and that is a set up for an accident when driving on a highway. Trucks and other vehicles could clip the wheel. Or catching tree branches on a track. Plus would having the wheel extend out from the body of the vehicle be legal. Possible not in Australia where I am from. The police crack down when tires are outside the vehicle body.

[@johnwillenborg]

The back of the van tapers a lot compared to the front. From the back taillight you can stick out 18” before you start to get outside the side view mirror

[@QBNTO1]

Sweet!! Keep that stuff coming!! My son is going to be so mad at me when he starts applying for colleges and starts asking me about his college fund...oh well.

[@cherylparrish1179]

LOL love this

[@chassdesk]

So sick next level that b2! awesome innovations!

[@alf637]

Would it be possible to move the bike mount to the left? So that it is centered.

[@Arkane117]

Looks like you can use that bike rack as a dip station for workouts. Also an idea is to have some kind of pull-up bar attached on that.

[@owloffroad]

Yes you can use it as a dip station. We do not currently have a pull up bar bur you could make something fairly easily.

[@Stickerbob11]

Adding to my list!

[@tullynation]

Cool. Now if only I were strong enough to lift my damn bike that high...

[@inmobiqropromotoriayasesor4105]

When is gonna be available for transit vans?

[@user-fj9kw1vz4t]

may i ask how you can secure the bikes once on the rack from theft? It looks like the bike platforms are only held on the tubes by some screw able u ring and nuts. ANy way to lock that? two men could easily undo and slide off a bike of two...

[@owloffroad]

The bike trays use special bolts that require a tool that comes with the kit. It is similar to locking lug bolts. You can also purchase additional locks to secure the bikes. That said, anyone that brings tools to steal bikes is probably going to get what they want.

[@victorm7691]

Hi John- cool stuff. What system do you recommend if you wanted to carry 2 bikes, the cargo box, a shovel, and say some rotopax. Sherpa? B2?

[@robyna.machney7966]

Deciding between this and the Sherpa. Want to carry snowboards/ skis in winter, as well as Rotopax when not carrying bikes... you mention plans to add sherpa panels in the negative space, so it sounds like this new design offers the most versatility for people who don't want to mount their bikes vertically. Do I have that right?

[@MusicByJC]

I am very interested but need to know if it will handle 20lb IED explosion.

[@NoProDad]

so clean. looks great!

[@jedarama]

Transit Version? There are WAY more transits on the road than Sprinters, even though Sprinter got an early lead in the camper/off-road market with factory AWD and such. I'd be surprised if campervan Transits don't outnumber campervan Sprinters in the next several years. Transit now has the factory AWD as well as the aftermarket Quigley 4WD option--which is now order-able directly from Sportsmobile. And, you don't have to fuss with Diesel in a Transit, which makes Baja trips feasible!

[@aprilmarshall6245]

Is there anyway to put the bike rack in a lower position, don’t think I could get an E bike up there? Thanks

[@stephenmoody8764]

Is there a “stop” to prevent the door fully opening & those racks punching through the windows?

[@chrisschmiedeke]

I don’t see how it would stop before contacting the side of the van. Would have to have something on side of the van to bump against.

[@tullynation]

180 degree hinges only, but the end of the tray and rear tire of bike would probably hit...

[@Wanderingnomad2829]

I have a bike and a pet gear carriage for my dog could both of those be attached to the b2 - I also have a pet gear stroller could it be attached if carriage cant

[@owloffroad]

The B2 is very versatile. We also have mini-sherpa plates coming out for the B2 that will allow people to attach items and not just a box. I can't say definitively about your specific gear but it is probably the best option of anything on the market

[@midgetShootingGunsAK]

Van dam diesel 👍👍

[@jonhusby9029]

Curious about theft prevention on those bolts.. seems like one Allen key could make a 10k mountain bike vanish in less than a minute.. any theft deterrent/vandal proof bolts that could make it more difficult to remove??

[@InspiredByBrad]

Check out HexLox, anti-theft hex bolt locks that fit any hex key bolt. Designed for bikes, but a great idea for things like this. The nut on the rear could also be an anti-theft design as well, like a cone nut, etc. Some are listed on McMaster Carr

[@bradstevens2581]

Can the bike rack be centered better? Do you offer custom boxes for items such as a folding kayak?

[@johnwillenborg]

Bikes don’t really need to be centered for anything other than aesthetics, but yes they can be moved more left. The more you keep them over the posts the more stable they are. They look like they stick out but they are inside of the side mirrors. We don’t do any custom boxes unfortunately.

[@AR15UserRev1]

Perfect for us!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Awesome... some day 👍👏

[@mikeanshit158]

when's the install video for this?

[@facelesssman]

Please make swing aways for Vanagons…….🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@colas4387]

Hi, do you do box for Ford Van, I have a Ford E-350 superduty 2010?

[@Bruce.Walker]

Can you post a video of you putting a bike on the rack?

[@owloffroad]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2XbmXipqsyAoaM

[@tahosrfr]

Will there be a version for the 2018 Mercedes Sprinter?

[@tradersato]

Seemed that the passengers side of the bike rack stuck the bike out past the mirror.

[@chassdesk]

tradersato you can slide it more driver side via the 1up track

[@owloffroad]

tradersato it’s adjustable

[@jarretbyrd1]

Not sure if you'd know this, but I'm considering this set up for the back of my 170 4x4 but would also need to run a hitch rack for my ADV. Do you know abt how far out the tire & box extend from the van? Thanks in advance - JB

[@johnwillenborg]

Box is about 16” plus 3-4” for the carrier. So ballpark 20” off the back. Many folks just use a hitch extender

[@DavidFox22]

Hi John, do you make one for the driver side as well? Thanks!

[@user-jk5ph7wc4e]

Why did it take 3 guys to remove a bike 🤔

[@travis_higdon]

Any chance you will be making those bolt-on mounting tubes available for sale to us Sherpa owners?

[@jordanmiller9931]

Please consider designing a lockbox that can be installed in the Revel so that cash, wallets or other values can be locked up while hiking.

[@barlescharley8230]

Look at Boss Strong Box or Lockerdown boxes. Universal security boxes easily attached to the floor with some simple rivnuts.

[@marcducati]

Is there a possibility for 4 bikes on the B2?

[@owloffroad]

Not currently

[@mikeanshit158]

Rad. How about a box/snowboard rack combo. For 3 to 4 boards.

[@Nemisys666]

Looks great!! However my concern is weight/rough terrain over time on the hinges. Granted it can hold now, but a year/two/three.... from now? Id like to know cause I am interested in this product.

[@owloffroad]

Nemisys 666 Hinges on Sprinters are bulletproof. Our customers literally have millions of miles on our products. We also warranty our gear and would take care if any issue if our product caused it. Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5rCgJR9ecySepo

[@benkelley5357]

Are you guys going to make them for the NCV3?

[@-the-great-awakening]

Love 💘 🦉

[@stevecabacungan]

I 'd like to see a video how you mount an 80-lb e-bike up on the bike rack. Do you think a 75 year old, 5ft 7in, 145 lb guy can do this by himself? I love the set-up and I just wonder if me and my wife (75 year old, 4ft 11in, 125 lb) can do it.

[@owloffroad]

E-bikes are harder because they are so heavy. My recommendation would be to mount the tubes low on the B2 so you don't have to pick the e-bike up very high

[@stevecabacungan]

@@owloffroad I also want to install your ladder/tire carrier. Would there be enough clearance for one e-bike mounted to the outside of the bike rack? (That is, if I mount the tubes to the lowest position)

[@owloffroad]

@@stevecabacungan You can mount a single bike on the B2 low, behind the tire. Two bikes and you would have to raise the posts if you have Ladder + Tire Carrier

[@stevecabacungan]

@@owloffroad Good to know. Thanks.

[@TheExcessive1]

Well engineered product. However, I would be concerned that the door hinges were not designed to take this kind of weight, especially in a vehicle that would be subject to off-road conditions.

[@owloffroad]

TheExcessive1 We literally have millions of issue free miles in our carriers. If you have any concerns watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5rCgJR9ecySepo

[@john-paulstevens2532]

Great setup!! Where did you relocate your exhaust?

[@owloffroad]

Out the back next to the hitch

[@oceanscience2240]

Amazing, well done gents. My rig is a 2109 4x4 170" so I assume you can fit. As soon as this damn virus thing is over I would like to make a trip out there and have you guys do an install. Again, great job and I hope you guys are well and safe.

[@owloffroad]

Ocean Science thank you! Yes it will fit

[@giovannal.8984]

Ne costruisci uno anche per me? 😅

[@moussaouiaabdi78]

3000 miles. Gg ez