Motorcycle Hauler (was: Looking for my first Sportsmobile!)

[Roonie]

Originally Posted by Toolman

I'm talking about a factory build.. the most common rb and eb 50.. with these floor plans you lose the "truck" portion of your 1 ton Van. If someone has created a custom build, then that's different. It's not an SMB, it's a DIY. No offense to any of the owners here, it's just not practical for me to have a closet, shower and a toilet eating up valuable cargo room. It's more important for me to be able to haul a load of lumber to the cabin and keep it dry. Secure a Motorcycle and gear while I'm away from the vehicle. You know "truck" kinda stuff without towing an over grown trailer.

I'm sorry if I offended you. grow some skin

You should look here...

http://www.sportsmobile.com/3_bikes.html

[BroncoHauler]

Originally Posted by jage

3 hours of Star Trek today, too much Mr. Scott I'd say.

You and your dilithium crystals.

[Toolman]

You should look here...

http://www.sportsmobile.com/3_bikes.html

Very nice, it's a slightly different body style than mine.

[maxacceleration]

I know nothing about this.

[EMrider]

Cargo/bike carrying capacity or interior comfort, choose one.

Since I like both, I tow a small utility trailer with bikes/gear or use a hitch carrier.

R

[coguzzi]

maxacceleration, is that a RB or EB van? i want to build almost exactly the same thing but want a RB ford van and wondering how much room i will have in front of the bike between the front seats, you know--for the dogs comfort when driving. my bike is 400cc class dirt bike, wifes bike is much smaller (ie, mine could actually go on back, hers inside)

[macmcintire]

Might I suggest a field trip to your local Ford dealer to look at new and used vans. Take along a tape measure and you should be able to identify the exact measurements of an EB and RB so you can make a choice of which best meets your needs. It sounds like what you really want is a cargo van that you customize yourself exactly how you want it. I would start with looking at base vans first and then draw up your plan from there.

Good luck!

Mac

[maxacceleration]

Originally Posted by coguzzi

maxacceleration, is that a RB or EB van? i want to build almost exactly the same thing but want a RB ford van and wondering how much room i will have in front of the bike between the front seats, you know--for the dogs comfort when driving. my bike is 400cc class dirt bike, wifes bike is much smaller (ie, mine could actually go on back, hers inside)

It is the EB van. I feel with the RB your dogs would have room. Maybe 3-4 feet?
Good luck!

[coguzzi]

thanks max, i figured a seat would fit in there still with some bikes on a RB, without going to actually measure and dealing with the sales guy.

[Toolman]

I can have cargo and comfort.. When I'm done you'll see. You must have vision.

You are limited not only by skill but imagination. I fortunately have a great imagination and pretty decent skills. I have spent my life learning.. now I will apply the practical knowledge I've earned.