Motorcycle Race Van build (clever name forthcoming)

[sowega]

I have the same hammock, haha!

The TRSs are amazing. In addition to being a great design, everything from Pit-Bull is overengineered to the point of ridiculousness. These things will almost certainly outlast the bikes, van, and probably the next trailer/van and next few bikes.

I'm hoping to put the next base plate in this week so I can easily take both bikes the next time I go to the track.

[JackTuppVan]

sowega

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1995 Ford Chicane Concept Van was designed to be a Superbike/Grand Prix motorcycle racing team support vehicle.

[sowega]

Originally Posted by JackTuppVan

sowega

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1995 Ford Chicane Concept Van was designed to be a Superbike/Grand Prix motorcycle racing team support vehicle.

Very cool! I like that awning setup for sure; it's definitely on the list down the road.

[simplesez]

Yup, speaking as another moto racer, an awning should be high up on the priority list. Not having to carry 10x10s in the back anymore is worth every penny. The Versahaul moto tray is another one I really love having.

[225]

Originally Posted by simplesez

Yup, speaking as another moto racer, an awning should be high up on the priority list. Not having to carry 10x10s in the back anymore is worth every penny. The Versahaul moto tray is another one I really love having.

I have a 12x12 Coleman. An awning is high up on the list too.

[sowega]

How big, dimension-wise, an awning can we hang off the van?

My plan was to have it for sitting around and/or the dog, and keep the EZ-Up for the bikes, work tables, etc, especially since I can attach the walls to the canopy at night or in crap weather.

[sowega]

And the mototote is legit, too! I've used it to haul my 250 on my old SUV for the last few years. The plan as of yet is to have the two bikes in the van and the scooter on the mototote out back.

[225]

Measure the length of the canopy you want, then look for "Bag Awning". They have them as short as 6' length.

You planning on a roof rack? If you like the way I build mine in the next couple of months, I could build you one too. I'm 3 hours from you.

Speaking of, I guess I need to start my own build thread.

[NavyNuke]

Going to be watching this thread, building a similar van for my dirt bike/adventure bike stuff. Although I'll probably have to use a hitch hauler for the ADV bike, too tall.

[sowega]

I got a free Saturday a few weeks ago and put some Herculiner down. Everything went as described, which was great, and I managed to get it all done without getting any on myself, haha.

On the way to Road Atlanta and back last weekend, the van was much, much quieter than before the liner application. At some point later, I'll probably pull the interior of the cargo area and roll the liner up to the window level . . . and probably the cab area, too. At ~$80 for the kit, it's a cheap way to quiet the ride.