Travel/accommodation

Mykie916 · 28-Jan-2014, 19:33

Was thinking of getting a caravan and converting rear to carry bike to tracks, anyone else take a caravan ? Don't like bike trailers plus would be nice to get good sleep in, Myk

banger san · 28-Jan-2014, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Mykie916

Was thinking of getting a caravan and converting rear to carry bike to tracks, anyone else take a caravan ? Don't like bike trailers plus would be nice to get good sleep in, Myk

Some people have vans, not the most comfy, some people tow caravans with a van, some have a campervan and bike trailer, one or two have converted caravans, personally I use a trailer and normally find a local B&B or travelodge, propper bed, heating and bath to keep the misses happy much more civilised.

Campo · 28-Jan-2014, 21:20

I've got a caravan to use this year. (Or should I say shed on wheels) it only cost me £200 from a friend of a friend so they can be picked up cheap. I camped in a tent at cadwell last year and had a bad back for about a week. I've seen a couple converted to carry bikes in and looks like a good alternative to buying a van.

Mykie916 · 28-Jan-2014, 21:26

Thanks for replies, caravan conversion looks like its on the cards then !!

chris.p · 28-Jan-2014, 22:18

Had a caravan converted when i raced, great, even went caravaning in the lake district after the conversion.
make sure you get one with a side toilet, other wise no chance of converting it.

Chris.

skidlids · 29-Jan-2014, 03:33

This gives you an idea (make sure you check the original listing)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWIFT-RAPI...047675. l2557

kiwicoops · 29-Jan-2014, 21:18

thats a good usable conversion, but still no takers at only £400 ?

pete

Mykie916 · 01-Feb-2014, 18:41

Caravan purchased, being delivered by nice chap I bought it off tomorrow (Sunday) just have to choose a weapon to put a bike size hole in the back of it

chris.p · 01-Feb-2014, 19:32

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just have to choose a weapon to put a bike size hole in the back of it

Jigsaw with a long metal cutting blade or reciprocating saw with metal cutting blade, demolition blade would be better as it is thicker.

Mykie916 · 05-Feb-2014, 22:01

Went for the Makita 18volt circular saw in the end, post some pics when photostream starts behaving again

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28-Jan-2014, 19:33	#1
Mykie916 Registered Forum User Bikes: 98 916, 2006 Blade, DD Class B #20 Posts: 39 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norfolk Travel/accommodation Was thinking of getting a caravan and converting rear to carry bike to tracks, anyone else take a caravan ? Don't like bike trailers plus would be nice to get good sleep in, Myk Reply

28-Jan-2014, 21:26	#4
Mykie916 Registered Forum User Bikes: 98 916, 2006 Blade, DD Class B #20 Posts: 39 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norfolk Thanks for replies, caravan conversion looks like its on the cards then !! Reply

28-Jan-2014, 22:18	#5
chris.p Registered Forum User DSC Club Rep Ducati Corse Bikes: Monster 1100 EVO Posts: 3,969 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: lincoln Mood: I'm A Grandad again :-) Had a caravan converted when i raced, great, even went caravaning in the lake district after the conversion. make sure you get one with a side toilet, other wise no chance of converting it. Chris. Reply

29-Jan-2014, 21:18	#7
kiwicoops Registered Forum User Mille Bikes: M620ie, DD583R #30 Posts: 198 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marlow, Chiltons thats a good usable conversion, but still no takers at only £400 ? pete Reply

01-Feb-2014, 18:41	#8
Mykie916 Registered Forum User Bikes: 98 916, 2006 Blade, DD Class B #20 Posts: 39 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norfolk Caravan purchased, being delivered by nice chap I bought it off tomorrow (Sunday) just have to choose a weapon to put a bike size hole in the back of it Reply

05-Feb-2014, 22:01	#10
Mykie916 Registered Forum User Bikes: 98 916, 2006 Blade, DD Class B #20 Posts: 39 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norfolk Went for the Makita 18volt circular saw in the end, post some pics when photostream starts behaving again Reply