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Post by rich46 on Jul 5, 2013 0:43:44 GMT -5
I have a Ford Windstar , added air bags. I put a cycle carrier in frame mounted hitch. I run my YY250T on carrier, and strap down. Drive to repair shop, leave Ford, and scoot home. Just another
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Post by danno on Jul 5, 2013 2:07:56 GMT -5
Personally imo, a full size van is a big "investment" in fuel just so you'll have it around the few times you might need it to haul your bike. Personally, I'd think about a more fuel efficient car and
just buy a trailer for $500 bucks or so. In the long run, it'll pay for itself with all the money you'll save on fuel compared to a full size van.
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Scooter-van
by: thebeerguy - Jul 5, 2013 4:38:56 GMT -5
Post by thebeerguy on Jul 5, 2013 4:38:56 GMT -5
I never even thought of using a minivan  id like to see how the scoot looks in the minivan if ya got pics. id like to get something that get better than 10mpg lol |
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Scooter-van
by: scooter12 - Jul 5, 2013 18:50:17 GMT -5
Post by scooter12 on Jul 5, 2013 18:50:17 GMT -5
When reading the title Scooter-van..Well I thought, you meant a scooter shaped like a van.. One of those Indian Tuk Tuk three wheel machines with a body of van. They had a clever idea of making one into a mini RV.. One person RV.. Pretty cool looking..lol
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Post by rockynv on Jul 6, 2013 9:05:05 GMT -5
For a few hundred I picked up a Harbor Freight trailer and then just put a hitch on my current vehicle. I also have the Harbor Freight hitch carrier for my bus. A Dodge Sprinter would be the van of choice for hauling a bike inside it.
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Post by case on Jul 6, 2013 20:43:41 GMT -5
I love vans
its just crappy gas mileage that is the deal breaker for me.
If you compress the forks enough anything will fit
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jul 6, 2013 21:29:43 GMT -5
Personally imo, a full size van is a big "investment" in fuel just so you'll have it around the few times you might need it to haul your bike. Personally, I'd think about a more fuel efficient car and just buy a trailer for $500 bucks or so. In the long run, it'll pay for itself with all the money you'll save on fuel compared to a full size van. A trailer is not practical for me. |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jul 7, 2013 8:31:26 GMT -5
Checking some more, I find that a base-model S10 pickup seems to be a workable option: 7' cargo box (will fit with tailgate up), decent mileage (4-cylinder), cheap and plentiful repair parts, and they seem to sell cheap at GSA auctions. Bonus: these are base models: crank window, rubber-mat, vinyl-seat trucks with no options except A/C and automatic...just the way I like it!
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Post by tvnacman on Jul 7, 2013 8:35:45 GMT -5
Checking some more, I find that a base-model S10 pickup seems to be a workable option: 7' cargo box (will fit with tailgate up), decent mileage (4-cylinder), cheap and plentiful repair parts, and they seem to sell cheap at GSA auctions. Bonus: these are base models: crank window, rubber-mat, vinyl-seat trucks with no options except A/C and automatic...just the way I like it! when you get it please post your mpg . John |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jul 7, 2013 9:24:25 GMT -5
Having known a couple people with 4-banger S-10's, I'd expect low-mid 20's from an auto, 25-27 from a 5-speed.
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id like to see how the scoot looks in the minivan if ya got pics. id like to get something that get better than 10mpg lol
