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.
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.
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
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?
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.
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??
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
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...
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.
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.
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 ruclips.net/video/mi_OaGDg_D8/видео.html
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!
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.
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
@@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)
@@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
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
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
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
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.
TheExcessive1 We literally have millions of issue free miles in our carriers. If you have any concerns watch this: ruclips.net/video/mi_OaGDg_D8/видео.html
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.
So sick next level that b2! awesome innovations!
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.
LOL
love this
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.
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
Would it be possible to move the bike mount to the left? So that it is centered.
When is gonna be available for transit vans?
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.
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.
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?
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?
Cool. Now if only I were strong enough to lift my damn bike that high...
I am very interested but need to know if it will handle 20lb IED explosion.
so clean. looks great!
Is there a “stop” to prevent the door fully opening & those racks punching through the windows?
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.
180 degree hinges only, but the end of the tray and rear tire of bike would probably hit...
Can the bike rack be centered better? Do you offer custom boxes for items such as a folding kayak?
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.
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??
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
Adding to my list!
when's the install video for this?
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...
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.
Is there anyway to put the bike rack in a lower position, don’t think I could get an E bike up there? Thanks
Any chance you will be making those bolt-on mounting tubes available for sale to us Sherpa owners?
Rad. How about a box/snowboard rack combo. For 3 to 4 boards.
Please make swing aways for Vanagons…….🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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.
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 ruclips.net/video/mi_OaGDg_D8/видео.html
Hi John, do you make one for the driver side as well? Thanks!
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!
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.
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
@@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)
@@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
@@owloffroad Good to know. Thanks.
Can you post a video of you putting a bike on the rack?
ruclips.net/video/q4xhEsugMkA/видео.html
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
Box is about 16” plus 3-4” for the carrier. So ballpark 20” off the back. Many folks just use a hitch extender
Hi, do you do box for Ford Van, I have a Ford E-350 superduty 2010?
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
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
Will there be a version for the 2018 Mercedes Sprinter?
Are you guys going to make them for the NCV3?
Awesome... some day 👍👏
Great setup!! Where did you relocate your exhaust?
Out the back next to the hitch
Is there a possibility for 4 bikes on the B2?
Not currently
Ne costruisci uno anche per me? 😅
Perfect for us!
Love 💘 🦉
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.
Look at Boss Strong Box or Lockerdown boxes. Universal security boxes easily attached to the floor with some simple rivnuts.
Seemed that the passengers side of the bike rack stuck the bike out past the mirror.
tradersato you can slide it more driver side via the 1up track
tradersato it’s adjustable
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.
TheExcessive1 We literally have millions of issue free miles in our carriers. If you have any concerns watch this: ruclips.net/video/mi_OaGDg_D8/видео.html
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.
Ocean Science thank you! Yes it will fit
Why did it take 3 guys to remove a bike 🤔
3000 miles. Gg ez