Bike rack almost fell off

[Gilmorehappy]

@Gilmorehappy or @Shane Norwell where are yours connected through wall I think if I drill through it take out the mirror in ensuite?

@davemc, newcastle is flooding so hard right now I dare not go outside to look! We're supposed to be leaving for Harrington from Newcastle tomorrow after work, which could be a mission with the East Coast low hitting locally around 6am. But, at the soonest time I'll have a good look inside and see if there is any bolt head evidence internally at the rear near cupboards and mirror..... I reckon hanging the 60 kg max Fiamma weight off the back wall needs very precise anchoring through the ally studs as suggested!

 

[davemc]

Thanks found install instructions says through wall
Now wonder if they can be out on afterwards

 

[bigcol]

so, you think someone that fitted it should be paying for the repairs that are needed???

 

[davemc]

I ring the local place tomorrow and see what they will do.. They did not fit it not factory so see if they will fix it. Was put on and sold at a Jayco dealer so you expect Jayco to cover it.
Problem is if it can't be fitted after its made as have holes in the back now also caused problems half coming off..

 

[spiderpig]

We were told by the people we bought our van off that the fiama bike rack that was fitted to it was a 'factory fit' option as they add support/braceing internally in the back wall for extra support when they make the van.
Not sure if thats 100% true or not.

 

[davemc]

There checking from chassis number to Jayco if it can have one.. Although said mount Gambier should off before installing

 

[peterg]

No bike rack on car or van. 5 minutes to pull the front wheels and peddles off, roll the back seats forward and fit perfectly between the rear storage box and the front seats.

As a bonus no-one else can come with us then.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Was following an Expanda up the M1 to Newcastle last Saturday with a bike rack on the rear bar.

The way it was bouncing up and down I was worried about following it.

I suspect there will be a rack with 4 bikes attached found on a road somewhere

 

[davemc]

4 bikes and 4 kids so have half a boot to get 4 bikes in. Twins ones with training wheels normal just fit in back. Although this trip weber was as I could not get Tetris tunnel working to get it back in after using it on deck

 

[barney120]

That's why I love my wild trak. Bars on the side of ute well, roof racks that fit across the top of the roller cover [locked and safe gear and mostly waterproof] 4 bikes on rack locked and safe, no ladder needed to load bikes on or off, and can see them in rear view mirror at all times.

 

[The Goodwins]

I decided long ago to encourage scooters and when all else fails......hire the whole bike thing has been doing my head in for years I have tried numerous solutions with no easy result. Scooters or hire....

 

[Meanderthals]

Why not just carry these new fangled, so called, hover boards. Take up little space and just need some safe recharging that shouldn't be a worry in the van with gas bottles around or in the car with fuel.

 

[davemc]

Maybe I buy one next time I need to upgrade the van @PhilD
I rather not carry the bikes its a pain to put them on.. Although kids love them..

 

[Crusty181]

The wall needs to be built in the manfacturing process to take a bike rack, like the blocking for a tv mount. It cant be retro fitted without significant structural mods. Mt Gambier Jayco service are clearly idiots

Your van was new wasnt it @davemc. Then its a warranty issue anyway.

Ours has stood upto a fair pounding, but i only have the Cruskets bike on it. My heavy tractor is on the roof of the car.

I hope you dont get jerked around too much

 

[davemc]

Bayswater trying to find out from factory if it was pre built.. Booked in feb 18th get awning arm fixed as my silicone and larger screw job worked for two trips only.
Yes @Crusty181 brought new floor stock, have a feeling now they put the bike rack on to get the sale. Will see what factory says
If it can't be done then they can put a new back on for us.. Although I assume once they remove the fibreglass rear they can retrofit something instead of replacing it ;(

 

[Crusty181]

Bayswater trying to find out from factory if it was pre built.. Booked in feb 18th get awning arm fixed as my silicone and larger screw job worked for two trips only.
Yes @Crusty181 brought new floor stock, have a feeling now they put the bike rack on to get the sale. Will see what factory says
If it can't be done then they can put a new back on for us.. Although I assume once they remove the fibreglass rear they can retrofit something instead of replacing it ;(

You sort of cop the things that go wrong, but stupidity is a whole other issue

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Why not just carry these new fangled, so called, hover boards. Take up little space and just need some safe recharging that shouldn't be a worry in the van with gas bottles around or in the car with fuel.

Saw a kid on a hover board in the park at Jommys Beach, actually looked pretty cool, but seemed to require coordination and balance so not something I will be attempting anytime soon

 

[davemc]

Just rang no one back to 18th so find out them hopefully..
Rang as our third tank does not work two tanks empty, third full. Water pump just blowing air. Looks like front tank connected to second tank although not sure if gravity getting water for one to the next. I gather a air block or something.
they had no idea.. So will get under the van later

 

[JaycoQ]

I recall when we got ours that they couldn't be retro fitted? had to be done at the factory?

We had one fitted after delivery on a previous van. Local caravan repair joint did the job. Jayco HQ sent them the schematics to ensure it was fitted in the correct spot, plate was there I believe.

 

[davemc]

Find out next week hopefully.. Talked to a few people at CP and they where WTF screws only your lucky u had a camera