Scooter rack..

[Johnnygooner]

Hi guys n gals.....

I'm looking for the best way to transport my scooter on my new van....What's best?
A scooter rack on the towbar, or a trailer?
And are there any discounts for either?

John

 

[Itsmcb]

You need to be aware that a scooter and a rack will add a lot of weight to the rear of your van, probably around 150kgs or more depending on the scooter and the rear overhang of your van.

 

[Johnnygooner]

Yup....I get that....My little old bike comes in about 75 kilos....So should not be too bad....

John

 

[Itsmcb]

I think there are racks and trailers in the classified ads

 

[Richard n Ann]

Our scooter rack goes onto the 2 chassis rails underneath so much more stable than towbar mount. Was fitted by Watling Engineers at St Albans.

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[Johnnygooner]

Can I ask the obvious question?


That looks great, How much did that set you back?

John

 

[Johnnygooner]

Also....Gonna ask the obvious here.....Do some people just stick the moped/scooter in the back of the van?

John....

 

[Richard n Ann]

Ours was about £900 fitted, max weight allowed is 150kg

 

[Richard n Ann]

Ours was about £900 fitted, max weight allowed is 150kg

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PS that was in 2015 though.. So will be about £6,000 now

 

[Johnnygooner]

Who fitted that?

Looks great...Is that towbar or chassis mounted?

John

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[Northernraider]

I bought my rack secondhand off ebay for £100 ,its around £650 new . fits on towbar can take 150kg , its very stable . I don't actually have any photos of it fitted...ill post one tomorrow. Lots of second hand racks out there some crazy prices but if you shop around you can get a bargain.


Your 75kg scooter will put around twice that on to the back axle due to the pendulum affect. The further it is from the axle the heavier it becomes

 

[Richard n Ann]

Who fitted that?

Looks great...Is that towbar or chassis mounted?

John

It's the same rack

 

[rnb100]

Mines is chassis mounted and I picked it up second hand. 150KG payload.