A scooter is an efficient, fast and manoeuvrable means of transport, particularly appreciated for its adaptability in town and on narrow, winding roads. A scooter can be practical, until it breaks down! There are many reasons why you need a way to move your scooter efficiently, whether for repairs, buying or selling. While it's possible to have a trailer specially dedicated to transporting two wheels, you could also consider putting your scooter on a trailer. scooter in a van.
In this article, you'll find all the tips you need to get your scooter into a van.
A van is a means of transport used in many different situations. It can transport equipment, furniture and even two-wheelers. So your scooter is easy to move, in a safe environment. What's more, a van is an economical means of transport. Don't have one of your own? It's very easy to hire a low-cost van to move your non-running two-wheeler efficiently, if it breaks down or for a special event, such as a trip.
The choice of vehicle is not important: the key is to have enough space to avoid bumps when transporting your scooter.
How do you secure your scooter in a van?
Since a van is raised, you need the right accessories to make it easier to drive. loading the scooter. What's more, you need to have enough straps to secure the scooter so that it doesn't fall over.
The first stage: loading the scooter into the van
A scooter can weigh between 90 kg and 160 kg. It's not easy to load it into a van unless you have the right accessories. A ramp is essential. This will allow you to roll your scooter to the floor of the van. It's possible to put the first one on to make it easier to get the two-wheeler up the ramp - but remember to strap the ramp down so that it doesn't swing backwards every time you accelerate.
For occasional loads, a single ramp That's all you need. If you often load your scooter, consider getting a second ramp for yourself, to make loading your scooter easier.
The second step: secure the scooter in the van.
It's all very well not to drop your scooter when loading it, but it's even better to secure it properly so that it can withstand any shocks! To do this, you'll need a number of accessories:
- The wheel chock This is used to secure the front wheel to prevent it from spinning and unbalancing the scooter.
- Straps: these connect the scooter to the floor or walls of the van, to prevent the scooter from falling off when cornering, at speed bumps, etc.
Nothing could be simpler than strapping your motorbike: pass the straps around strategic points on the two-wheeler and tighten them as much as possible to ensure that the scooter moves as little as possible. Avoid wrapping the straps around fragile parts such as the exhaust pipe, engine components, etc.
