Bike Racks

I carried bikes two ways on different round Aus trips. The first time was on the rear of the van. Used a standard two bike tow ball mounted rack. Just added a bracket to the very strong rear bumber and mounted the attachment to it.

The second time I had a different van with a less than substantial rear bumber so mounted the same rack on the draw bar of the van. Used a couple of substantial U Bolts. That worked fine also. The only problem is if you really need to Jacknife the van, you can come in contact with the bikes. This would depend on how long your draw bar was too.

Yep had mine on the front of the van and bent one of the wheels when i had a very tight turn on a no through road I now have a different van with a fiamma rack bolted to the back wall of the van very secure Be careful if bolting to the rear bumper a search on google will show photos of very secure looking racks ripped clean off the bumper The a frame would be a better option than the rear bumper

We have a Gripsport bike rack on the Aframe.
It sits above the gas bottles and there is plenty of room between it and the car - even with the back door open. I can't put photos up, but if your look up their webstie you'll get some good ideas.

Check out iSi Advanced 4x4 Bicycle Carrier. Built tough and simple.
http://www.isi-carriers.com/products.html

Andy

We had a bike rack that went on the tow ball of our 4WD. When we had the van built, had a piece added to the A frame - like an upside down U with splayed legs. This had hole in the top cross piece to take a towball. It was higher than the gas bottles. Rack went on towball there - the bikes were carried fairly high. Worked well for our 3 years full time on the road and in some subsequent trips.c Meant when we were parked up somewhere, could put bikes on back of 4WD and go off into the bush and then ride, too.

I also have an ISI on my Landcruiser. They are a well designed strong robust carrier designed by a keen mountain biker who does remote outback touring. There is a bolt on carrier available for caravan or camper trailer drawbars. He stands by his product warranty.

Johno, be aware that you will most likely have to remove the rack itself to open your front boot on a Jayco Journey.
Cheers ,