Below are the most important guidelines for correctly connecting the lighting when using the Van 'n Bike system: 1. Without bike carrier (empty Van 'n Bike): 2. With bike carrier mounted: 3. How to correctly disconnect and connect the plug: 4. Before departure: Do you have any questions or is something still unclear? Do not hesitate to contact René by phone on 0468/257.024. Have fun and a safe ride!
Unfortunately, bicycle theft is a common problem, and it is important to properly secure your bicycles – both at home and on the road. At Van 'n Bike we understand this concern and are happy to provide you with practical tips to optimally protect your bicycles. Why no built-in cylinder lock? You may be wondering why the Van 'n Bike does not have a built-in cylinder lock. This is a deliberate
De Van ‘n Bike is considered a device: “bicycle carrier”: system intended only for a bicycle carrier. (normal use) These devices are not subject to regulation R55 (legislation on towing devices). The inspection of this device is carried out following the first full inspection of the vehicle, after the device has been installed. Any other inspection of this type of system is superfluous. The
Yes, in most cases. The windows can be set to ventilation mode anyway. If you Van ‘n Bike first open the carrier system and then open your left window completely, you can Van ‘n Bike close again as shown in the photo above.
We are contacted by customers with the problem that the fog lights of the incandescent lighting on the Van 'n Bike carrier system fail after a few seconds. How does this happen? The cause is not the incandescent lighting but the lighting module or CAN bus system that was installed in the camper. The incandescent lighting set on the Van 'n Bike carrier system contains 2 fog lights. Some modules will
Although the advantages of LED lighting compared to traditional lighting are obvious and the demand for LED lighting is growing, its operation is not yet optimal. We are sometimes contacted by customers with the problem that the LED lighting on their Van 'n Bike carrier system does not work properly. An error message appears on the dashboard and/or the lighting flashes (Christmas tree effect). How does this happen? The cause of this does not lie with the LED lighting,
At Van 'n Bike we attach great importance to the quality of our products! At the beginning of March 2020 we achieved our quality standard at KIWA, and we would like to maintain this! Because we have been continuously improving our product since the start-up in early 2017, we have decided to perform an update on the installed Van 'n Bikes from before 15/08/2019. The adapter
We sometimes receive reports of condensation in the lamps of the Van ‘n Bike carrier system. The manufacturer JOKON was asked about this and told us the following: Depending on the design of the lamps, it can happen that the lenses of clear glass lamps become slightly foggy or that drops form in the lamp. This happens after a long period of moist
“Time flies when you're having fun!” In the meantime, Van 'n Bike has been celebrating its 5th anniversary and we have sold just over 1000 units! We owe this in large part to the trust you have given us as a customer. There were times when we didn't know how to get through the next rapid safely. But thanks to those few obstacles,
You have just bought a Bialetti Moka Express, or are planning to buy one? Good idea! With the right “espresso coffee” (preferably finely ground) you can make a delicious cup of coffee with Italian allure! What do we need to do before we start using our Bialetti Moka Express? Check whether the espresso maker is complete with the valve, the funnel, the leather
article Kampeerwereld FR article Kampeerwereld NL How do we safely take 2, 3 or 4 bicycles with us in the caravan, camper van or camper? What if the garage is not big enough? Then a bicycle carrier or bicycle carrier system is the solution! Read all about it in the article of the Kampeermagazine Kampeerwereld Jan-Feb-March 2019!
A customer reports that the automatic ignition (Piezo) of his new SAFARA CHEF 2 LP PIEZO EU is not working properly. After reporting this problem to our supplier, we received the following response: “It is possible that the automatic ignition (Piezo) is too far away from the burner”. In that case, you can bend the piezo more towards the burner.” The customer told us
The Heavy Duty is an additional option that we recommend when using bike carriers for 3 or 4 bikes. It provides a fourth support point by absorbing the weight and torsion while riding. The system, which consists of a retractable belt with hook, can be easily mounted on the Van 'n Bike with 1 bolt. On every Van 'n Bike
Since the 2018 model, the Van ‘n Bike carrying system the additional possibility to attach a padlock. This way you can Van ‘n Bike carrying system lockable to the CamperVan. It provides extra security for the rear doors and windows of your CamperVan!
It may happen that you cannot open the blocking bolt (to open the Van 'n Bike) on the left side when the bikes are loaded. By pressing the lock bolt at the top left of the Van 'n Bike Van ‘n Bike By pushing it slightly you will be able to pull the blocking bolt open. This is because when loaded the Van 'n Bike will tilt slightly at the top, which will cause the pin of the blocking bolt to
