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Can my windows still open in combination with Van 'n Bike?

Yes in most cases it does. The windows can be set to ventilation position anyway. If you open the Van 'n Bike carrier system first and then fully open your left window, you can close the Van 'n Bike back as shown in the picture above.

Conflict fog lamps of incandescent lighting with some CAN bus systems

We do get one contacted by customers with the problem that the fog lights of the bulb lights on the Van 'n Bike carrier system go out after a few seconds. Why is this? The cause is not the bulb lights but rather the lighting module or CAN bus system installed in the motorhome. The bulb lighting set on the Van 'n Bike carrier system includes 2 fog lights. Some modules will

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Conflict LED lighting with some Can-bus systems.

Although the advantages of LED lighting over 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 is not working properly. A failure message appears on the dashboard and/or the lights flash (Christmas tree effect). Why? The cause is not the LED lighting,

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UPDATE ACTION Van 'n Bike carrier systems posted for 15/08/2019.

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 with KIWA, and we want to keep it! Since, since the start-up in early 2017, we are constantly improving our product, we have decided to perform an update on installed Van 'n Bikes from before 15/08/2019. The adapter

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Condensation in lamp sets JOKON EN-FR-DE

We sometimes get reports that there is condensation in the lamps of the Van 'n Bike carrier system. The manufacturer JOKON was asked about this and informed us the following :Depending on the design of the lamps, the lenses of clear glass lamps may become slightly foggy or drops may form inside the lamp. This happens after a prolonged period of humid

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Van 'n Bike Original with E6 number

"Time flies when you're having fun! In the meantime, Van 'n Bike has blown out 5 candles and we have sold just over 1000 units! We owe this in large part to the trust that you as a customer have placed in us. There were times when we didn't know how to get through the next rapids safely. But thanks to those few obstacles,

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BIALETTI Moka Express - Instructions for use

You have just bought a Bialetti Moka Express, or are planning to buy one? Good idea! With the right "espresso coffee" (finely ground) you will make a delicious cup of coffee with Italian flavour! What should we do before using our Bialetti Moka Express? Check that the expresso maker is complete with the valve, the funnel, the rubber gasket and the lid.

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Market overview bike carriers Caravan - Motorhome

artikel Kampeerwereld FR artikel Kampeerwereld NL How do we safely take 2, 3 or 4 bicycles with us in the caravan, camper van or motorhome? What if the garage is not big enough? Then a bicycle rack or bicycle carrier system is the solution! Read all about it in the article from the Camping World Jan-Feb-March 2019 magazine!  

SAFARI CHEF 2 LP WITH PIEZO EU - problem with automatic ignition

A customer reported us that the automatic ignition (Piezo) of his new SAFARA CHEF 2 LP PIEZO EU was not working properly. After reporting this problem to our supplier, we received the following answer: "It may be that the automatic ignition (Piezo) is too far from the burner. In that case you can bend the piezo more towards the burner." Customer let us

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Van 'n Bike - heavy duty

The Heavy Duty is an extra option that we recommend when using bike carriers for 3 or 4 bicycles. It provides a fourth point of support by absorbing the weight and torsion during driving. The system, which consists of a roll-up belt with hook, can be easily mounted on the Van 'n Bike with one bolt. On every Van 'n Bike

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Van 'n Bike secures your rear doors against theft!

Starting with the 2018 model, the Van 'n Bike carrier system has the additional option of attaching a padlock. This allows you to lock the Van 'n Bike carrier system to the Campervan. It provides extra security for the rear doors and windows of your Campervan!

Recommendations for opening and closing the Van 'n Bike carry system

It may happen that you cannot open the blocking bolt (to open the Van 'n Bike) on the left-hand side when the bicycles are loaded. By pushing lightly on the top left side of the Van 'n Bike, you will be able to open the blocking bolt. This is because when the Van 'n Bike is loaded, it will tilt slightly at the top, causing the pin of the blocking bolt to

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Skiing with the Campervan?

The Van 'n Bike carrier system is multi-functional. During the winter months, you can easily mount a ski rack on the carrier system. Combined with the Thule Backspace, you create more space for your ski equipment.

The Van 'n Bike carrier system does NOT load the doors or hinges!

We often hear it said that the Van 'n Bike carrier system is placed 'on the hinges'. This is not correct. The Van 'n Bike carrier system has its own hinges on which it rests and turns. Does the Van 'n Bike carrier system not put a strain on the rear doors of the camper van? No, the Van 'n Bike carrier system does not put any load on the hinges, nor on the doors of the camper van. Because

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