Choosing the Right Bicycle Rack for Your Campervan (2025 Guide)

🏕️ Intro: The Right Rack Makes the Ride

When you live, travel, or weekend in a campervan, your gear needs to work. That includes how you carry your bike. The wrong rack can rattle, bounce, or block your doors. The right one disappears into your setup—and protects your ride.

This guide breaks down the 3 most common types of bike racks for vans, and explains why many vanlifers in 2025 are switching to a no-drill, fork-mount system like Bike-Hook.

🔄 Bike Rack Options for Campervans

1. Hitch-Mounted Racks

• Mounts to a tow hitch

• Carries 2–4 bikes

• Can block your rear doors or camera

• Increases vehicle length

• Prone to theft and bounce

Best for: People who don’t mind removing the rack to access the van, or those with trailers.

2. Interior Floor-Mounted Racks

• Bikes are stored inside, taking up valuable living/storage space

• Requires DIY modifications or bulky hardware

• Can be hard to use with eBikes or large frames

Best for: Full builds with a dedicated garage area and lightweight bikes.

3. Fork Mount Door Racks (Like Bike-Hook)

• Mounts to the outside of your rear door

• Holds bikes vertically by the fork (front wheel removed)

• No drilling required

• Keeps bikes close, clean, and secure

• Doors remain fully functional

Best for: Minimalist builds, weekend warriors, eBike owners, and anyone who values ease of use.

👉 Explore Bike-Hook Mounts for All Van Models

🛠️ What to Consider When Choosing

🔋 eBike-Friendly, Adventure-Ready

More riders than ever are traveling with eBikes, and most traditional racks struggle under the weight. Bike-Hook was tested with up to 70 lbs hanging for days—no door sag, no deflection, no issues.

Also works great with:

• Mountain bikes

• Gravel bikes

• Fat tire builds

🚐 Supported Vans (2025 Update)

Bike-Hook now fits all major North American and European campervans:

• RAM Promaster & Promaster City

• Ford Transit & Transit Custom

• Mercedes Sprinter

• Fiat Ducato

• Peugeot Boxer

• Citroën Jumper

• VW Crafter

• VW Transporter T5 / T6

• Vauxhall Vivaro

• Ford Custom EU

• GMC Savana

• Chevrolet Express

• Ford Transit Connect

👉 Find the Right Bike-Hook for Your Van

❓FAQs

Q: Can I install it myself?
A: Yes—just use factory holes or clamp-on hardware. No drilling or shop visit needed.

Q: Will it damage my van?
A: Nope. Bike-Hook includes protective wraps, stainless hardware, and foam-backed contact points.

Q: Can I open my doors with bikes mounted?
A: Yes! Rear door function is preserved, and you can even remove the rack in seconds if needed.

🧭 Summary

Choosing a bike rack comes down to space, security, and simplicity.
Bike-Hook gives you all three.
Mount your bikes vertically to your van’s rear door—no drilling, no bounce, and no wasted space.

www.bike-hook.com