How Jonathan Carries Two Bikes on His Mercedes Sprinter
Monica Ganas
One of the biggest challenges for Mercedes Sprinter owners is finding a bike carrying system that doesn't interfere with everyday campervan life.
Many traditional bike racks make it difficult to access the rear doors, add significant weight to the back of the vehicle, or permanently increase the overall length of the van.
That's exactly why Jonathan Tomlinson from Campervan Journey started looking for another solution.
His goal wasn't simply to carry bikes.
He wanted to continue using his campervan exactly the way it was designed to be used.
Keeping Rear Door Access
One of the biggest advantages Jonathan discusses in his review is maintaining easy access to the rear of his Mercedes Sprinter.
When travelling, you're constantly opening and closing the rear doors for:
- Camping equipment
- Food
- Clothing
- Bike gear
- Chairs
- Tools
Having to remove an entire bike rack every time quickly becomes frustrating.
Bike-Hook allows the bikes to hang from the rear doors while keeping the system compact and easy to remove when required.
Carrying Two Bikes
Jonathan's setup demonstrates how two bikes can be carried securely while maintaining a clean, compact profile behind the van.
For many campervan owners, that's exactly what they're looking for:
- No oversized platform rack
- No permanent rear carrier
- No unnecessary bulk
Just a lightweight solution that's easy to install and remove.
Watch Jonathan's Setup
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Seeing the system in real-world use often answers questions that are difficult to explain with photographs alone.
Jonathan's review walks through the installation and demonstrates exactly how his Bike-Hook setup works on a Mercedes Sprinter.
Why Simplicity Wins
One thing that stands out throughout Jonathan's review is the simplicity of the entire system.
No complicated moving parts.
No heavy carrier permanently attached to the van.
No extra length extending far beyond the rear doors.
Just a straightforward solution that fits naturally into the campervan lifestyle.
Thanks Jonathan
We'd once again like to thank Jonathan for producing such an informative review and helping other campervan owners discover another way to transport their bikes.
If you enjoy campervan travel, cycling adventures and practical modifications, be sure to follow Campervan Journey on YouTube and Facebook.
