On rails
There are four tie down points in the load area of the van at the middle and aft corners. This is insufficient to safely strap down two motorcycles, its barely sufficient for one, so I was in need of more tie down points. Taking a leaf out of my previous Transporter build I decided to stick in some Unwin rails. These have the benefit of offering multi position tie down points only limited in number, location and load by the position and length of the rail. I opted for surface rails this time as they are easier to fit and would not get in the way where I wanted to stick them as much as they would in other areas of the van. I already have a number of 500kg and 125kg tie down rings to drop in them so that was one less thing to think about. I had an ide where I wanted them but I was sure to check underneath the van to ensure this wouldn't fowl anything. Two short rails were purchased, offered up to where I wanted them mounted and cut to length. These could then have their mounti...