firefly Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 One of the great things about the paramotor is being able to turn up at a field and just fly. What vehicles are ideal for transporting a paramotor fully assembled? I've heard the Citroen Berlingo does? Without going down the van route, are there any others? Land rover, Etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I take my Bulldog Paramotor and all my equipment in a Autotrail Chieftain camper van, I find this great if you want to stay over, I previously had a Renault master and a tent. The Renault master, which I still own is a fantastic van very economical and reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlf Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I have a knackered old Suzuki Vitara and my Parajet volution just about fits inside, with the cage still assembled. Wing, fuel & the other bits needed also squeeze in. Having 4wd is also invaluable too. Bests Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Renault master with a bed in the back Not good on soft wet ground but nothing a set of £35 chains wont sort, and they are good for when it snows as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 T4 4x4 with bed, and stuff. Can still fit a couple of motors and wings in as well. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 This is really interesting. Everything Renault I have had has been a disaster, especially around gearboxes, intercoolers and turbos. Which model (and age) Masters do you both own? I'm looking at bigger vans and had ignored the Master because of previous experience with Renault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigot Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Assembled Volution compact fits upright in the back of a Mitsubishi shogun swb/lwb perfectly. Or if Van proportions are required with "Luxury" car comforts, I favor the Mercedes V220. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 This is really interesting. Everything Renault I have had has been a disaster, especially around gearboxes, intercoolers and turbos. Which model (and age) Masters do you both own? I'm looking at bigger vans and had ignored the Master because of previous experience with Renault. Mine is a 1999 with just under 200,000 miles on it Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notch Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Since a car here in Singapore costs an outrageous sum, I'm currently trying to figure out how I can fit my PPG kit on a motorbike. I don't have a Zenith (which would make this easy), but instead a PAP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Build a bad arse trike (as in a motorbike trike) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Zenith fits in a mini. Failing that any car plus a cycle rack. A 130cm frame just fits in a Citroen Picasso at an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-vince Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Just thought, I have a zenith for sale. It's a much better prospect than buying a van there the same price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dede2008 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm impressed. Mitsubishi shogun, Vitara... I assume when you talk about fitting perfectly you mean you have to put the paramotor in horizontally and maybe at an angle too. In my view if a paramotor will not fit vertically or just slightly bent it is not a perfect fit (emptying/sealing for gas leakage everytime is a pain), but everyone is different I prefer the bicycle carrier on the back door as an alternative to a van, 3 mins and you are ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrisg547 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Anyone know if a Zenith stands up in the back of a T4/T5? Whats the vertical height in a VW Transporter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 This is really interesting. Everything Renault I have had has been a disaster, especially around gearboxes, intercoolers and turbos. Which model (and age) Masters do you both own? I'm looking at bigger vans and had ignored the Master because of previous experience with Renault. MMDCI 120 2007 owned it from new 80,000 miles only had it serviced twice, been to spain 3 times and a tour around france. The only thing that have been replaced are tyres, pads and brake discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlf Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi dede2008 Re The Vitara, the Parajet goes in, harness first, and the top of the cage touches the back of the headrest. It sits at an angle, but the cap of the fuel tank is pointing upwards, so have never had an issue with fuel leaks. It is a tight squeeze, and once the door is shut, the paramotor has no room to move around. Wouldn't be my first choice of transport but does the job and for £1500 I cant complain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Since a car here in Singapore costs an outrageous sum, I'm currently trying to figure out how I can fit my PPG kit on a motorbike. I don't have a Zenith (which would make this easy), but instead a PAP... Detachable sidecar Small trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domgar Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 VW T5 LWB van,adventure F3 with room for another two or three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesplat Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 hi vw sharan good up to a parajet compact most others if you take the top cage half off. Reliable and economical. Older ones very cheap to buy (less £1000) run it for a year or two get another. My pennys worth. cherrs col... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 hi vw sharan good up to a parajet compact most others if you take the top cage half off. Reliable and economical. Older ones very cheap to buy (less £1000) run it for a year or two get another. My pennys worth. cherrs col... Reliable my arse! Your last one broke down dude, the one you have start's like its the last time its ever going to LOL!! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treetall100 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 What about this? Roomy for all your gear and mates! Mercedes Benz GWagen 4 x 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramotormike Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 This is how I get my Paramotor around these days (I wish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thats the most disgusting thing I have ever seen done to a bike. Shame on them. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan9966 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 My Berlingo will take my Miniplane with 1.4m cage but it has to be tilted a bit to fit it in fully assembled. Will probably get a bike rack to stick it on as it'll mean I can get loads of stuff inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapper Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Few of us North West flyers have got Mazda Bongo's with a bak-rak. 4x4, bed, cooker, beer fridge, ect. Can transport motor inside or on bak-rak, when parked up put motor on back, wing ect in lift up roof and u'v got ur home comforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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