What's your T.A.V (Triathlon Assault Vehicle)? (Page 2)

2011 Subaru Forester - I can put the tri bike in upright (front wheel off and seat post down or off), and still sleep in the back when i'm travelling solo. Yay car tenting!

Going to build a bike board with fork mount to lay across back of trunk next so I can have it locked inside, and less bungie cording.

2002 Toyota Camry - I think everyone knows what one of those looks like. With the back seats folded down, I can fit two bikes and their riders in it (taking off the front wheels on the bikes of course).

But I've already declared that I'm buying by dad's '85 VW bus...

sex...the car and the bike.

i drive a WRX impreza 2010 5 door.  comming from other sports cars i absolutely love the car and the ride, i drove the sti but couldn't justify the additional 10k cost.

although the 2011's are hot.

I couldn't post a pic from my phone, but here ya go...

This isn't mine, but it's identical.  I love it for training and racing.

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jmot - 2011-05-19 3:31 PM

rsmoylan - 2011-05-19 1:51 PM I rock a honda civic, but with a 4 year old and all my gear I have been able to convince my wife that we need the honda minivan.  I'm so excited I can hardly contain it.......I can't believe that I just typed that.  

 

I'm a stay at home dad.  My ride is an F250 and I am begging my wife to agree to a minivan.  She's fighting me tooth and nail.  In about 30 minutes we're going to test drive a Honda Odyssey.

For utility moving around gear and kids you just can't beat them.

I know that's what I've heard about the Odyssey.  I just don't want my bike to ride outside of the car anymore.  

I never thought I would go with a minvan but after our 2nd was born we bought an Odyssey.  Over 100,000 miles and almost 10-years later we are still driving it.  Well, mostly my wife drives it but it's a great vehicle!  Road trips, skiing, camping, and yes we even fit my bike, gear and bags for a family of 4 to drive to Redman a couple years ago.  You won't regret buying one.

I drive a Trooper.  It carries my bike and gear inside.  If I need to carry multiple bikes I have a Yakima a can easily attach to the hitch. 

I lost.  She killed it.  Said she won't ride in a minivan -- EVER!

My bike rides safely in the back of my Toyota Sienna mini van. Don't have to take the wheel off, never gets wet, can easily fit another bike. I really love my van - I'm serious!

YES!

I stuff mine into an eclipse, it's getting old...after college I would LOVE to upgrade to an SUV...

Right now I drive a Japanese made Mitsubishi Dion (we call her Celine ) but when the Navy sends us home between November and January I'll be driving a Escalade ESV (my Dad has moved to a new car and gave me a killer deal.) 

I drove this beast to IMLP last year and it was great.  With the now 4 kids, two adults, dog, bike, and bags it is either this size vehicle or two cars to travel.

awe yeah ...  this is the RNAV (Red Neck Assault Vehicle)

Why all the angst about getting a minivan? A minivan with a tri bike stowed inside has a bit of a Clark Kent flavor -- unassuming exterior, with a sleek, aerodynamic machine hidden inside. 

We love our Honda Odyssey, which we've had for 9 years. And it's great for bike transportation.

Looks just like this.  Basic 2004 Mazda3 5-dr.  Hauls the bike easily with the front wheel off.  

I recently bought a 2007 Pontiac Vibe (basically a Toyota Matrix dressed as a Pontiac)

The rear seats fold down and there is a surprisingly large amount of room.  I bought some rubber-backed carpet as well as a 2x4 and a rattle can of black and this is what I was able to whip up.  The 2x4 secures to a track in the rear of the seats so its completely removable.  Otherwise the seats fold upright just fine with the carpet and 2x4 in place.  As you can see, I have to remove the seat/seat post and front wheel, but its a lot better having it secured INSIDE the car than exposed on the roof or something (imo). I can't complain, plenty of room for the rest of my gear and 30+ mph

No pics of bike in/on car, but a pic of each:

2005 Airstream Westfalia - home away from home:

Sleeps 4 - bathroom, kitchen, comfy bed.

Triathlon.Assault.Vehicle.Winner

Subaru....car of New England.  This is at our old apartment.  My fiance's on the left, mine on the right. (I bought mine first ).