At Bush Chook RV & Leisure we offer a complimentary assembly and fitting service for customers in the Perth Metro area. (Conditions apply)
If you already have a suitable cross member on your van, we can assemble and fit the rack for NO CHARGE.
PLEASE NOTE:
Free assembly and fitting during cross member fabrication (conditions apply)
At Bush Chook RV & Leisure we offer a complimentary assembly and fitting service for customers in the Perth Metro area. Don’t pay $400-$500 to fit your Gripsport van rack. (Fabrication can only be done at workshop, not offsite)
- No other dealer offers this service for free. (NOTE: Does not include fabricating cross member or custom mounting).
- We can organise fabrication of the cross member starting from $150, our fabricators workshop is located in Wangara.
- We plan the location of the cross member, assist the fabricator with setting up and install the completed member and rack for no charge.
- Installation usually takes about 1 hour and customers can wait at the factory whilst fitting.
- Free assembly and fitting only available if the rack is purchased through Bush Chook RV & Leisure.
- Gripsport rack fitting by appointment only.
Free assembly and fitting using universal cross member (conditions apply)
If you can get your van to us or you live within a 20km radius of our premises (we can fit at your van’s location), we offer free assembly and fitting utilising Gripsport’s Universal Cross Member or if your van already has a suitable cross member.
Please note:
- If items on your drawbar need to be removed or altered, a fee maybe applicable.
- If we need to travel to a further destination than specified above, travel costs maybe applicable.
- Free assembly and fitting only available if the rack is purchased through Bush Chook RV & Leisure.
- If a cross member is required and you have chosen the option of installing the Gripsport Universal Cross Member, this does not include any modifications required in order to fit the Universal Cross Member.
- Gripsport rack fitting by appointment only.
The Gripsport Universal Cross Member (UCM) is an innovative bolt-on solution for mounting a GripSport bike rack or other accessories to your caravan or camper drawbar, without the need for welding. Designed for DIY fitment, the UCM ensures a seamless, low-profile installation while maintaining maximum strength and durability.
Whether you’re adding a bike rack or other essential gear, the Universal Cross Member (UCM) makes mounting simple, safe, and hassle-free.
If you have a short drawbar or the UCM is not compatible because of unmovable items on your drawbar, a custom made cross member maybe required. Generally this does NOT require any direct welding as Gripsport supply “U” shaped “saddles” with the bolt on mount and the new cross member is welded onto them.
Please Note: NOTE: UCM measurement is taken from outside to outside of the chassis rails, at the largest point where you want the cross member installed.
The Gripsport Towbar Adapter allows you to swap your Van-Rack from caravan to car quickly and easily, watch the video in the link below for full details.
The Adapter is made from heavy-duty zinc plated steel and is suitable for 2″ (50mm) square hitch receivers (Tongue Mount available in 2-Bike Tilting configuration only).
Vans like Jayco Expanda’s beds push out over the drawbar, this means the bikes and rack will be in the way. You now have two options to fit a Gripsport Van Rack, either the traditional method of installing a quick release post or our new Mid-Post Tilting Mechanism. This new system means that the rack and bikes can remain by simply tilting the post, select the link below for more information.
Ezytrail parkes & ceduna models
For Ezytrail owners with the Parkes & Ceduna models, utilising the existing cross member meant altering or spacing the Gripsport post as the front boot lid clashed with it. The only option was to install a cross member if there was room forward of the existing one. Fitting a Gripsport van rack is now as simple as installing our Bush Chook Mid-Post Tilting Mechanism. The front boot can be easily opened as the top of the post assembly swings out of the way, allowing full access, this is now as simple as removing the locating pin and tilting the post.
We have developed our very own Mid-Post Tilting Mechanism for van owners with a large hinged front opening boot, like some of the Jayco Stirling/Silverline models and some Euro brands. Previously there was no way to access the boot without removing the post, this is now as simple as removing the locating pin and tilting the post. Click the link below for more information.
Short drawbars are always an issue when installing van racks on the drawbar, the bikes need to be close to the van to give the back of the vehicle clearance to the rack when doing tight turns. This can be an issue if items like front windows need to be opened as they clash with the standard Gripsport tilting mechanism setup. Our solution is simple, install the new mid-post tilting mechanism allowing complete access. If your drawbar is short and you have a front opening window, our new Bush Chook Mid-Post Tilting Mechanism is perfect for this application.
Along with our new Bush Chook Mid-Post Kit, this is all that’s required to fit a functioning Gripsport rack to your van. The posts have several holes drilled to adjust the height if required.
There are several different post types/sizes, in most applications a tall post will work but in some situations a short or quick release post is required. Note: If fitting our NEW Mid-Post tilting mechanism there is a separate post kit available for this application. For Further information select the link below.
No, GripSport does not include a lock with our racks. We recommend purchasing a strong lock for increased security, there are multiple points around your GripSport bike rack to run a lock through, including the frame of your bike.
All Hitch-mounted GripSport racks can be secured to your car with our Bike Rack Hitch Stabiliser and your own padlock.
No, due to heavy wind shear loads, it is not recommended to travel with a cover on the bikes. The forces exerted may cause damage to the bikes and rack.
Gripsport manufactures their own Premium Bike Cover which available to purchase, suitable for the 2-Bike Van Rack an 2-Bike GS-Adventure Rack. Please note: this cover is designed for storage purposes only.
Gripsport have just released a NEW loading ramp, load your bikes onto your GripSport Van Rack or GS Adventure Rack effortlessly with the Bike Rack Loading Ramp. Designed for riders who use a Hoop and Taco Wheel Holding Setup, this telescopic aluminium ramp expands up to 2.1 metres, offering a smooth and secure way to roll your bike into place.
