Transporting Austins in vans

[Bill Sheehan]

Hello people, I've been off air for some time, but back now. I'm going to be permanently based in the Charente in France as of I hope, February/March next. I will need to transport my two RK saloons from the UK. My son has recently bought a long wheel base Transit, which he will let me use to transport my belongings but, will I be able to fit a RK saloon in it?   Thanks Alf

Hi Alf.

We use an LWB Transit for business and regularly carry A7s in it.  

However, our Transit is the "medium roof" type and if we're transporting a saloon we have to put a pair of scrap wheels without tyres on the back axle of the car to clear the door head of the van.

If your son's Transit is the "high roof" model, you shouldn't have a problem.

Thanks Martin, I'm not sure about the roof height, but I do have a picture of it but, senior moment, I've forgotten how to post pictures on the forum. Alf

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Hello people, I've been off air for some time, but back now. I'm going to be permanently based in the Charente in France as of I hope, February/March next. I will need to transport my two RK saloons from the UK. My son has recently bought a long wheel base Transit, which he will let me use to transport my belongings but, will I be able to fit a RK saloon in it?   Thanks Alf

Hi Alf.

We use an LWB Transit for business and regularly carry A7s in it.  

However, our Transit is the "medium roof" type and if we're transporting a saloon we have to put a pair of scrap wheels without tyres on the back axle of the car to clear the door head of the van.

If your son's Transit is the "high roof" model, you shouldn't have a problem.

Thanks Martin, I'm not sure about the roof height, but I do have a picture of it but, senior moment, I've forgotten how to post pictures on the forum. Alf

Martin - when you have the spare time, please email me on ausevenoz@gmail.com  May be able to help you further.   Cheers,  Bill in Oz