Both Sara and I have quit our jobs and decided to load up the van and head to Bend, OR. We don't really have a plan, but we know where we are headed and we have loaded up with MTN bike gear and our backpacks. Only time will tell what adventures we encounter along the way. Configuring storage space wasn't easy but with some time and sacrifice of un-needed items we were able to get everything we think we need in the van.
We decided to go with the Thule swing away bike rack. It has worked very well, the swing away is just far enough to clear the side of the van. You can also operate the sliding door with this option.
Stopped at Shoshone Falls, ID on the way up to Oregon.
Here is the swing away bike rack in action.
The open Road.
