At Minibus Options, we’ve engineered some solutions to very specific stowage requests – including bicycles.
In any vehicle, ensuring the secure stowage of luggage, restraint systems and any special luggage such as sports equipment is
vital; apart from the obvious need for clear gangways, such objects can become missiles in the event of a collision.
There are a huge number of options for stowage, many of which can be engineered specifically for the customer, but
commonly you will need stowage for all tie-down webbing and clamps, and on many vehicles, for passenger’s hand luggage.
For regular carriage of, for example, sports teams, a boot may be the best solution, though a roof rack may be useful for
outdoor sports equipment.
The location and space available for stowage depends on the vehicle and the seating layout, but most designs have a ‘spare
corner’ in which a simple restraint stowage box can be fi tted. You could even have additional side mounted tracking fi tted to
attach spare webbing.
Here are a few examples of stowage solutions – but ask if what you want isn’t shown!
A stowage pen in the nearside cab is popular for accessible vehicles The downside is loss of use of the door and reduced saloon accessibility for the driver Lidded stowage for restraint systems and other small items Instead of stowage boxes, tracking can be used to stow restraint fixings Stowage over the driver uses some ‘dead’ space but can obscure view by passengers Though shallow, an overhead locker like this can be useful for documents, etc Stowage lockers can be equipped with locks for valuable items Overhead lockers are possible on high-roof vehicles Covering open overhead lockers with cargo netting prevents objects falling out on to passengers Full height lockable cupboard in the forward saloon provides secure stowage A separate space for stowage can be created for specialised vehicles Full racking systems may be good for sports teams and schools Outdoor sports groups often choose a ladder and roof rack like this
