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06-01-2018, 07:19 PM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
Isn’t it the really the length of overhang from rear axle that affects loading on hitch carried weight, such as a bike rack? For example on the sprinter XL? Have you seen any definitive...
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06-01-2018, 05:09 PM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
Looks great kite rider. I put a piece of 2 x 4 under the outer swivel when the swing arm is fully extended to take the moment off the van. Feels solid. Also, try flipping your bikes around so the...
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06-01-2018, 05:01 PM
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I looked at these ones too. Great options, but I...
I looked at these ones too. Great options, but I chose the rocky mounts for its fully integrated swing arm / frame mount. It’s so convenient to not take the bikes off or tamper with the locks...
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06-01-2018, 03:08 PM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
I’ve been looking at various web sites, kuat is the only brand that gives any guidance as not to install on an “RV”. Wow, but there are a thousand types of RV out there, all kinds of geometry and...
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05-26-2018, 03:24 AM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
Looking at the fitment drawings, pictures of the rear doors of the 210 (narrower than promaster when open 90 degrees), and other pictures of the backstage installed on sprinter vans with doors open...
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05-25-2018, 12:17 PM
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I was looking at dimension G on the fitment...
I was looking at dimension G on the fitment drawing. If the objective is to open your rear doors without removing bikes then there should be no problem. On the bike rack side you would get a 95%...
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05-25-2018, 02:13 AM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
On their website there is a dimension diagram that shows clearing 45.6”. That would work for a van 91” wide, or 7’-9” outside width. So I’d say, yup it would...
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05-22-2018, 12:42 AM
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Looks fine... the rockymounts backstage is...
Looks fine... the rockymounts backstage is similar but incorporating the swing arm and bike rack in one design, so it’s less complicated and slightly more economical. Works with my promaster......
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05-21-2018, 09:25 PM
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Nice! You must be pretty close to the tongue...
Nice! You must be pretty close to the tongue weight limit?
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05-20-2018, 03:05 AM
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Agree. And it stresses the sheet metal. But...
Agree. And it stresses the sheet metal. But neither works for 2 bikes over 33 lbf. each. I too like the fiamma design. Lots of happy customers. But it’s just not for ebikes...
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05-19-2018, 10:11 PM
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Nope. Lots of good options are available. I...
Nope. Lots of good options are available. I chose the easy one and bought a swing away hitch carrier that fits in the 2” receiver.
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05-18-2018, 01:48 AM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
Have a look at the rockymounts web site. The reason you buy this one is because you own a sprinter or promaster with rear doors and you want unfettered access. It’s designed for two 60 lbf bikes...
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05-17-2018, 04:18 AM
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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.
I use a rockymounts backstage with my zion 159” promaster 3500. Works great, I see no potential problems resulting from the longer wheelbase. They are in fact designed for use with sprinters and...
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05-04-2018, 04:30 PM
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Macerator Hose Extension?
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rclemins
I have a Zion with a macerator and love it. It...
I have a Zion with a macerator and love it. It seems to me it could deal with an additional 20’ no problem. Macerators are a wonderful invention! Love it!... in sailboat applications one often...
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06-06-2015, 02:11 AM
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zion occc
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Best wishes from "way up north". Hope she returns...
Best wishes from "way up north". Hope she returns to full health and is feeling refreshed real soon... Youe new Zion should help with that!
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06-04-2015, 11:58 AM
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zion occc
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Yes please post some pictures soon. I expect to...
Yes please post some pictures soon. I expect to order a Zion in you configuration this fall for spring delivery upon my "graduation" from work... I'm anxious to have a look, and hear about you...
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06-03-2015, 12:15 PM
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Roadtrek Zion - Promaster based Class B Motorhome
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rclemins
Re: Roadtrek Zion - Promaster based Class B Motorhome
I'm looking forward to seeing pictures. You got the cherry interior with leather this is the exact same package we will get in about a year from now when I retire... Pictures please!
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05-24-2015, 09:53 PM
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Space saving table!!
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rclemins
Re: Space saving table!!
Looks great! Thanks for the share...
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05-14-2015, 11:59 AM
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HymerCar USA
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rclemins
Re: HymerCar USA
Great floor plan. Does anyone know if hymer is going forward in selling to North American market?
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04-26-2015, 06:19 PM
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Travato Battery Project
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Re: Travato Battery Project
I agree. Nice job! Question, why does Winnebago not sell every 59g model just as wincrasher has modified it? The advantages of the 2'nd battery are obvious. Is this just to stay below a certain...
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04-26-2015, 06:07 PM
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Roadtrek Zion - Promaster based Class B Motorhome
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Roadtrek Zion - Promaster based Class B Motorhome
Thanks for the link. I'm liking the Zion more every time I look at it. Have not seen one in person though. It seems to be a great combination of vehicle outline dimensions, interior floor plan,...
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04-18-2015, 03:15 AM
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Roadtrek Zion - Promaster based Class B Motorhome
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Re: Roadtrek Zion - Promaster based Class B Motorhome
Congratulations on the new Zion fastpaddler1. I'm about to order one myself. I agree, not perfect however the Zion is a good floor plan for most needs. Did you order the cherry cabinets, or the...
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04-07-2015, 02:06 AM
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Lengthy video review of my new 59G
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Lengthy video review of my new 59G
Yep - Great video. Question: the 59k video showed a half width full length storage bin under the passenger side bed. Does this exist under the driver side bed as well?
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03-02-2015, 12:24 PM
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European Sprinter Class B Layouts
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rclemins
Re: European Sprinter Class B Layouts
Definitely agree. So far safari combo seems to be the only North American supplier of this layout. Lots of advantages, very few drawbacks. I'll be buying one of these in 2016!
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General Discussion Forum
02-21-2015, 12:20 PM
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What do you think of this roof top carrier for a kayak?
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rclemins
Re: What do you think of this roof top carrier for a kayak?
I think it's ingenious and should work fine...
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