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Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-27-2018, 12:07 AM

Replies: 168

Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Hi Mark, Probably the higher capacity Wilco...

Hi Mark,

Probably the higher capacity Wilco Offroad "Hitchswing" - as long as they confirm that I can leave it on the van and don't need to swing it aside every time I want to open the back doors...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-26-2018, 10:05 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Well, $1,100 notwithstanding, you have the peace...

Well, $1,100 notwithstanding, you have the peace of mind that you likely have one of the best setups out there for your bike, all legal, approved, and with full warrantee! Your efforts paid off -...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-26-2018, 07:05 PM

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Bicycle rack conundrum... Continued.

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

I'm guessing that you could be ticketed - or at...

I'm guessing that you could be ticketed - or at least given a warning - about license plate visibility, but it may never happen!

Similar to the 20 years I spent carrying bikes on the front of our...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-22-2018, 05:41 PM

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Hi Greg, That is also my best guess also at...

Hi Greg,

That is also my best guess also at what may be going on here, many other RVs certainly do have huge rear overhangs in comparison to the Sprinters.

Especially ones like 30 foot class...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-22-2018, 05:36 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Hello Mark, Patti's message sounds pretty...

Hello Mark,

Patti's message sounds pretty definitive although she doesn't mention the Sprinter - just RV's trailers, towed vehicles, and I wonder if that is why the response you got differs...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-22-2018, 12:26 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Hi Mark, thanks, Something weird gong on...

Hi Mark, thanks,

Something weird gong on with Thule for sure - I too have emails from their customer service - but saying exactly the opposite! And I did specify exactly the same vehicle -...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-21-2018, 05:53 PM

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Looks good! What is that gadget on the end of the...

Looks good! What is that gadget on the end of the rack? (extreme end, away from the van).

As well as the Rack Attach side swing device, there is a pretty substantial one from Wilco Offroad and...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-15-2018, 09:04 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Hope all goes well - I imagine there must be...

Hope all goes well - I imagine there must be spotwelds all along at that inner fold so obviously could be fixed. although I guess a repaint of the door would be in order.

It surely looks like a...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-15-2018, 07:58 PM

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Looks Good Winston - although I imagine this is...

Looks Good Winston - although I imagine this is strictly for Promaster.

I do wonder what Promaster (Or Sprinter in the case of Fiamma) think about these racks as I wouldn't have thought that their...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-15-2018, 07:53 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

I may have come up with another option today! ...

I may have come up with another option today!

Been in touch with Hollywood Racks in Cal. who have supposedly been in the bike rack business since '73.

They tell me no problem at all with the...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-15-2018, 01:56 AM

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Many thanks Eric - very helpful, and I will look...

Many thanks Eric - very helpful, and I will look further into this option base don your info!

Do you use the high position mainly because of your Stowaway? Any other reason why not to use the...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-15-2018, 12:36 AM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Hi again Adv. RS1 ! Well, I checked my...

Hi again Adv. RS1 !

Well, I checked my original email to Rockymounts and discovered that I had only specified that our van would be a 170" WB - not extended, but I had not specified 3500.
...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-14-2018, 10:15 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Hi Eric, I have seen it and I'm sure it...

Hi Eric,

I have seen it and I'm sure it could be a possibility, looks to be a nice product.

I think the only reasons I preferred a hitch mounted bike rack are:

(a) Familiarity - that is...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-14-2018, 10:00 PM

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Hi RS1, Perhaps they have reconsidered since...

Hi RS1,

Perhaps they have reconsidered since your contact!?

I emailed them very recently and did specifically mention use on a 17O" Wheel base Sprinter. - In fact, I drew to their...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-14-2018, 07:41 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Still trying to decide how to deal with our ...

Still trying to decide how to deal with our bikes on the 170" WB Sprinter.

The latest rear rack I have looked at is the RockyMounts Backstage 2.

It has an integrated swing mechanism. I...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-12-2018, 10:09 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Well I guess I won't be going to Thule or Yakima!...

Well I guess I won't be going to Thule or Yakima!

Did you happen to look into "Swagman" bike racks?

On their website they have a few models that are specifically listed as "RV Approved."...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-12-2018, 06:49 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

When we had our truck & trailer, I used one of...

When we had our truck & trailer, I used one of those hanging bike racks on the front of the truck it didn't use straps though - used a clamp that was screwed down on the bike's cross bar. Even so, I...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-12-2018, 04:08 PM

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

You can buy swing hitch mechanisms completely...

You can buy swing hitch mechanisms completely separate from the rack, and that is what i will likely in order to buy an HD rack intended for RV use.

Maybe I'll take your advise though and add...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-12-2018, 03:29 PM

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Interesting - that is one of the swing hitches I...

Interesting - that is one of the swing hitches I have been thinking about getting, do you find it to be quite substantially made? The other I am looking at is teh Wilco, but it is much more $$!
...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-11-2018, 10:57 PM

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

But if you buy a rack designed specifically for...

But if you buy a rack designed specifically for RV, use should you not be fine with that on a Sprinter?

From what I have seen, many, if not most RV's - Class C, Class A, and travel trailer...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-01-2018, 07:42 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Certainly you are wisest to do what you are...

Certainly you are wisest to do what you are comfortable with. I don't think renting bikes would work for us as we use them too often.

Rather than front mounting, at this point I am more likely...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-01-2018, 05:35 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Greg The straps look like an interesting...

Greg

The straps look like an interesting addition, do you already use them?

I thought the straps might use plasticised metal brackets that would hook over the door edge and was concerned...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-01-2018, 04:08 PM

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Helpful post Greg - Thanks - I will be checking...

Helpful post Greg - Thanks - I will be checking out those racks!

Brian.

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-01-2018, 03:40 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Many options indeed! We all pay our money and...

Many options indeed! We all pay our money and make our choice!

I have not entirely given up on the option of a front mounted rack either as it ahhs worked so well for us for over 20 years on tow...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

06-01-2018, 02:22 PM

Replies: 168

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Posted By <<B-Guy>>

Hi Bob, Yes - I just reviewed the thread and...

Hi Bob,

Yes - I just reviewed the thread and see the post you mentioned - I guess that is one make of bike carrier I would avoid! (Athough I think Greg said they have now modified the design.) ...

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