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Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-01-2018, 07:19 PM
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Posted By rclemins
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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-01-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-01-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-01-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-26-2018, 03:24 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-25-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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%...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-25-2018, 02:13 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-22-2018, 12:42 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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......
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-21-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
Nice! You must be pretty close to the tongue...

Nice! You must be pretty close to the tongue weight limit?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-20-2018, 03:05 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-19-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-18-2018, 01:48 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-17-2018, 04:18 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,123
Posted By rclemins
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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