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It's 40F? I just stepped outside and with the wind it feels like total horse shit outside. If I can sneak out, I'm hoping there is some trail beer left and to continue swinging the ax at shit until we a) have moar trail and b) I'm no longer cold.debating riding in this 40f weather
Changing my life through deadlifts and bourbon.
This 80 degree weather can bite my shiny metal ass.
This 80 degree weather can bite my shiny metal ass.
Make up a few signs that say, "I know who you are and if you keep pissing all over hell's half acre there will be consequences."
Profit?
Bad news pilgrims. Thule roof rack bits not compatible with new Subaru. Not happy but at least there is rack attack.com ready to take my money.
Reichmonkey.send in bear
Just in case you don't see them up there ...Bad news pilgrims. Thule roof rack bits not compatible with new Subaru. Not happy but at least there is rack attack.com ready to take my money.
www.rockymounts.com
I know a guy over there, they make nice stuff.
I will give them a look, I have heard they have a hitch mount system that is more secure than a Thule. Going to join this century but need to put a hitch on the Subaru first.
EDIT: This one looks good:
https://www.rockymounts.com/products/backstage-swing-away-platform-hitch-rack
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you got an outback right? yea, forget the roof rack and get a hitch
Yes, I got a red one, different rack arms than the blues ones, apparently.
Its about time I gave up my milk crate stool. I like the swing arm one but its not available until May.
I've never killed a bike on the roof but have always been paranoid someone would rear end me or try to steal it, I always figured thieves were stooopid and too lazy to wrestle one off the roof.
Roof racks are where bicycles go to die early.
The price is right but they do not appear to offer a swing away which is important for a hatchback.
Anyone know a reason NOT to have U-Haul install a hitch? I see them everywhere.
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1up swings back/down. U-Haul hitch is fine.
I like the way the 1up tilts down/away from the car. That solves the rear access problems.
(that's what she said...)
(that's what she said...)
U-Haul should have no issue installing a hitch on your ride since it is a common ride and doesn't need any magic to make work. They also make a nice line of solid hitches, so it is a bonus.
I would advise against this plan (personal experience).
When life gives you lemons, fcuk it in the arse.
I did this on my suby, it was a 1.5 beer project, aka 90 mins, but that included wiring harness.
You basically just drop the exhaust (via 5? Bolts) put the hitch on and rebolt.
I prefer hidden hitch hitches, as the don't protrude past bumper when the rack/ball isn't on..
I suspect you should be able to get the "correct" crossbar adapters to retrofit you old roof rack via the Google for far less $$, but that doesn't factor in the cost of replacement milk crate
Just recon it and be done, best hitch rack, made in USA too. Cody is awesome!
Pumptracking last night was great, sitting in carpool sucks, and coffee is good
Pumptracking last night was great, sitting in carpool sucks, and coffee is good
The one time I had U-Haul install a hitch, the installation was incompetent.
I ordered a Curt. Installation was a simple bolt up job, removing the rear bumper was a nightmare. Hidden bolts, wires, proximity sensors ... Ended up paying the shop to do it.
Another goddamn Swamp Donkey is blocking in my truck again...
Not cool if there are bikes on it.
Driving 6 blocks is more my style, should be less than $200 installed.
The 2017 model I bought has crossbars already. Truth is all I really need is 2 adapters as nothing has changed in the 10 years I've had the system... it's just a little too oxidized to be matchy matchy with the glossy new paint. If you know any body that has a use for it, it is up for grabs, complete with 6 matched locks. Someone could spend a weekend with it and it should last another 10 years.I did this on my suby, it was a 1.5 beer project, aka 90 mins, but that included wiring harness.
You basically just drop the exhaust (via 5? Bolts) put the hitch on and rebolt.
I prefer hidden hitch hitches, as the don't protrude past bumper when the rack/ball isn't on..
I suspect you should be able to get the "correct" crossbar adapters to retrofit you old roof rack via the Google for far less $$, but that doesn't factor in the cost of replacement milk crate
why not? It works super well. with our without bikes on it.
With bikes on you still have to access from the side, I like the idea of a swing away rack that does not impede access for loading or unloading larger heavy items like fully loaded beer coolers.
Moar trail gnome activities resulted in six more feet of delicious rock garden.
Temps in the low 30s and windy make it easy to work stealthy. While the fair-weather set is at home whining about the cold, we're out making trails technical again.
Temps in the low 30s and windy make it easy to work stealthy. While the fair-weather set is at home whining about the cold, we're out making trails technical again.
Or, a box full of Condoms.With bikes on you still have to access from the side, I like the idea of a swing away rack that does not impede access for loading or unloading larger heavy items like fully loaded beer coolers.
If you don't find any takers I'd be interested... Sometimes I'd like to have a 2nd bike rack, especially when using hitch for utility trailer or when monkeys invade SW Montana
Not a fan of being cold. But any day you get to ride bikes is always better then one in which you don't. The beer when you get done is always the best one of the evening. Almost always....
It's yours. I was thinking about taking the car for a spin Friday or Saturday, anyplace to ride yet? I will PM you.