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Turbo Monkey
Mar 14, 2005
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Dirtrider said:
Got the windows, fans, and solar installed.View attachment 147033
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Jelly, I'm curious how you decided on the Transit.

I still need to test drive but was leaning towards a Promaster, though (passenger) Transit has better (removable) 2nd row seat+ options for the kiddos / extended family.

And does your slide out bike rack have any attachment point for the rear wheel or is it secure enough with fork mount?

I am hoping to have room for 2 bikes in the "garage" (i.e under the bed) but only one of my bikes has through axle, so would have to find something that works for the old skool QR on the fat bike / roadie...
 
OGRipper

OGRipper

back alley ripper
Feb 3, 2004
10,655
1,129
NORCAL is the hizzle
You might want a rear wheel strap if you do a lot of off-roading, but for pavement a fork mount alone is usually plenty secure in a van. (Never been an issue in our Sprinter.)

Shouldn't be too hard to find an old-school QR mount either. Look for a lowrider truck bed mount.
 
Jozz

Jozz

Joe Dalton
Apr 18, 2002
5,894
7,440
SADL
Adventurous said:
100% getting shifted into neutral as you try and merge onto the highway.
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I thought about it, but she would need to poke it up to shit in neutral. What would probably happen is a downshift from drive to 4th with a side push.
 
Dirtrider

Dirtrider

Turbo Monkey
May 2, 2006
1,503
2,349
Asheville, NC
Montana rider said:
Jelly, I'm curious how you decided on the Transit.

I still need to test drive but was leaning towards a Promaster, though (passenger) Transit has better (removable) 2nd row seat+ options for the kiddos / extended family.

And does your slide out bike rack have any attachment point for the rear wheel or is it secure enough with fork mount?

I am hoping to have room for 2 bikes in the "garage" (i.e under the bed) but only one of my bikes has through axle, so would have to find something that works for the old skool QR on the fat bike / roadie...
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Main reason for choosing the Transit because it has the highest roof and I’m 6’3”.

Bike rack is secure enough without strapping back wheel down.

you can find just about any fork mount setup on Amazon, or fab up an adapter.
 
Westy

Westy

the teste
Nov 22, 2002
54,504
20,303
Sleazattle
johnbryanpeters said:
I would have mounted pump and filter inside where they wouldn't be exposed to road debris, but that's me...
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And less exposed to the cold where freezing temps will crack them. Looks like they are in a low spot where they will always be full of water. Higher up and in a different orientation they could automatically drain.
 
jimmydean

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
41,290
13,404
Portland, OR
johnbryanpeters said:
I would have mounted pump and filter inside where they wouldn't be exposed to road debris, but that's me...
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If I had a place to put them...

I am using a different filter setup, I am not digging this setup. I might still do a cover for the pump, but once the mud flaps are on, the road debris is minimal.
 
jimmydean

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
41,290
13,404
Portland, OR
You can kind of make out the other spots based on the clearings but we are a good 100+ feet from the closest site with lots of trees between. It's 5 sites total, but the corner is the spot for sure.

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jimmydean

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
41,290
13,404
Portland, OR
So I didn't fill the water tank figuring about 15 gallons would be enough for 3 nights. I was wrong. I did bring my 5 gallon jug so I was able to put 10 more gallons in it. I only have 18.5 gallons of black tank, so the wife said she will relax on the flushes. :rofl:
 
junkyard

junkyard

You might feel a little prick.
Sep 1, 2015
2,601
2,303
San Diego
The sink is where most of my water comes from. My grey tank fills up quick with the kids washing hands and brushing teeth. Gunna regulate on them.

we leave shortly for Idaho.
 
jimmydean

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
41,290
13,404
Portland, OR
Since Hank slept on our bed and not his kennel, I am building a 28x32 cabinet with a shelf for the last bit of storage. There was some random kitchen stuff we would like room for.

Overall I couldn't be happier with what I have so far. Packed out in 10 minutes without leaving a trace. It was really nice.
 
stevew

stevew

resident influencer
Sep 21, 2001
40,618
9,620
jdcamb

jdcamb

Tool Time!
Feb 17, 2002
19,851
8,457
Nowhere Man!
I do not have a camper. I do not have the prospect of getting a camper. I no longer want a Porsche. Unless they make a camper. Then I most certainly would want one. I have retained counsel (Saul Rosenberg). I am going to sue you Mother Fuckers for Punitive Camperless damages.
 
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