[p]Thanks to exploringcarolina in another thread in the QS forum. It inspired this contraption. Yes it is wooden so scoff if you will. Don't forget our continent was explored and settled upon the backs of wooden ships. And one day we all end up in wooden boxes. So, there![/p][p]
[/p][p]Basically it is a sandwich of plywood for strength. The ends are left single ply to facilitate the small deadbolts lining up proper with the 1"x1" aluminum along the floor edge. Drill a couple holes there for the deadbolts to slide into. This stops any sliding of the bikes or lifting of the forks from the floor. If you cannot replace a couple pieces of aluminum angle to reverse these holes then it's best to step away from the drill now.[/p][p]
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My current 1-bike solution:
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Also wood is my two-bike solution where they go on the bed. Pretty sure an image of that is somewhere on the site.
Eddie I wish I could just plop them on the bed. No way for me to haul with an in spec TW though. Lord knows I've tried to balance things out to do so. Would be nice not to block the aisle like this. Need to place the weight over the axels for the next couple years because I'm not hanging a $5k bike off the bumper. There is only 100lbs left in the TV too.
Wishing for a better TV.
[quote source="/post/11701/thread" timestamp="1432912291" author="@whoofit"][p]Thanks to exploringcarolina in another thread in the QS forum. It inspired this contraption. Yes it is wooden so scoff if you will. [font color="#e62619"]Don't forget our continent was explored and settled upon the backs of wooden ships. And one day we all end up in wooden boxes. So, there![/font][/p][p]
[/p][p][strong][em]...reminds me of a joke about a guy with a wood eye who....uh,.... met a girl with a, oh never mind! Really must stop this tomfoolery before it comes back 'whap' me.
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[/em][/strong][/p][p][strong][em]Nice photo below, WF. Seriously.[/em][/strong][/p][p]
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Nice rack!!!!!!!! Like it better than my rack!
I came across a interesting mount system called >> [a href="https://www.seasucker.com/"]SeaSucker[/a] << that uses vacuum suction cups. These aren't your ordinary suction cups! They use a vacuum pump to create a seal. There is also a visual indicator to show the status of the vacuum seal. I can imagine they could be used in a Camplite very easily. My thought is pieces of aluminum plate could be screwed (or welded) to the floor where the SeaSucker would mount -- to provide a smooth surface for the vacuum cups. When not in use the mount can be stored away without taking up much room -- and no fussing. The same mount can be used on a car so it wouldn't need to be dedicated to Camplite use. They are too pricey for my inexpensive bike but for someone with expensive equipment they might be perfect.
SeaSuckers could also be potentially used to hang a marine BBQ off the side of the camper when set up at the campsite. (I wouldn't drive with the BBQ hanging off the side out of concern the aluminum skin might delaminate under the wind loads).
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[p]Those suction cup racks aren't too popular but I know a few that have used them. A good solution when no other option exists. The one story that sticks with me is from a member of a local MBA. He loves his modest MTB. Was transporting his on the rooftop. Went in to get an ice cream cone. Came out to find there had been a theft. To add insult to injury the thief took the racks and left his MTB there on the ground.... He calls it "The Orphan".
I can only hope the thief forgets to wash his roof or fails to check and reseat every few days so his steed goes careening into a ditch or something worse.
I am bitter about this theft. Can you tell?... >:([/p][p]
[/p][p]And I think not driving with the BBQ hanging off the trailer is wise advice.[/p]
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[/p][p][strong][em] Really must stop this tomfoolery before it comes back 'whap' me.
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[/p][/quote][/quote]Don't stop on my account, GW!... 8-)
[quote source="/post/11741/thread" timestamp="1432984595" author="@exploringcarolina"]Nice rack!!!!!!!! Like it better than my rack![/quote][p]Thanks, Bill. [/p][p]
[/p][p]It was quick, cheap, removable and readily available. Albeit in the way sometimes. Wow, that describes me perfectly!.... (rofl) I'll leave the "nice rack" comment there as low hanging fruit for others.[/p][p]
[/p][p](Uh oh, there goes the thread beginning it's death spiral.)
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