Tagged With "Carrying Bikes"
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B-D RV Battery Lock (12-volt)
B-D RV Battery Lock: http://www.b-drvbatterylock.com/ Even though I/we have never ever had an issue with a battery "walking away" in the 15+ years that we have been trailer camping I have been intrigued whenever I would see this simple battery...
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Great Anti Corrosion and Lube Product
Oops, I had originally posted this in the wrong Forum area... A fellow Lance member pointed me to the correct Forum..... I wanted to share this product with fellow Lance owners. About 20 years ago I came across this product at a bike show for lubricating parts on a racing bike. I have used this product ever since to lubricate and protect about anything that is made out of bare metal. This product was developed for Boeing aircraft to lubricate and protect metal hinges and other items on an...
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Re: B-D RV Battery Lock (12-volt)
Great job, Jeff. I have a little story about the B-D battery lock. We ordered one and I (Simon) took it to the trailer to 'eye it up'. Then I got distracted and moved the trailer somewhere else, and, you guessed it, the darn B-D lock fell off where I was 'eyeing it up', never to be seen again. I called B-D and pulled the pity trick and they gave me 10% off a new set. As it happens, I put on a replacement battery box cover this weekend, and replaced the OEM battery box strap with the B-D...
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Re: B-D RV Battery Lock (12-volt)
Originally Posted by Simon & B: Great job, Jeff. I have a little story about the B-D battery lock. We ordered one and I (Simon) took it to the trailer to 'eye it up'. Then I got distracted and moved the trailer somewhere else, and, you guessed it, the darn B-D lock fell off where I was 'eyeing it up', never to be seen again. I called B-D and pulled the pity trick and they gave me 10% off a new set. As it happens, I put on a replacement battery box cover this weekend, and replaced the OEM...
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Re: Honda EU2000i Generator Review
I recently sold another type of small motor Honda that has been beat on, neglected, and abused in harsh environments for over 30 years! (Only about 10 years by me) I think I changed the oil 3 or 4 times in that 10 years. Bike didn't cost me much, and I just wanted to ride. Found out when I was selling it that I had cracked the frame (1985 Suspension technology ain't what it is today) but that motor simply will... not... die. Yeah, I think you'll get your money's worth out of your Honda.
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Re: Swagman RV Ladder Bike Rack
Looks like the price went up since I bought it on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Swagman...swagman+rv+bike+rack
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Re: Swagman RV Ladder Bike Rack
Shouldn't. 200 lb plus folks are climbing those ladders all the time. 60 lbs of well-secured bike shouldn't effect anything--warranty or otherwise. By the way a number of us have that same Swagman. When loaded, It does slightly effect your tongue weight. And, depending on where you go, the bikes can get dirty riding back there. I'd like to find some kind of cover for the bikes that will keep them dry in the rain, and won't damage the paint as it flaps in the wind.
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Re: Swagman RV Ladder Bike Rack
We have Swagmanrv Horizontal Bike Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017...AS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf and it works well.. Joe
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Re: Swagman RV Ladder Bike Rack
Giles, you probably have seen this but in case not..... I was at Camping World yesterday and saw a large display for this RV Deluxe Bike Cover . After seeing your post yesterday, I immediately thought you might be interested.
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Torklift Lower StableLoads on a 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing a Lance 1575
We recently switched TV's. We went from a more than adequate 2000 Lincoln Navigator with a self-leveling rear-end (air bags) which towed our 1575 easily straight and true to a more than adequate new-to-us 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LTZ (V8, 5.3L, factory tow package, integrated brake controller, ...). *Here is the thread on our TV switch - http://lanceowners.hoop.la/top...ed-to-a-new-to-us-tv While the truck is much more than adequate to handle our small, skinny, & light 1575...
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Re: Trojan 30XHS 12-volt group 30 deep-cycle battery (130 AH)
A good choice! Is the 66-70 lb weight ever an issue being too much for one person to handle alone? The SCS225 battery is more of a marine battery, meaning it is designed to deliver high amps. Do you know how your 30xhs bulk, float, and equalize voltages compare to what your converter/charger puts out, or your solar charger if you have one?
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Re: Trojan 30XHS 12-volt group 30 deep-cycle battery (130 AH)
Red, I am in the process of buying the same battery and a battery box. According to specs, t he atwood box you use is about 1/10 of an inch shorter in length than this battery, so I was going to buy a larger box, that has a bit too much extra room, and I am concerned it might not fit in the 1575 mounting area due to more width (I dont have my trailer yet so cant measure it). Is it a very tight fit lengthwise, perhaps a concern, or perhaps limiting tthe necessary ventilation?
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Trojan 30XHS 12-volt group 30 deep-cycle battery (130 AH)
Picked up one of these today - http://www.trojanbattery.com/product/30xhs/ With our 1575 and the way that we load it (tongue-mounted bike rack with 3 bikes & 7.5 gallon/30 lb. LP tank) we run with a single battery on the tongue. *We dry camp and have solar &/or generator's depending upon the trip so a single battery has worked well for us for almost 16 years now. Through my work I accrue points towards purchases at certain places. One of them being Battery Systems (where I only had 4...
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Advanced Elements Lagoon 2 inflatable recreational tandem kayak
We've hemmed and hawed for 7 years or so on getting a kayak. Hard shell? Sit-on-top? Inflatable? Transporting? Solo or tandem? ?? We've rented at least 20 kayaks over the years and still couldn't make up our minds. In fact GRUMPA, BMJ, myself, and a few others have gone around and around about the subject here on LOA for 4 or 5 years. GRUMPA & BMJ both bought inflatables - Sea Eagle's (sweet kayaks!) - while we kept languishing over the choices and our needs. Well, we finally decided to...
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Folding Bikes
We are considering purchasing a folding bike, such as the ones advertised by Camping World. Does anyone have experience with folding bikes? How do they hold up? Recommendations? Don
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Re: Torklift Lower StableLoads on a 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing a Lance 1575
Got home early today so I engaged the StableLoads, pulled out the trailer, and loaded the tongue area up with the usual stuff that we take (minus the battery lock which is 3 lbs.) - full 7.5 gallon/30 lb. LP tank (53 lbs.), group 30 Trojan battery (70.2 lbs.), & Arvika bike rack & 3 bikes (123.6 lbs.). 246.8 lbs. - *Yes I know that the bike tires aren't strapped down and that the battery box lid isn't on. Went for a drive. Just a bit too stiff & tongue high, but otherwise rock...
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Swagman RV Ladder Bike Rack
I purchased the Swagman RV Ladder Bike Rack on Amazon for about $60. Not having the option of mounting a bumper bike rack and not wanting to add to the tounge wieght with a front end mount, I figured this was the best option for me and my 2017 Lance 2185. It holds two bikes up to 35 lbs each. I have used on about 6 trips now with no issues even with our heavy beach cruisers. I did add some padded tape to prevent the metal support arm from scratching my Ladder. If your in the market for a...
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Re: Inexpensive Front Receiver
macotak, did you install the front receiver and if so, what is your evaluation of them? Thinking of using them with my new Expedition as the foundation for a front-mount bike rack. Thanks, Bruce
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Re: Inexpensive Front Receiver
Thank you, Mark, for your thorough response. Glad to hear that it is well made and installed easily. I've studied the pics on the website and I believe it will fit OK with the Expedition's fascia. I'm going to order a pair and go from there in terms of either adapting a bike rack, fabricating my own, or having a welder build one. Bruce
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Re: Inexpensive Front Receiver
FYI, Curt makes a front receiver hitch for Ford pickups. They're carried by a number of vendors, such as eTrailer and sell for about $160. They're quite easy to install but may require some air dam mods. I have one on my 2012 F-150 EcoBoost originally put there in the event that I have the park my TT in a very tight spot. Using it for a bike rack is a great idea!
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Re: Inexpensive Front Receiver
Originally Posted by BrianP: FYI, Curt makes a front receiver hitch for Ford pickups. They're carried by a number of vendors, such as eTrailer and sell for about $160. They're quite easy to install but may require some air dam mods. I have one on my 2012 F-150 EcoBoost originally put there in the event that I have the park my TT in a very tight spot. Using it for a bike rack is a great idea! Thanks, Brian, for the info. After serious consideration of the Hitch Hooks option, I finally decided...
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Re: Folding Bikes
Originally Posted by Zoe: While we were at the Summer in Oregon Rally we drove over to Florence to visit Bike Friday, where their folding bicycles are made. Expensive compared to others mentioned on this forum, but if you want a folding bicycle that can travel beyond the campground, you will find it at Bike Friday. They are built to fit your specifications. Check out their website if you want additional info. Zoe, Thanks for the advice. We'll give you a shout if we get our TT out to Monterey...
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Re: Folding Bikes
I have an electric folding bike made my PREDECO. It is a 26" bike, has 7 speeds if you want to pedal and it is 36 volts with a lithium battery. The range is 30 miles on a charge. Mine is called a Phantom X. I bought it on Amazon with free shipping for $1200 3 years ago now it is $1300. This bike has disk brakes, no resistance pedaling and will pull steep hills. I leave my truck hooked up to my boat. Therefore I ride to shower or store and of course to BS.
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Re: Folding Bikes
I bought a Dahon Vigor P9 a year ago and thought it was about time for a review. It's light weight (for a folding bike) at 25 lbs and has 9 gears with a good range. At $800 it is priced halfway between a cheap Camping World bike and a high end Bike Friday. Bike Friday does offer an $850 model, but it is considered a travel bike as opposed to a commuter bike; the difference being a travel bike folds to smaller dimensions but takes longer to fold and may require tools, whereas a commuter takes...
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Re: Folding Bikes
We gave them a serious look and rode several belonging to friends, but decided they weren't for us. They're ideal for the contemplated uses on paved roads around the campgrounds. A big part of our biking is taking advantage of the many improved bike trails around the country, however. We found that even with gears, they are problematic off the pavement- even on improved gravel trails. The issue is the small wheels, which are severely affected by ruts, rocks and soft spots. We're not crazy,...
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Re: Folding Bikes
Originally Posted by wahoonc: Another camping cyclist here Currently all of my folders are vintage... 1970's Raleigh Twentys and 1980's Dahon Classic III's. There are a lot of options out there, choose the one that works best for you! The Raleighs were ~$100 a piece not including upgrades. I bought the pair of Dahon's from a local thrift store for $100. Only the red one has been upgraded so far, probably have $70 in new parts on that one. My Raleigh (the one with the head light) has over...
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Re: Folding Bikes
Judging by the size I think I would be better off carrying the bike than the bike carrying me. That would kill my back!
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Re: Folding Bikes
While we were at the Summer in Oregon Rally we drove over to Florence to visit Bike Friday, where their folding bicycles are made. Expensive compared to others mentioned on this forum, but if you want a folding bicycle that can travel beyond the campground, you will find it at Bike Friday. They are built to fit your specifications. Check out their website if you want additional info.
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Re: Folding Bikes
Here are some links to get started! I never knew so many places (LLBean, Home Depot, etc) carried folding bikes! Folding Bike Reviews WoodGlue
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Re: Folding Bikes
The bikes at CW are still on sale, I have the six speed, nice , well built bike. http://www.campingworld.com/sh...d-folding-bike/70089
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Re: Folding Bikes
My husband and I have the Expressway folding bike made by Giant. We both find them to be really fun and comfortable to ride. I love how much more stable and maneuverable they are than a full size bike. They have 20" wheels so they're not as small as some of the other folding bikes. We don't usually fold them in half to transport them, just fold down the handle bars and pedals. Like that, they fit in the back of my Honda Element when we're at home. On the road, we put them in the back of our...
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Re: Folding Bikes
I think it's great when a 2-3 year old thread is revised. I've often thought about looking into some kind of bike for campgrounds . Thanks for reviving this thread.
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Re: Folding Bikes
We have 2 rather unique VeloMini electric folding bikes. They have 3 speeds and can be peddled like a normal bike, or you can push a button to turn on the small motor and engage something called peddle assist which adds power to your peddling (especially nice when going up a steep hill), or you can simply then stop peddling and twist the right hand grip to engage the motor and just doodle along. The bikes will go ~12 miles in that manner at a top speed of 12 mph. They are a kick to ride, and...
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Re: Folding Bikes
I looked at them but decided that they didn't help storage space any better than a regular bike. I would still need to carry them outside although we might be able to open the back door all the way when hanging them on the ladder rack. Maybe if we ever get a larger TT instead of the TC.
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Re: SlimPort-to-HDMI adapter for mirroring phone on tv
nm1oqrz - Nice! In my opinion you couldn't have picked a better phone (at the moment). It is far-and-away the best phone that I have ever owned. Smooth, fast, responsive, perfect screen size (5.5") with almost no wasted real estate around the screen, fits in a front pants pocket, double-tap with your finger to turn it on & off, ... If you have any questions feel free to ask. My first suggestion - take it slow. Here are some things I do with my phone - Calls, email, text, alarm clock,...
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Re: Folding Bikes
We have done a fair amount of riding, but not on folding bikes. I rode one of my father-in-law's, and it was a fairly well built bike. The change in position and dynamics bothered me. That may be because I'm accustomed to road bikes, and the wheel size of the folding bike is much smaller. That being said, a friend rode one on a 250 mile ride that I went on, and he had no mechanical problems with it at all. His comment was that it wasn't made for that kind of riding! As far as holding up, my...
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Re: Folding Bikes
I have the folder from CW and it is a good bike for short trips around the campground. Sturdy built and easily stored.
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Re: Folding Bikes
Here's a link to folding bikes on AZ, I have the 6 speed Dahon, good all around sturdy bike. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb...fix=folding+bi%2Caps
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Re: Folding Bikes
I have a Dahon that uses full size tires. Very nice and you can't tell it is a folding bike unless it is in the folded position.
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Re: Folding Bikes
sorry to chime in late; but here's my 2 cents: i think the camping world folders would be fine for cruising the campground. i have a dahon vigor P9; it's expensive at $800, but rides great. the 20" wheels take a bout 1 minute to get used to, then they're really fun to ride. the small wheels feels squirrely at first, but once you're used to it, squirrely turns into agile! i love riding mine now. i'm flying up to seattle with it in 2 weeks to ride it around the san jaun islands for a few days.
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Re: First Trip In 1685
We just camped on Kenosha Pass (above South Park, east of Fairplay) with our new 2285. Great trip! Pulling the trailer with our Lexus GX470 proved to be no problem! Have camped for many years in South Park (we're virtually natives); one of the greatest places to camp/hike/bike in Colorado!
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Re: 2d Annual East Coast Rally
Greetings from White Oak Campground site # 71 !! Made the trip up from Florida with a 14 foot trailer in tow ( place for the bike to ride) The campgrounds are nice, the weather is exceptional and the countryside is beautiful. Hope to meet and greet many other Lance Owner here at the 2nd annual !! Safe journey and enjoy the travels. Dan Ballou 2014 Lance 1191
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Re: 2d Annual East Coast Rally
WooHoo! We leave NoVa tomorrow and will be there late afternoon after spending some time at the hallowed ground of Gettysburg PA I agree.... Military service is a lifelong attitude JI'm
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Re: 2d Annual East Coast Rally
Dan, Marcia and I will be your neighbors some time tomorrow in site 72.