07-16-2020, 12:13 PM
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Order placed. Excellent product and thanks for saving us $$$.
Any intention to built bracket for awning ?
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07-16-2020, 02:05 PM
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Any update on a fairing that would work up to 80mph unloaded?
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07-17-2020, 01:05 PM
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I agree though, a windfairing option Nox Vidmate VLC would be nice but I think you can probably get one from LFD that would fit.
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From what I understand, the wind faring is in the testing phase. I’m thinking there are a few designs he’s evaluating and I bet it will cost less than LFD’s.
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07-17-2020, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by headstaller
Order placed. Excellent product and thanks for saving us $$$.
Any intention to built bracket for awning ?
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What do you need and what does it need to look like, bolt pattern size etc. If we can figure on a good design, we can do it.
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07-17-2020, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ElectroBoy
From what I understand, the wind faring is in the testing phase. I’m thinking there are a few designs he’s evaluating and I bet it will cost less than LFD’s.
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This is correct. I’m working out the prototype now. Once I’m satisfied a few folks will get them to test. Once I get their feedback I’ll list them for sale.
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07-20-2020, 12:26 PM
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Definitely on the to buy list!!! Will order once you get the wind fairing up and running!!!
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07-23-2020, 12:37 AM
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The rack is on! All I can say is, it is awesome. Fitment and design are right on. Rooftop tent will be going on next, and I am sure it will hold. This thing is solid. Only issue I had was one of the holes on the beam from TNutz was not drilled far enough in. Just need a shorter bolt for that one.
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07-23-2020, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Jpilot
The rack is on! All I can say is, it is awesome. Fitment and design are right on. Rooftop tent will be going on next, and I am sure it will hold. This thing is solid. Only issue I had was one of the holes on the beam from TNutz was not drilled far enough in. Just need a shorter bolt for that one.
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Good job on the installation.
For that short hole in the crossbar, maybe it’s plugged with some aluminum shavings from the TNutz drill/tap process. One of mine came that way also, but I was able to clean it out with a thin probe. You could try cleaning up the threads with a 1/4 - 20 Tap. If the hole is actually not drilled deep enough you would need to first drill it deeper before tapping it. I believe the drill bit to use is a 13/64 inch.
@ Eitek1
will know for sure what to do.
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07-23-2020, 09:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jpilot
The rack is on! All I can say is, it is awesome. Fitment and design are right on. Rooftop tent will be going on next, and I am sure it will hold. This thing is solid. Only issue I had was one of the holes on the beam from TNutz was not drilled far enough in. Just need a shorter bolt for that one.
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So glad you like it. As I’ve said, I worked on this a while to ensure everything was right before I shipped anything. It’s hard to describe just how solid this thing is without seeing one in person.
Sorry about the short threaded hole on the crossbar. The threads are a 1/4-20 pitch. The holes already exist in the crossbars Tnutz just threads them. Chances are they didn’t run the tap deep enough.
If you pick up a 1/4-20 tap and some WD-40 you can run the tap in and you won’t even have to remove it from the roof. You’re also fine with a shorter bolt. You probably don’t lose much strength.
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07-24-2020, 11:03 AM
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@ Jpilot
out of curiosity, how long did the install take you?
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07-24-2020, 01:32 PM
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I installed last weekend. Took 30-45 minutes and I took my time.
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07-24-2020, 01:39 PM
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@ Jpilot
out of curiosity, how long did the install take you?
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I did it mostly by myself, took my time and shot a bunch of pictures along the way. That said, less than an hour.
Straightforward and easy.
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07-27-2020, 12:04 PM
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Tent on. Fits perfectly. Tent rails sit about 3 inches from the sides, so zero flex on the crossbeams.
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07-27-2020, 12:10 PM
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Got some nice pics here too
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07-27-2020, 05:02 PM
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Quote:
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Tent on. Fits perfectly. Tent rails sit about 3 inches from the sides, so zero flex on the crossbeams.
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Could you describe the mounting setup?
And some pics? Thx.
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