AK 2 CA Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Sharing a photo of a sleek looking setup, not cheap, but my 2017 tax return was helpful. Entering the world of dad-van’s and child tax credits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 That is nice. What do you do with the other bikes, since that rack only carries 2? My brother-in-law has been talking about buying an adult tricycle for my sister. Only problem with that is there is no way to transport it. And I am not about to follow them around with their family's bicycles in the back of my pickup. Or fold down the rear seats in the Transit Connect to follow them around with her tricycle. Obvious solution is just to lend them the truck or the van, since I can't drive both at the same time. But the both of them have a habit of striking deer. Funny thing about deer who aren't being hunted, they do not have a fear of people. Even though you are not suppose to, people still hand feed deer, turkey, geese, and whatever else wanders down into the city. I'm waiting for an idiot to hand feed a mountain lion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mountainman Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 10 hours ago, AK 2 CA said: Sharing a photo of a sleek looking setup, not cheap, but my 2017 tax return was helpful. Entering the world of dad-van’s and child tax credits... Looks good! How was it installing the rack on the passenger version? Did you have to remove the headliner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK 2 CA Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 @mountainman, nothing to be removed on the titanium passenger version. The Thule crossbars and towers mount cleanly to the stock roof rails. @Fifty150, 2 bikes on the back is ample for our fam. If I am transporting the mtb race team I remove the roof box and add a couple more bike racks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainman Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Whoops, I didn't even see the rail there. Sounds nice and easy. I had to fasten some bolts from the inside of my TC. A bit tedious to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 9 hours ago, mountainman said: Whoops, I didn't even see the rail there. Sounds nice and easy. I had to fasten some bolts from the inside of my TC. A bit tedious to say the least. You could have used rivet-nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fifty150 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/16/2018 at 9:44 AM, AK 2 CA said: @Fifty150, 2 bikes on the back is ample for our fam. If I am transporting the mtb race team I remove the roof box and add a couple more bike racks. Sounds like Transit Connect is working out for your needs. How do you like the fit & finish, ride comfort, et cetera? For me, the ride is bumpy, there is a lot of road noise, the air conditioning is weak, and the air conditioning is loud. The plus side is that the little engine is adequate for the vehicle, handling is better than driving a full size van or truck, parking is a dream compared to a full size van or truck, and it really does feel more like a car than commercial grade full size vans & trucks. For me, someone who is used to commercial vehicles, stripped down with no luxury accessories, the Transit Connect is a step up. But I suspect that people who are accustomed to all the bells & whistles will find Transit Connect lacking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainman Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks for the videos, Fifty150. I've already mounted the rack but if I ever decide to change it up it looks like rivet nuts are the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 In today's age of technology, there are a lot of videos online that have proven helpful. Sometimes the videos are better than a service manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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