DIY Install Fiamma DJ200 Bike Rack On Winnebago Travato 59K
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Looking back we wish we had made sure our 2019 Winnabego Travato 59K had a factory installed bike rack on it. But although it had a ladder and roof rack on it it did not have the bike rack.
We have taken our bikes a few times and have always wished for the real bike rack. We have hung the bikes from the ladder and although that worked ok it was awkward to put them on and they actually hung over the side of the van making the van wider than necessary. We also had a nice two bike carrier that fit in the receiver hitch of the van. Ain’t worked great except it made it impossible to get the back door open without taking the rack off. And it made the van 23 1/2 feet long instead of 21 feet. That extra length made it harder to find parking and after getting used to being able to park anywhere we decided we did not want to have bikes over being more nimble and shorter. Get the full scoop at the blog post at: vantrekkinglif...
When I get mine I’m not gonna read the instructions either! You guys are a hoot! Thanks
There’s something about men and instructions… 🤣
I've been looking at this rack for a while but thought I would have to drill holes. Now I see you don't have to so great. Thanks for the video - you guys are great.
It’s a great rack, it came package really well. It’s also very sturdy, we carried our spare tire on it when we went to Alaska.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I am also wondering why you didn't drill into the doors to secure the rack as required in the instrructions and due to that did you have had any wear on the doors like around those clamps or any sort of stability issuess? I am looking into this rack as well for my Promaster conversion and would even only bring one bike. Thule makes one similar but they only sell it in black color in the USA and my van is white too. Also you have to use adhesive that will never come off again. Thanks.
I reached out to Fiama... holes drilled only if you want to the anti-theft feature. It stays in place perfectly without the holes in the van. There was no noticeable wear and tear on the door. It was more difficult to close each time but that was due to the weight and having to reach inside the rack for the handle.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Thanks!!! How about the backup camera, can you still see enough with the bikes on?
I depends on your bike height, and if you have bags and if you put a cover on it. We could still see to back up even though we saw the bikes too. But being able to see the bikes while rolling gives peace of mind too. Email me back at VanTrekkingLifestyle@gmail.com if you have other questions. Sometimes questions in replies get missed and buried here.
Ready for Florida! Looking forward to seeing how you do without campground reservations during snow bird season. Good luck!
Third night and. I reservations so far and we have been just fine. Of course two of the nights have been at the Cracker Barrel Resort :-). But that was by choice. We have decided to stay at parks when we need the entire day or next day to bike, hike or paddle. Since we are just meandering south we found Cracker Barrel in the van to be perfect.
Love the new intro :) you guys are to cute.....Well nice job on the rake it will work so much better for you....like they same the right tool for the right job.....you guys did an awesome job both time LOL Maggie hugs
Thanks! Yes, both times haha. This rack is an awesome addition to the adventure toolset. Thanks for nice comments.
Thanks!
We just got ours from the UK today. It wasn't packed up in wood like yours!! Lol.
❤️. Yes Lynn has taken to decorating the T. I try not to sit still too long so she won't hang a stuffed bear or moose on me. 😂😂😂
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Wut?? LOL. Wrong answer ha ha.
Didn't quite understand your comment then. 😂😂😂
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Lol. I was referring to your comment in the Fiamma bike installation video, where you commented it came packed in basically a wooden crate. Our rack came in a cardboard box - we didn't get the special protection lol.
Aaash. That makes more sense now. It is singing to realize that through our channel our friends remember more details of our lives than we do 😂😂. How is the bike rack working for you even though it didn't come in a wooden box? Ours made a great place to store or spare tire when not in use.
Just like IKEA! 😀👊🏻
Yeah. The instructions sucked big time! No words just pictures. If you can see in the video Lynn brought u- the picture on the website and the pdf instructions on her iPad and we used that. Old eyes suck too! Thanks for watching and connecting with us.
Ready to go 🚴♂️🚴♀️
Good Video. Can I ask why you chose this rack over the Winni factory rack or others?open up the rear doors with the rack on with or without the bikes loaded?
Our van did not come with a bike rack and at the time we were not able to order on from the factory. We did the research and this rack seamed like the best option. It has worked out very well. The door does open with or without the bikes loaded. I hope this answers your question.
You look like Bill Murray
Hey guys I have a Travato too. This Fiamma model didn't require any drilling? Thanks for your videos. Very informative
We did not drill any holes. You can drill up to 4 holes for security reasons but we chose not to do that. No issues at all so far. Thanks for watching. Let us know if you have other questions. Congratulations on your T.
VAN TREKKING lifestyle Thanks. Had the T for almost 3 years now. Hey do you bring your L2fish with your Travato? I actually found your channel because I am planning to get an L2 but I'm stuck on how to bring it along with the van. It sure will fit inside it sideways but it basically blocks any movement inside.
That is awesome. We actually only rented the L2Fish and we didn’t end up buying one because it is so big to transport. We ended up with two inflatable BOTE SUPs. They fit in lots of places. Wish I could help. Glad you found the channel though.
will it work with the factory ladder in it's storage position on the back?
craig Paul Not sure but if you mount it high enough I think it would.
Looks good! No handlebars hitting the van?
No the handlebars do not hit the van. But, the mirror for one bike does. We had to start using removable mirrors. Only issue with that is remembering to put the mirror on before out and the first car goes by you. :-)
Hey guys, so it’s been about nine months or more. Do you still have the bike rack and how do you like it? What is the exact model number?
It's been a few years. It worked flawlessly while we had the Travato. We also used it as a spare tire carrier. Here's the item we bought. pantherrvproducts.com/08112/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5t-OBhByEiwAhR-hm21WjWSu76ztZMNb-9xLCrloZ_BKXKM0VG56Ccm_9eyRatjPLngzuBoCkp0QAvD_BwE
Hey software do you use to edit and title your videos.
It’s all done on my iPad Pro on app called LumaFusion.
Awesome! I need to check it out. Thx
Does this bike rack require you to drill holes into the van door?
No, you don’t have to drill holes into the door. You can for extra security but we opted not to. I will say we carried a spare tire in part of the bike rack with n problems, so I really don’t think it’s needed.
VAN TREKKING lifestyle thanks so much for the speedy reply. Of all the bike racks I’ve researched, this one seems to be the sturdiest but I wasn’t sure I had the fortitude to drill holes in the door.
I totally understand we didn’t want to drill holes either. The bike rack has worked flawlessly and is very sturdy. It does cost a little more, but I do think in this case you get what you pay for and it is well worth the money and the piece of mind.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle OK sorry for my previous question, which you answered mainly here. Still wonder if you noticed any wear around the edges of the paint where those clamps wrap around the door. Thanks and safe travels!
Love your channel... Are you retired FHP? Do you have the Travato with the bath & shower? My wife and I are looking to purchase a Travato to travel in and wanted to see if you like it with the bath n shower?
Thanks...
+Chris B's World No just the tag number. Took a while to figure out where that came from. 👍
+Chris B's World Yes our Travato has a wet bath in the back. We use like it quite a bit. Doesn't feel too cramped. Kind of a pain to set up the shower curtain but easy once you get the hang of it.
Can it be installed on a Ford Transit high roof? Thnx
Not sure. It’s width is specific for Promaster so I’m guessing you’d need one specific for your Ford door.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Thank you. It's a very nice looking rack system. Currently I put my bikes inside but it would be nice to have another option for a rear carrier aside from a hitch mount, or an expensive aluminess product
I like it
How much
It was around 900 usd from Panther RV
Why the annoying loud music and you skipped over the important stuff not showing close up shots of what was happening, Next time try talking and lose that awful music
That was a long time ago. And we have since worked hard to balance music and dialog. But it was a hard lesson to learn for a while.
@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I understand you have to learn, and now you have, just a thought, why not remove old videos.