My Trailer Diary
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OK, I got the Fabspeed tie downs installed and attempted to use the Reter method described a few posts earlier. I have to admit I was baffled. The front straps were fat too short to reach all the way into the frunk. It's still hard to reach the tie downs even with the car stopped along the ramps. I struggled to make it work, but sadly, I'll be going back to the looping thru the wheel technique.
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I must confess, I have other circumstances that prevent me from using the new tie down anchor points. I have a 2 shelf tire cart that is stored in the very back of the trailer, supported by 2 shoring beams. In order to roll the tire cart in the trailer, I need as much free floor space as possible. The rear tie downs are fairly close to the center of the car, and the straps just get in the way.
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I used fixed length straps in the front
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The rear uses standard ratchet straps
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Notice the 2 shoring beams and obviously the tire cart
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The straps pass under the lower shoring beam and outside of the cart
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The smaller half of the 2-piece ramps is stored underneath the tire cart and lower shoring beam
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I used fixed length straps in the front
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The rear uses standard ratchet straps
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Notice the 2 shoring beams and obviously the tire cart
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The straps pass under the lower shoring beam and outside of the cart
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The smaller half of the 2-piece ramps is stored underneath the tire cart and lower shoring beam
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I built a helmet blower. I purchased a single helmet shelf from Arrow Components. I then purchased an AC tube axial fan, fan guards, and a switch along with some wiring bits. I had a machine shop cut the fan and switch holes. Works great!
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Originally Posted by 24Chromium
I built a helmet blower. I purchased a single helmet shelf from Arrow Components. I then purchased an AC tube axial fan, fan guards, and a switch along with some wiring bits. I had a machine shop cut the fan and switch holes. Works great!
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Well done
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^ this is why ppl should just do what i tell them to do. as i would tell max. dont ask why. just do what i say.
though you do make good use of space.
i suggest you add a viewing platform on the roof. TPD has that option
though you do make good use of space.
i suggest you add a viewing platform on the roof. TPD has that option
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chromium, i need to commission you to builid me a helmet blower, two fan for two lids.
will it be ready for BW end of may.?
will it be ready for BW end of may.?
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Lar, did you get the new fuel jug rack? photos?