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Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 12-14-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
He's not wrong. Geometry of structures and...

He's not wrong.

Geometry of structures and projection of forces, are completely different between what you point out. May be worth keeping an open mind.
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 12-14-2020, 01:10 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Glad we think alike. As I have a rear...

Glad we think alike.

As I have a rear awning, I do use a couple bungee cords looped around the awning support at the lower bracket to tie into the bikes. My tandem is pretty wide, so I tie the...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 02-09-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Yes, it's been a good year. Several big trips...

Yes, it's been a good year. Several big trips along with many little ones. Generally up into the mountains so windy and bumpy secondary mountain roads are the norm for me. About 2,500 miles in...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 09-24-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
What makes you think an AS can't handle what...

What makes you think an AS can't handle what you're stating, when the factory has approved racks to do so? Unless you're talking about vintage models that were built lighter.

Engineering is...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-26-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Thanks everyone, it was an enjoyable project! ...

Thanks everyone, it was an enjoyable project!



Glad to hear of another that enjoys tandems! Those CoMotions are very nice bikes. My family and I are casual riders. Though we do tow a child...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-25-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Thanks for your concern. I am more than fully...

Thanks for your concern. I am more than fully aware, and have take them into serious consideration. For the general population, these concerns and warnings should not be taken lightly. Any...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-25-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
This is why I went through all this trouble. I...

This is why I went through all this trouble. I have special requirements to accommodate a tandem bike. The turn key AS solutions just didn't allow for this. Even this Yakima rack (FourTimer), is...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-25-2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Appreciate it. :cool: This is how other...

Appreciate it. :cool:

This is how other forums I participate in do it: share, tell, and collaborate. It's more useful than the trolling and bickering that I see on a certain nameless forum.
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-24-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
I've finished! Those rivet nuts really are...

I've finished! Those rivet nuts really are magic. The whole thing is a bolt on affair.

Finished at sunset so I wasn't able to throw the bike rack on it yet to try it out. It's solid. I threw...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-24-2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
I've seen that video before and like the...

I've seen that video before and like the installation. A bit heavy handed and it's likely stronger than the frame rails themselves. But it'll do the job. Like sgschwend, the bumper storage is...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-24-2018, 12:16 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Ah, was waiting for this to come in to finish my...

Ah, was waiting for this to come in to finish my install. The magic rivet nut, or rivnut. Just what I need to secure against the far blind cross member. No need to open up the belly pan there....
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-21-2018, 11:50 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
I appreciate it GMFL. Never took a class. ...

I appreciate it GMFL.

Never took a class. Great learning gleaned from another forum - weldingweb.com. Self taught and started on aluminum intercooling piping of all things. I'll give some...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-21-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Not sure if you're trying to ask a rhetorical...

Not sure if you're trying to ask a rhetorical question. You've been on these boards long enough to know that every trailer is different.

Some have more tongue weight at birth by virtue of their...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-21-2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Link to 36" receiver tube if anyone is interested...

Link to 36" receiver tube if anyone is interested in reproducing. Other metal components can be found at home depot.
...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-20-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Lots more progress today. Most of the job is...

Lots more progress today. Most of the job is complete, including fabrication, fitup, and welding. Here's what it looks like.

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On the trailer frame, all structural additions are bolted on....
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-20-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Love that video. It's incredibly useful to see...

Love that video. It's incredibly useful to see and is eye opening for the uninitiated. Especially people new to towing that don't properly load out the trailer and avoid tongue weight.

If you'll...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-20-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
To your point, I am mounting an EU2200i to the...

To your point, I am mounting an EU2200i to the tongue of my Airstream. That 50lbs there should easily restore any potential change in COG to the trailer. Additionally, there's ample of opportunity...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-19-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Testing the initial fit-up. 320346

Testing the initial fit-up.

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Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-19-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
I'm in the midst of fabricating my receiver as...

I'm in the midst of fabricating my receiver as well. This is a perfect relevant thread.

I'm taking a different strategy, which is to mount a receiver tube underneath the airstream bumper.

A...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-16-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 41,607
Posted By pteck
Nicely done! Looks like it boxes in the frame...

Nicely done! Looks like it boxes in the frame rails in the rear which should strengthen them nicely.

I'm actually in the midst of doing the same thing and have my bumper off. Slightly different...
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