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06-01-2019, 10:08 AM
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#41
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2 Rivet Member
2016 28' International
Alabaster
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 30
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2 and 1/2 years. had installed at the factory on a 2016 28' Serenity
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06-01-2019, 04:35 PM
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#42
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Rivet Master
2022 20' Basecamp
1968 17' Caravel
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 613
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I carry a spare arm plus gasket material and non-silicone sealer.
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06-02-2019, 08:47 PM
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#43
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
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Airstream Fiamma Bike Rack Issue.......
After struggling with the known issue of breaking brackets on the Fiamma rack. I just couldn’t bring myself to ordering replacement parts that I knew were substandard and would simply just break again.
During a call with Sean Woodruff from ProPride Hitches I articulated my frustration and asked if he thought he could help. He didn’t just pander my frustration he actually took an interest and jumped all over it. About a week later he calls to say he had the replacement parts designed and produced. It’s a perfect substitute to the original but made of stainless steel and a whole lot stronger.
We installed a set on my trailer and it was dead simple as even the old screw holes lined up. I think this nagging issue with the Fiamma racks is finally put to bed!
If anyone is interested, just give Sean a call at ProPride I’m sure he can fix you up.
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06-03-2019, 12:05 AM
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#44
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Sean does some really pretty work.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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06-03-2019, 09:21 PM
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#45
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Washington
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,589
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THANK YOU, Arcticfox¡!!!!!
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06-11-2019, 09:46 PM
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#46
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2 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Mount Pleasant
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 58
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06-11-2019, 09:57 PM
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#47
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2 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Mount Pleasant
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TrailDude
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Sorry, trying to figure out the picture thing
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06-11-2019, 10:01 PM
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#48
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Washington
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,589
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How about some metal roofing screw with grommets or similar. Might need a larger size.
https://www.lowes.com/pl/Roofing-scr...are/4294710844
I'd go to ace for more variety. May want to do some probing in the hole for the bottom other than insulation. You may also try a plastic sheetrock anchor with a screw and metal backed grommet. The plastic anchors come in a variety of sizes.
Please post the final diagnosis. The oem screws may not have found any meat.
Bob
ps, that screw looks pretty short...about long enough to make it thru the skin and that's about all. That's scary.
pss, interesting you bracket stradles the row of rivets and arcticfox's at least on one side is directly on top of the row and maybe a vertical metal stud???
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06-11-2019, 10:14 PM
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#49
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Washington
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,589
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Check out my post #26. It is an older fiamma failure thread and seems i recollect discussed experience re portable interior anchoring options. Maybe a thru bolt right into some backing on the inside.
Bob
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06-12-2019, 10:48 AM
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#50
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ProPride Industries, Inc.
Commercial Member
Holly
, MI
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 642
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Not sure if this link is allowed but a moderator can delete if not. Here is a link to the replacement mounts. We ran out of the first batch we made but are working on more now. We will be shipping them by the end of the month.
https://store.propridehitch.com/airs...cement-mounts/
Let me know if you have any questions.
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"The Most Advanced Generation in Trailer Sway Elimination"
Holly, MI
Tu ne cede malis
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06-12-2019, 04:12 PM
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#51
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2 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Mount Pleasant
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean Woodruff
Not sure if this link is allowed but a moderator can delete if not. Here is a link to the replacement mounts. We ran out of the first batch we made but are working on more now. We will be shipping them by the end of the month.
https://store.propridehitch.com/airs...cement-mounts/
Let me know if you have any questions.
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Thanks! Waiting to hear what Airstream has to say before I make any decisions!
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2020 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.4 B&W 7" Drop Hitch
2019 FC 19CB ~ Sold
2012 Ford Explorer ~ Retired
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06-13-2019, 10:27 AM
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#52
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Rivet Master
2022 20' Basecamp
1968 17' Caravel
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 613
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TrailDude
Sorry, trying to figure out the picture thing
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Bad installation. I always screw the outside row into the vertical support locating them between the rivets, using as fat of stainless steel screws that will fit through the bracket. I rivet the inside row through the sheet aluminum, not so much for support but for guidance.
Seal the holes with Sikaflex, not silicone (incompatible with aluminum).
I've done it this way on my last three trailers without failure.
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07-20-2019, 02:40 PM
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#53
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 623
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Fiamma Bike Rack failure -has this happened to you?
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Originally Posted by pkm123
I modified the OEM rack to accommodate an ebike that weighs 60lbs with the battery removed. The battery weighs 7lbs. There are 2 struts from the bumper frame going to the bike tray. You can stand on the rack and there is no appreciable movement at the upper support arms. I have driven several hundred miles with the bike loaded so far with no problems. The verdict is still out on how it will preform in the long run. I had an excellent welder do the mod who has lots of structural fabrication experience so I am confidant that it will continue to preform as planned. If you have questions feel free to ask. I may also look into ordering a spare bracket but $48.00+ seems out of line. The mod cost me $300.00 but the rack was already mounted and I found no other easy solution for carrying my e-bike on the back. The fabricator spent several hours designing and doing the fabrication. I thought boats were the ultimate money sponges, go figure.[emoji57]
Ken
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I really like that bike. I carry mine a bit differently, though.
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Durango, CO
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07-20-2019, 07:43 PM
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#54
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 724
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TrailDude
Sorry, trying to figure out the picture thing
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Four screws and not one of them was placed in structure. I'm thinking the reason y'all are having problems is because of installation not design.
Mind has worked great, but it was installed by an A&P mechanic.
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07-21-2019, 09:33 AM
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#55
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Washington
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,589
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I pulled the bracket covers and they looked fine. However i noted they were dealer installed at 7.5" from the rub and the JC spec is 4.5. I suspect the higher the less stress. At least they are installed on the rivet line. I ordered and rec the PP brackets and they are seriously constructed. As such i'm comfortable with them being installed in the current (lower) location vs plugging those holes and moving it higher.
I went back to the dealer who installed who initially said this is too old for warranty. I sent them the JC video (2012) that is applicable for our 2014 FC and indicated there is no statute of limitations for work not done to JC specs by a factory auth dealer, imo. They agreed and will install the new brackets, in the current location.
B
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08-08-2019, 07:38 AM
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#56
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3 Rivet Member
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 144
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I have listed on AS classifieds 2 Fiamma support arm brackets that could be used as spares. I am not sure how to include the link to the add. PM me if you are interested.
Thanks,
Ken
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08-08-2019, 07:58 AM
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#57
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3 Rivet Member
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 144
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You can also give me a call about the brackets at 970-749-9656.
Thanks,
Ken
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08-27-2019, 08:46 AM
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#58
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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we are interested in the
FIAMMA CARAVAN XL A PRO 200 EBIKE rack
MODEL 02093E32A
it is very similar to the AIRSTREAM KIT MODEL
put made for ebikes and a frame mount
unlike the airtream kit that is made for regular bikes and bumper mount
does anyone know the FIAMMA part numbers for the top and bottom support brackets
ie to mount it to the rear bumper and rear wall
the later kit is made to mount on the front A frame. but there is not enough room to do so with our tern s10 ebikes
thus rear bumper mount is the sole option
attached is the fiamma airtream install document with NO parts number
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08-27-2019, 06:17 PM
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#59
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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you can get a custom SS bracket from these folks
their shop designed one from scratch as some of their customers had the same issue with the OEM bracket
http://www.propridehitch.com
just search fro FAIMMA on their site
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08-27-2019, 07:52 PM
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#60
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Rivet Master
2022 20' Basecamp
1968 17' Caravel
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 613
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39
we are interested in the
FIAMMA CARAVAN XL A PRO 200 EBIKE rack
MODEL 02093E32A
it is very similar to the AIRSTREAM KIT MODEL
put made for ebikes and a frame mount
unlike the airtream kit that is made for regular bikes and bumper mount
does anyone know the FIAMMA part numbers for the top and bottom support brackets
ie to mount it to the rear bumper and rear wall
the later kit is made to mount on the front A frame. but there is not enough room to do so with our tern s10 ebikes
thus rear bumper mount is the sole option
attached is the fiamma airtream install document with NO parts number
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My 'regular" Fiamma/Airstream biker carrier is frame mounted, 6 inches inboard of the bumper.
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