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03-29-2018, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
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Did an off-road shakedown in Joshua Tree this week...All working as planned
People have asked the name of the van...It's now official
She's called Karakoram
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03-29-2018, 11:29 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern New Mexico
Posts: 10,179
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mfj20th
...She's called Karakoram
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Karakoram, or Karakor van? Might as well jump in with both feet.
Herb
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SMB-less as of 02/04/2012. Our savings account is richer, but our adventures are poorer.
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03-29-2018, 10:26 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: San Diego
Posts: 55
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Looking excellent! Who did your roof rack install? Would be great to see your rig in person. Sounds like your SoCal based, maybe you can show it off at the next So-Cal meet-up.
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03-30-2018, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 44
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We did the roof rack install, after a lot of thinking on the weight and attachment side.
Needed to keep weight down, to make pop top usable, even when the rack was empty.
The underside of the roof in the Traverse had a simple, and not great headliner, which we re-engineered with birch ply, and re covered in alcantara...We ran aluminum strips under that and attached Yakima tracks and their aero bars. The Kuat mini basket with extension held the 100watt solar panel perfectly, and I'm using the Yakima Showdown surf rack to make it easier to load/unload boards from the side. We also added the Front Runner ladder brackets, modified for the gutters, to hold a collapsible ladder for the front bars when loading. pretty trick. The builder is a close friend, and Im happy to make an intro if you PM me.
When's the next SoCal meet up?
Peace, MJ
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03-30-2018, 08:15 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: San Diego
Posts: 55
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MJ currently nothing is scheduled, last one was in February seems like they happen every 3 or 4 months.
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06-29-2018, 04:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Alberta
Posts: 1
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Hi,
Love the van - I looks like you got a new canvas roof?, would you mind sharing where you sourced it?, The canvas roof on my 2003 Traverse is looking a bit sad!
Thanks
Nick
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06-30-2018, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Long Island New York
Posts: 101
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RSE steps
Quote:
Originally Posted by mfj20th
We did the roof rack install, after a lot of thinking on the weight and attachment side.
Needed to keep weight down, to make pop top usable, even when the rack was empty.
The underside of the roof in the Traverse had a simple, and not great headliner, which we re-engineered with birch ply, and re covered in alcantara...We ran aluminum strips under that and attached Yakima tracks and their aero bars. The Kuat mini basket with extension held the 100watt solar panel perfectly, and I'm using the Yakima Showdown surf rack to make it easier to load/unload boards from the side. We also added the Front Runner ladder brackets, modified for the gutters, to hold a collapsible ladder for the front bars when loading. pretty trick. The builder is a close friend, and Im happy to make an intro if you PM me.
When's the next SoCal meet up?
Peace, MJ
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Hey MJ, not to change the subject but I see you have RSE steps. I was wondering how long have you had them on and if you ever had any problems with them.
I am especially concerned about the passenger side (long side with three lift arms). Thanks.
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07-01-2018, 06:51 AM
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#38
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 44
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That’s the canvas that was on the van when I got her.
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07-01-2018, 06:52 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 44
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No issues with the steps yet. Once they were adjusted and tweaked, all good. I’m glad I was able to get them. I was happy they were willing to make a new set. MJ
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07-01-2018, 10:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Long Island New York
Posts: 101
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Rse steps
Thanks, I have mine for over two years now. The problem I have with them is I need to keep tweaking them sometimes two or three time a year. Folks at RSE don't have a clue as to what the problem is.
I have done everything from contacting RSE to grinding high spots, removing and replacing the lifts and at one point removing the steps and putting them on the bench while in contact with RSE.
I have heard from others that the long steps (three lift arms like the ones used on Hummers also) have been problematic.
I'm not at all badmouthing RSE I still think the steps are well made, can take as beating and look really sharp.
I thought it may be of interest to you and others and would gladly detail all the steps that I tried to resolve the problem.
Glad your not having any issues with them.
Thanks, Lenny.
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