Adventure Van
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@VanDamMan. What's a CD Player?
Well there’s a question…it seems the automotive industry as well as Entertainment industry have not got a clue either
…if you compare how you play your music on the move ( not radio/dab ) today.. You might need to pay subscriptions for an APP or down load to a media device ( phone ) that has costs + monthly payments…..Music has got more expensive to buy and play…Compact Discs players where cheap ……Is it progress that we are expected to be tethered to the internet and pay twice…once to buy your music and second to play it…..Good Question..but you knew the answer
@VanDamMan. OK, I remember them now.
@P20. Am I right in thinking that there is only one USB input and nothing else (ie. a card slot)? That would be a deal breaker for me.
@P20. Am I right in thinking that there is only one USB input and nothing else (ie. a card slot)? That would be a deal breaker for me.
Hi, ref adventure vans, kayaks etc....
I have developed a new roofrack system which is a side loader. Originally I designed it for the California but it is probably better suited to a Transporter because of having weight on top of the pop-top. I have also designed brackets for most load types including roof boxes.
Here is a photo of it installed on my California with two ski-boxes on. It is easy to remove all the equipment because this is done at the side of the van. The roof boxes have easy access (as you can see from the photo) and would be ideal for keeping wet suits or tents out of the van.
With this set-up two kayaks and the ski-box are an easy set-up.
message me if you would like some more info...
John
I have developed a new roofrack system which is a side loader. Originally I designed it for the California but it is probably better suited to a Transporter because of having weight on top of the pop-top. I have also designed brackets for most load types including roof boxes.
Here is a photo of it installed on my California with two ski-boxes on. It is easy to remove all the equipment because this is done at the side of the van. The roof boxes have easy access (as you can see from the photo) and would be ideal for keeping wet suits or tents out of the van.
With this set-up two kayaks and the ski-box are an easy set-up.
message me if you would like some more info...
John
Clever bit of engineering! I think your ability to address roofbar, roof rack and roof box issues could keep you busy! A nice little sideline in the making?!!!
I was looking at the Kenwood too, but lack availability resulted in the pioneer. It was going in for the aerial and tracker, so opted for the Pioneer to get it all done in one go.
Only one usb, no cd, no sd slot. The Pioneer 9200 which I believe is an older unit has all of those features.
It is using the dash mounted usb
All of our music is either stored on our phones or on Spotify. I don’t think this unit will support my old iPod classic either, but I haven’t used that in the vans for years. The phones connect via usb (dash), Bluetooth or the head units WiFi.Hi.. @P20 …Looks very niceCan’t see that it’s got a CD player
Aerial is 3” tall. I’m guessing if your asking about CDs you didn’t want it in mm
@Johnboy57 that looks slick. Is it your own version of the Karitek system? PM me some details
Its like the Karitek. I originally developed it from the Sherpas Combi Translift which was made years ago.
I have spent at least half a Camper van developing this, but it has kept me sane through lockdown.
I see so many vans with roof boxes on that never get removed. With my system you can easily remove the box in a matter of minutes back to the bare cross-rails, (which are aerodynamic), and if you have roof-track (like California), then I have a system for removing the roofrack completely by slackening off a few bolts. Re-assembly is the reverse with no re-alignment needed.
Aerodynamics can be significant and the associated costs are usually ignored - so the ability to remove and re-assemble easily is a bonus.
I have trialled it with Kayaks and bikes as well. Ladders, paddle boards and surf boards are also easily accommodated.
It is called "Kombi-rak"
I will PM details.
John
I have spent at least half a Camper van developing this, but it has kept me sane through lockdown.
I see so many vans with roof boxes on that never get removed. With my system you can easily remove the box in a matter of minutes back to the bare cross-rails, (which are aerodynamic), and if you have roof-track (like California), then I have a system for removing the roofrack completely by slackening off a few bolts. Re-assembly is the reverse with no re-alignment needed.
Aerodynamics can be significant and the associated costs are usually ignored - so the ability to remove and re-assemble easily is a bonus.
I have trialled it with Kayaks and bikes as well. Ladders, paddle boards and surf boards are also easily accommodated.
It is called "Kombi-rak"
I will PM details.
John
Interesting rack. I’ve got a Karitek on my T5, but I’d be interested in a more low profile option for the next van. Can you pm me some details?
Just thought i would throw my experience with the Kombi-rak in here. Before i bought my van 3 years ago,i had a Shogun Sport that we used to lift a Canadian Canoe on to and go pike fishing a lot. We used to bash the car frequently with the canoe as it weighs 52kg and is a bit awkward. The Shogun was built like a tank so it literally done nothing but as i am sure everyone on here knows,the T6...not so much and also eye wateringly expensive,so to say i wasn't keen on hitting the van with the canoe would be an understatement to say the least! Before i even bought the van,i knew i wanted to fit a Karitek roofrack to continue using the canoe as before,that is until i mentioned it on here and John got in touch and described his Kombi-rak. As soon as i heard about the design having more aerodynamic bars,looking better and being available in black,i said i was interested and we kept in touch. John supplied my black Kombi-rak mid November and we tried it with the canoe on and also with a couple of Thule bike carriers on but due to my fishing buddies work commitments,today is the first time we have actually got out fishing and tested the Kombi-rak out properly and it worked a treat. Being able to lift a 52kg canoe on to the roof of my van without worrying about smacking it all the time is a massive winner for me. I am not affiliated with John or his Kombi-rak in any way but if anyone is in the market for this type of thing then i would definitely recommend having a look at it,oh and by the way,please excuse the state of the van,it's not usually as dirty as that....honest!
Great review - thanks for taking the time to post
very cool
