Ambulance Conversion - New Modifications.
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patoz
Expedition Leader
I wish they made a version of this that folded in half, but so far I haven't found one. I have a rear facing compartment on the left rear corner, which is 36"H x 12"W x 30"D that would be perfect for it. Right now that compartment is designated for my Zero Gravity Lounger! :agree:
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That's a bit too small for a daily use.
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For that is perfect
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Cut it in the middle and reconnect with piano hinge . . .
huskyhauler
Adventurer
Fork mount bike rack. I picked up an older model on craigslist but they work the same. Attach the mount to a base plate and drill a hole in the base plate to bolt it into the existing built-in gurney mount points.
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-BlockH...0&sr=8-3&keywords=yakima+fork+mount+bike+rack
http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-BlockH...0&sr=8-3&keywords=yakima+fork+mount+bike+rack
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It took me a while to understand the principal.
How do you hold the rear wheel and where do you keep the front one?
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I was thinking about an outside install, on the bumper.
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huskyhauler
Adventurer
You don't necessarily need to hold the rear wheel down. I never had an issue of the bike moving while under transport as the fork mount keeps the bike in place pretty well. If you are insistent on strapping the rear wheel down just mount a couple D-Rings where the rear wheel would sit. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Cargo-Boss-Zinc-Surface-Mount-D-Rings-4-Pack-184640/202224205
I use these to tie down my motorcycles. Don't rely on screws. Drill all the way through the floor and bolt it in using washers to disperse the load so the bolts don't pull out under extreme tension events.
You can mount the front wheel in a number of ways. Yakima makes a single wheel holder that can be mounted in the other two remaining gurney slots. http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Wheel-Fork-Tire-Mount/dp/B0000AMR2V
It's an old, outdated technology in regards to bike racks so don't pay $30 for it. You can likely find it for $5 or $10 on craigslist used.
I use these to tie down my motorcycles. Don't rely on screws. Drill all the way through the floor and bolt it in using washers to disperse the load so the bolts don't pull out under extreme tension events.
You can mount the front wheel in a number of ways. Yakima makes a single wheel holder that can be mounted in the other two remaining gurney slots. http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Wheel-Fork-Tire-Mount/dp/B0000AMR2V
It's an old, outdated technology in regards to bike racks so don't pay $30 for it. You can likely find it for $5 or $10 on craigslist used.
huskyhauler
Adventurer
For your table, I would hold off installing anything that is permanent until you have the opportunity to take the rig out and use it a couple of times. Once you spend some time actually using it you will quickly discover how you use the rig, and what will work best and what won't work. Take notes of your discoveries so you don't forget. If you need an easy table in the mean time, grab a cheap TV tray table until you figure out how/where to install a quick-collapse table.
patoz
Expedition Leader
I thought about that, but the tops on these tables are basically hollow to keep the weight down. Don't misunderstand though, the tops are rock steady due to a 'waffle' type configuration created by dimples in the underside, resulting in a 'honeycomb' type construction. Therefore, you would have to form and insert some wooden spacer strips in the cut edges to help it keep it's shape, prevent water from getting in, and give the hinges something to be screwed into. The dimples are fairly close to each other, so that might be a trick in itself. The tables that are designed to fold just use a pivoting joint on each side to fold and the inner edge is molded closed.
If you're considering the 24" x 48" table, you might want to look at this. It's also made by Lifetime and has a steel slide out rack to place your grill on, so you don't damage the High-Density Polyethylene table top. It also comes in a couple of different sizes
https://www.lifetime.com/gallery/tableschairs/recreation-tables/tailgate-tables/80312
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqZ5yDKXzV8
The problem is, it was out of stock every place I checked including the manufacturer, so it may now be a discontinued model. I like the concept, and it wouldn't be that hard to build your own rack and attach it to any folding table.
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