Author Topic: OT. New bike hauler  (Read 3729 times)

Offline sidecarnutz

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 976
  • Location: SE Virginia
OT. New bike hauler
« on: September 10, 2015, 08:09:04 PM »
Traded my '09 E350 van in today on a new/leftover/demo 2014 Ram 1500 Promaster hightop.
http://s51.photobucket.com/user/rmaund/slideshow/2014%20Promaster

This thing is a man cave on wheels! I may even be able to get a whole sidecar rig into it. As it is it'll swallow a bike and a garage full of camping gear with ease.

Looking forward to some trips this Fall!
yeah, I might be addicted to brake fluid. But I can stop any time I want.

2002 Kawasaki ZR7S
2021 Royal Enfield 650 Conti GT

Offline EldoMike

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • Posts: 817
  • Location: Southern Illinois
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2015, 08:17:23 PM »
Why didn't you say you were buying that!  I would have had you bring my Eldorado to me  :smiley:

Offline sidecarnutz

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 976
  • Location: SE Virginia
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2015, 09:41:13 PM »
its a long haul from here up into Il! I don't have the interior set yet. Its a bright white bare steel box right now.
yeah, I might be addicted to brake fluid. But I can stop any time I want.

2002 Kawasaki ZR7S
2021 Royal Enfield 650 Conti GT

Online LowRyter

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 16817
  • Location: Edmond OK
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2015, 09:56:22 PM »
congrats.  nice looking ride.
John L 
When life gets you down remember it's one down and the rest are up.  (1-N-23456)

Penderic

  • Guest
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2015, 10:57:43 PM »
Nice! V6 or I4 Diesel?  :smiley:

Offline sidecarnutz

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 976
  • Location: SE Virginia
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2015, 06:48:38 AM »
V6 with 6 speed auto trans. Standard drivetrain.

I think it is funny that so many people have reacted with "Wow! That is butt ugly and I would never own one, but now you can carry this for me!". ;-)

Am I the only geek who thinks vans are cool?
yeah, I might be addicted to brake fluid. But I can stop any time I want.

2002 Kawasaki ZR7S
2021 Royal Enfield 650 Conti GT

Offline fotoguzzi

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • *
  • Posts: 20001
  • vee git tooh soon oldt und too late wise -my Dad
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2015, 07:05:29 AM »
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Offline Lannis

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 26504
  • Location: Central Virginia
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2015, 07:07:00 AM »
V6 with 6 speed auto trans. Standard drivetrain.

I think it is funny that so many people have reacted with "Wow! That is butt ugly and I would never own one, but now you can carry this for me!". ;-)

Am I the only geek who thinks vans are cool?

Probably not; but then, I've never owned one.    And never have had a hankering or need for one (whatever "need" means; I know what "hankering" means!).

But folks like yourself and our Testarossa seem to get a lot of pleasure out of having one and doing things with it, selecting interiors and that sort of thing, like a rolling man-cave.   

Sounds like fun!

Lannis
"Hard pounding, this, gentlemen; let's see who pounds the longest".

Offline John Ulrich

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 5345
  • Location: MN & AZ
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2015, 07:24:50 AM »
Bob Farris, a BMW rider from WI has the Mercedes edition with a dropdown bed, Air tools, full on rolling motorcycle transport/garage.
Eagan, MN & Scottsdale, AZ
MN MGNOC Rep  L#800

Online LowRyter

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 16817
  • Location: Edmond OK
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2015, 09:12:12 AM »
Bob Farris, a BMW rider from WI has the Mercedes edition with a dropdown bed, Air tools, full on rolling motorcycle transport/garage.

This one is a different vehicle than the Mercedes.  I believe the new Ram is FWD and has a little more room in it.
John L 
When life gets you down remember it's one down and the rest are up.  (1-N-23456)

Offline atavar

  • Gaggle Hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 861
Re: OT. New bike hauler
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2015, 10:30:00 AM »
Am I the only geek who thinks vans are cool?

White vans are derigueur for survivalists.  When the apocalypse happens all you need to do is print up some contractor or utility logo's and slap em on the doors, don your hardhat and you will get right through any police blockade.
2008 Norge - Black Wing Squadron

 

20 Ounce Stainless Steel Double Insulated Tumbler
Buy a quality tumbler and support the forum at the same time!
Better than a YETI! BPA and Lead free.
Advertise Here