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06-09-2015, 04:46 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Las Cruces
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Travis,
Just to put things in perspective bit, you can add about $3500 for shipping to your location. Based on that, $5,000 extra at your local dealership isn't that bad of a deal for having local support. Do a search and read through some of the threads about dealing with warranty or repair issues with dealers where you did not purchase your RV. Additionally, you said that was your dealers list price, in the RV world, working a deal for several thousand less than list is normal so in the end, you can probably work a deal that is very similar to what you can get from RV wholesalers, including some of the other options you mentioned, and have the local relationship if anything goes wrong.
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2013 Alpine 3500RE
2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax
U.S. Air Force Retired (25 yrs)
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06-17-2015, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Arlington Wa
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I have a question for you 326srx owners. Does the rear ramp latches have holes to put a lock on them? I don't remember seeing anything on them but wasn't really paying attention to it.
Travis
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06-17-2015, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Nevada
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Yes. There is hole on either latch. I use a long-hasp lock on one of them to lock the ramp door.
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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06-17-2015, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
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325srx
We really do love our 325. After the alteration with the garage wall and door removal, we love it even more! This mod provided just enough extra width that loading and being able to move around the cart really made things easier.
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2011 F350 DRW 4X4
"The Beast"
2011 Cougar 325 SRX
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06-17-2015, 03:12 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Arlington Wa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Desert185
Yes. There is hole on either latch. I use a long-hasp lock on one of them to lock the ramp door.
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Thanks for that I couldn't remember if I saw one or not and the pictures online I find I can't really see if there is one.
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Originally Posted by jje1960
We really do love our 325. After the alteration with the garage wall and door removal, we love it even more! This mod provided just enough extra width that loading and being able to move around the cart really made things easier.
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How wide long and tall is that cart?
Travis
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06-18-2015, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 692
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Cart
Quote:
Originally Posted by TandE
Thanks for that I couldn't remember if I saw one or not and the pictures online I find I can't really see if there is one.
How wide long and tall is that cart?
Travis
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It's like 104" L - 46" W - 69" H
It's a 2009 RXV, 48V, 10" Wheels, low profile tires.
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2011 F350 DRW 4X4
"The Beast"
2011 Cougar 325 SRX
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07-10-2015, 04:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Arlington Wa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dave-g
I have a 325srx- and fit 3 - ktm dirt bikes in it.(for racing) I took 3/4 plywood- that clamps to the factory tie downs, then I bolted wheel chocks to the plywood. When family camping I undo the clamps and the plywood is taken out- and a rug and futon go in.
I have a Honda 3000 generator I take with us on most trips- even when going somewhere with full hookup- I like the option of stopping for lunch or rest and having power if needed.
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Sorry going to bump this thread to see if you have pictures of your setup of plywood and chalks. I like that idea and would like to see it.
Travis
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07-12-2015, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: New Hampshire
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Unlike most others, although I have street bikes, I dont haul them in the SRX. Mine is set up as a year round camp on property we own in New Hampshire. We put an area rug in the garage, and use it as a mudroom, guest room, dining area, secure storage, etc.
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2015 Cougar 326 SRX
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07-12-2015, 10:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
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I really like the flexibility our 326 offers.
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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09-20-2015, 07:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Gresham,Oregon
Posts: 12
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326SRX Tie Downs
We are looking at the 326SRX for a retirement trailer to haul our Harley, has anyone had issues with the Tie downs pulling loose.My plan is to use a Harbor Freight wheel chock which I think should take a lot strain off of the Tie downs, I would appreciate your views on this.
Thanks
John
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09-21-2015, 02:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germantown, TN
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Fireboater, would you put a $85.00 leather jacket on to ride a $25,000 machine? Then why trust a $40.00 wheel chock to tie down said bike? RZR's yes, bikes no. And before all of you get your panties in a wad, I do peruse
HF on occasion, but I don't buy things that require quality to perform.
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2019 F450 6.7 Powerstroke
2018 Mobile Suites 40RSSA
2021 40' Jayco Eagle
2001 Road king w/matching Harley sidecar
2021 Yamaha X2 Wolverine 1000
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09-21-2015, 06:17 AM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
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Everything I have ever purchased from HF required some type of modification to make it work properly. Well except the bungee cords, they just required throwing into the trash can. Made the mistake of buying a 10 pack of the rubber ones with the S hooks. Each one lasted about 4 days before breaking. Of course, now I have a bunch of S hooks.
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2013 Alpine 3500RE
2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax
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09-21-2015, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fireboater
We are looking at the 326SRX for a retirement trailer to haul our Harley, has anyone had issues with the Tie downs pulling loose.My plan is to use a Harbor Freight wheel chock which I think should take a lot strain off of the Tie downs, I would appreciate your views on this.
Thanks
John
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I have a Condor wheel chock and have had no issues with the tie downs while hauling my BMW GS or Grizzly.
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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09-21-2015, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Central San Joaguin Valley, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
Everything I have ever purchased from HF required some type of modification to make it work properly. Well except the bungee cords, they just required throwing into the trash can. Made the mistake of buying a 10 pack of the rubber ones with the S hooks. Each one lasted about 4 days before breaking. Of course, now I have a bunch of S hooks.
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Partially agree with you. However, I did have good luck with the black rubber wheel chock I use for the 5er and the furniture dolly that I roll the hitch around on when it's out of the truck. Everything else has been less than top quality. I guess you DO get what you pay for.
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2018 Laredo 298 SRL
2011 F-250 SB Crew Cab 4x4 6.7L
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09-25-2015, 11:58 AM
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#35
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Gresham,Oregon
Posts: 12
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Tie Downs
Has anyone had any issues with pulling the Tie downs loose on a 326SRX.
John
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09-25-2015, 06:13 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
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Not me. Haven't heard of this happening, but I haven't been around these TH's very long.
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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09-30-2015, 11:35 AM
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#37
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 183
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fireboater
We are looking at the 326SRX for a retirement trailer to haul our Harley, has anyone had issues with the Tie downs pulling loose.My plan is to use a Harbor Freight wheel chock which I think should take a lot strain off of the Tie downs, I would appreciate your views on this.
Thanks
John
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I use the Harbor Freight wheel chock (about $50) for my GL1800 Gold Wing and my brother uses one for his 1800 something Harley. I drilled 4 holes in the floor and installed nuts with the gripper barbs(don't know what they are called) flush with the floor. I bolted the wheel chock to the floor with thumb screws so I can easily remove the chock when I want to. This keeps the chock from sliding around. This does not provide much resistance to lifting the chock up vertically but with 1,000 lbs of bike sitting on it, I am not worried about that.
The wheel chock has a flip over piece of metal that cups the front tire when loaded. I can get off the bike and it remains vertical. I wrap one strap around the front tire and front vertical piece of metal on the chock to secure the front wheel to the chock.
Then one strap from each passenger foot rest to a tie down. Three total straps.
I have several thousand miles with this set up with no problem.
http://bobbystuff.com/RV/index.php?blog=191
http://bobbystuff.com/RV/index.php?blog=195
I put in some E-Track for tie downs but don't use it.
Bobby
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