twvette
12-06-2016, 07:44 AM
Thought I would share my experience fitting an X3 RS (the long travel version) in my Fuzion 420 as it was a bit of a stressful situation. A lot of this was self induced as was in a rush before dune season started, had not taken delivery of my X3, and was not sure exactly what width/length I would end up at as the tires/wheels I wanted had just come out and also not delivered. Here is how it ended up ...
Mine is really a perfect fit with the 12ft garage.The very large paddle tires I went with and equal offset wide wheels on it make it even larger than the already overgrown X3 RS model. I calculated it would barely fit width wise.
For width, the RS ended up about 81 inches at widest in the rear. I did have to remove the three season patio doors (easy task) to get it to fit which was anticipated. This actually gained me more width than I had calculated as part of the hinge framing slides into the framing attached to the Fuzion so more width gained when sliding them out than just taking them off the hinges so to speak. Not 100% necessary, but also removed the patio railings as makes it much easier. If do this remove the rail latches also attached to gate as they will puncture tires. This makes more sense for me too as have a side patio so would rarely use a rear patio. Its very easy to load/unload now and no need to winch in. No problem opening X3 doors really and I can still walk around the edges of the X3 once inside with a little sliding around things. I will probably remove the rest of the door framing so can sell and I think gain a few more inches width at the entry point.
For length, it was closer than I was anticipating. I was so focused on width. Rear tire center point is just barely over the hump of the dovetail but a little nerve racking getting them just above as very close to the glass door in front. I now think that door is actually plexiglass but need to double check and regardless would be easy to hit the wall as just a few inches left in the front. I like having the dovetail open also so can store a few larger items like extra smaller generator, firewood bins, etc. I am just use to having more room so likely wont be a concern for those who are more use to packing things in tight. A 14ft garage would be ideal for me as would then be very easy and able to walk around the entire X3.
Strapping the X3 down is also a bit of a pain as its such a tight fit. Fuzion did a great job with so many points but many covered by wheels. No points are in front of front wheels and ones in back on dove tail are obstructed by the tires mostly so basically need to lie down and get under the X3 to strap to a-arms, etc. I invested in the Mac's tie downs with fixed ends and padded arm straps, both of which are very nice but still a bit of a pain from what I am use too (FYI, the MACs latch mechanism is too big for the fixed latch point rings Fuzion uses so will need a J hook to add to them). The best option might be some form of wheel straps but I am not too familiar with these and yet to research them further for best type for this rig.
If fit, so its all good! Hopefully this helps someone as I certainly was a bit stressed.
Mine is really a perfect fit with the 12ft garage.The very large paddle tires I went with and equal offset wide wheels on it make it even larger than the already overgrown X3 RS model. I calculated it would barely fit width wise.
For width, the RS ended up about 81 inches at widest in the rear. I did have to remove the three season patio doors (easy task) to get it to fit which was anticipated. This actually gained me more width than I had calculated as part of the hinge framing slides into the framing attached to the Fuzion so more width gained when sliding them out than just taking them off the hinges so to speak. Not 100% necessary, but also removed the patio railings as makes it much easier. If do this remove the rail latches also attached to gate as they will puncture tires. This makes more sense for me too as have a side patio so would rarely use a rear patio. Its very easy to load/unload now and no need to winch in. No problem opening X3 doors really and I can still walk around the edges of the X3 once inside with a little sliding around things. I will probably remove the rest of the door framing so can sell and I think gain a few more inches width at the entry point.
For length, it was closer than I was anticipating. I was so focused on width. Rear tire center point is just barely over the hump of the dovetail but a little nerve racking getting them just above as very close to the glass door in front. I now think that door is actually plexiglass but need to double check and regardless would be easy to hit the wall as just a few inches left in the front. I like having the dovetail open also so can store a few larger items like extra smaller generator, firewood bins, etc. I am just use to having more room so likely wont be a concern for those who are more use to packing things in tight. A 14ft garage would be ideal for me as would then be very easy and able to walk around the entire X3.
Strapping the X3 down is also a bit of a pain as its such a tight fit. Fuzion did a great job with so many points but many covered by wheels. No points are in front of front wheels and ones in back on dove tail are obstructed by the tires mostly so basically need to lie down and get under the X3 to strap to a-arms, etc. I invested in the Mac's tie downs with fixed ends and padded arm straps, both of which are very nice but still a bit of a pain from what I am use too (FYI, the MACs latch mechanism is too big for the fixed latch point rings Fuzion uses so will need a J hook to add to them). The best option might be some form of wheel straps but I am not too familiar with these and yet to research them further for best type for this rig.
If fit, so its all good! Hopefully this helps someone as I certainly was a bit stressed.