Range Industries Sierra Mid-rack installed w/ an iKamper Mini 3.0 mounted

[chopsui]

Do you live in a condo downtown with that thing? Where do you charge?

Also, how do you like the iKamper itself? Would you recommend?

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[avigneault]

Do you live in a condo downtown with that thing? Where do you charge?

Also, how do you like the iKamper itself? Would you recommend?

I do, yup. We've got a series of J1772 chargers in our garage, so charging up once a week is no problem. The iKamper is fantastic. Quality is outstanding, and it fits the truck perfectly. This "car camping" thing is new to me, though, so my comparison is 20 years of backcountry camping in a 2 man tent.

 

[srnyoung]

I'd be personally, looking for a rack that levels with the roof mounted crossbars, so I can fit our full kayak across everything.

Same here. Don't plan on RTTs but do have a canoe. We need something to match roof bar height as well. I also think a single bar with the triangle base would be enough assuming it's also tight to the roof bars, preventing front/back motion.

May reach out to the company to see if they have anything in the works.

 

[avigneault]

Ran an efficiency cycle this weekend, same route as last time.

• Temperature: 68f-75f
• 10kt crosswind
• Mixture of city/highway driving (72mph)
• 48psi tire pressure cold

100mile out and back trip resulted in a 2m/kWh average efficiency.

I think the rig just compounds the temperature effect; anything close to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and you'll pay the price, but the impact at nominal temperatures is negligible.

 

[srnyoung]

Same here. Don't plan on RTTs but do have a canoe. We need something to match roof bar height as well. I also think a single bar with the triangle base would be enough assuming it's also tight to the roof bars, preventing front/back motion.

May reach out to the company to see if they have anything in the works.

Reach out sent!

 

[srnyoung]

Same here. Don't plan on RTTs but do have a canoe. We need something to match roof bar height as well. I also think a single bar with the triangle base would be enough assuming it's also tight to the roof bars, preventing front/back motion.

May reach out to the company to see if they have anything in the works.

RI write back to say they do have a roof-high rack in the works, available sOOn, like next month!

 

[NorCalRivianFan]

Ran an efficiency cycle this weekend, same route as last time.

• Temperature: 68f-75f
• 10kt crosswind
• Mixture of city/highway driving (72mph)
• 48psi tire pressure cold

100mile out and back trip resulted in a 2m/kWh average efficiency.

I think the rig just compounds the temperature effect; anything close to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and you'll pay the price, but the impact at nominal temperatures is negligible.

I really like to have the back window available, plus easier reach into the truck bed and while this will have some efficiency impact it does look like not much at all looking at the numbers. Close to pull the trigger on these, but would love to see some longer term data.

 

[cavalierkingcharles]

Did you have any trouble mounting the tent using the included brackets?

Technically I think the “Bracket 2.0” system maxes out at 1.2” tall and 3.5” wide crossbars. I see these are 1.5” tall which seems problematic, but it looks like you managed fine.

The Bracket 1.0 would work at larger dimensions but I’m not keen to buy more brackets especially since I’ve got the bracket locks too.

Thanks!

 

[avigneault]

644 mile average efficiency rating since adding the rack: 1.59m/kWh.

I've since added a fairing and reset the odometer, so we'll see how that improves.

 

[NorCalRivianFan]

Thank you.... these are much more disappointing numbers than the initial impression. Keep us posted on long term values including changes you have made.

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