Can Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack for Ram ProMaster Rear Door Easily Remove When Not Used

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Is the thule xt elite removable fromvandoorwhen not in use for a trip??

asked by: Joe

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack for Ram ProMaster Rear Door # TH302013 that you referenced is a permanent install bike rack and can't be easily removed when not needed, BUT it does fold down really small when not in use so it's not like the rack would be in the way and you'd wish you could take it off.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with Thule regarding the glue alternatives for installing the Thule Elite Van XT, part #TH302013, on a 2018 Ram ProMaster 2500. In order to mount this without glue, you will need to use bolts to keep this mounted on your ProMaster. That would…

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Answer 2

Since your Winnebago Solis 59P has a pop top, instead of using the Dodge ProMaster Van Adapter for Thule HideAway Awning #TH301650 with the Thule HideAway Awning for ProMaster or Sprinter #TH620001, I recommend using the: -Thule HideAway Awning…

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Answer 3

The Thule HideAway Awning for ProMaster or Sprinter - Roof Mount - 12' 3" Long x 8' Wide #TH64WJ will require the Thule adapter for installation on your 2018 Winnebago Travato. The correct adater for this awning on a Ram ProMaster is the…

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Answer 4

Because you can mount the Thule Hideaway Awning- Direct Mount #TH490011 directly onto your 2019 Ram Promaster Van and we haven't tested this awning on a Vantech H2 Cargo rack, I think going with the direct mounting option is your best bet. In…

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Answer 5

I checked the instrucions for the Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack #TH302013 which states you should use one of the following adhesives: Dekalin MS 5, SIKA 252 or Terostat MS937. I looked up the strength of the Manus Bond 75-AM adhesive and it may work…

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Answer 6

The best thing you can do for your 2021 Winnebago Solis 59PX to maintain rear-door access and still mount bikes is to use a swing-away bike rack. I recommend the SportRack Ridge Swing, part #SR2415. It's a hanging bike rack that can carry up to 4…

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Answer 7

The Winnebago solis 59p pop top van is built on the Ram ProMaster chassis. So yes, the Thule HideAway Awning Adapter for Dodge ProMaster Cargo Van #TH308960 is what you would want to use to mount your Thule HideAway Awning #TH490010 to your Winnebago…

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Answer 8

For the Thule Elite Van XT, part #TH302013, Thule recommends Dekalin MS 5, SIKA 252 or Terostat MS937 glue. A 2-way tape can accomplish this, however I recommend going with one of the glues. Finding a 2-way tape that can handle that amount of weight…

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Answer 9

I am not sure of the exact degree the door can be opened with the Thule Elite Van XT 2 Bike Rack for Ram ProMaster Rear Door part #TH302013 installed but I do have a photo which shows the door open with the rack installed and bikes attached for…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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