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Luggage rack removal

May 01, 2024, 11:13:12 am

Removed the luggage rack. For the screw holes I countered sunk the holes for more surface for
the epoxy to hold.

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Reply #1 – May 01, 2024, 11:59:56 am

Looks nice!  I generally don't see luggage tied to the luggage racks.

I had a big project a few years ago.  I removed the CB antenna, the TV antenna, the satellite antenna...  I also removed the sides of the luggage rack, leaving the back portion for a safety handle when using the ladder.  I filled 111 holes (and I did count them), including those items, wire clamps, wire holes, ghosts of vent covers, etc.

Note:  Our Lance travel trailer has a wonderful ladder on the back.  Thicker, stronger and more stable than that on the FT.  I've not yet looked to see the brand.  If someone is replacing a ladder, it might be worth checking into.

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Reply #2 – May 01, 2024, 12:28:51 pm

I used our luggage rack only to carry an unmounted spare tire while traveling in Mexico, since it is not a standard size there.

Dianne made a cover from some leftover Sunbrella to keep the sun off it.

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Reply #3 – May 01, 2024, 05:23:48 pm

I've never used the luggage rack and it makes it harder to remove snow from the roof so I'm
glad its gone.

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Reply #4 – May 01, 2024, 06:16:29 pm

Marine Tex.

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