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Comment on Sprinter Van DIY 3 Panel Platform Bed on L Track by Pete

Pete — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:57:17 +0000

In reply to Paul Cornwell. Thank you, Paul. The van has worked great for us. I don't know off the top of my head but I can measure when I get home. (I'm currently at work). But I know the cushions are 78" long. You can obviously make your bed or cushions any size you want as well as the base panels. Just measure your setup once your walls are finished and see what fits best. The width will depend on the height of your bed since the van is shaped like a football. lol I'll measure when I get some time and include them here and in the post.

Comment on Sprinter Van DIY 3 Panel Platform Bed on L Track by Paul Cornwell

Paul Cornwell — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 09:48:36 +0000

Hi Pete, Let me start by saying your van build is awesome and perfect for what I want. The only issue is here in the UK its really difficult to get the l track fittings, especially double brackets. What size are your bed base panels and your bench cushions to make the bed please so I can look at doing something similar in some form?

Comment on KTM 500 vs 690: Dual Sport Bike Comparison by Pete

Pete — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:42:44 +0000

In reply to Tim Brandt. Thanks Tim! Yes, absolutely. I always thought 3 bikes would pretty much fill every gap, but like you said the maintenance would be a bit stupid. haha I now have a 500 and a 300xcw. No-p adventure bike unless you count the 500, which could absolutely do adventure stuff, just not as good as the 690. I'm enjoying more of the tech lately and camp in the van instead of the tent. It's pretty much the best of both worlds. Thanks for the comment!

Comment on KTM 500 vs 690: Dual Sport Bike Comparison by Tim Brandt

Tim Brandt — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 02:53:58 +0000

Wow great article. Maybe KTM needs to make a 590 for the ultimate unicorn.
I love my 2017 690, it lived as a sumo for a while, even raced it, and then it turned into a full on adventure dual sport bike the past 4 years. I used to do much more 50/50 stuff, then covid happened. Nobody went out in groups anymore, and I started venturing out to local trails alone and once I broke through the fear I got hooked. I’ve never stopped and now it’s become a 90% off road weekly deal. So it would seem that points towards the 500 however, I thought maybe I could go even smaller and get a 250/350 and keep the 690. Or split the difference and just get the 500. Pity I can’t try any of these bikes where I live.
I do have a well sorted 990 for the longer stuff, touring, 2 up etc.
So have you tried the 350 for example? Could someone be happy having that combo of bikes (990/690/350), or kind of ridiculous to consider that and all the maintenance, maybe better to just keep things simple with the 500?

Comment on Sprinter Step Bumper Removal & Hitch Install with Trailer Wiring by Pete

Pete — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 02:44:15 +0000

In reply to Tanner Barajas. I know you can with a 2016, but the best way to find out for sure with whatever year you have is just look up hitches on etrailer.com and put your details in.

Comment on Sprinter Step Bumper Removal & Hitch Install with Trailer Wiring by Tanner Barajas

Tanner Barajas — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 02:24:02 +0000

Hey Pete, thanks for the read. I just purchased a sprinter cargo van with the factory step. Would it be possible to add a trailer hitch while retaining the factory step?

Comment on Mammoth Area Dual Sport Ride by Pete

Pete — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:20:14 +0000

In reply to Nicole Allen.

I think I found them. Can I email them to you? I’d rather them not be public. Let me know and I’ll shoot you a link. my email is livelikepete@gmail.com if you want to send me an email first.

Comment on Mammoth Area Dual Sport Ride by Pete

Pete — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:11:50 +0000

In reply to Nicole Allen. Hi Nicole! Let me see if I can dig them up. This ride was from years ago.

Comment on Mammoth Area Dual Sport Ride by Nicole Allen

Nicole Allen — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:10:38 +0000

Hey Pete! Dad and I are planning a Dual sport trip next weekend to Mammoth and I would love your GPS tracks or if you had a map you could share. There are so many trails and I’m trying to figure out where to go! Thanks again.

Comment on KTM 500 vs 690: Dual Sport Bike Comparison by Ed

Ed — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:36:33 +0000

Thanks Pete for the quick reply! I’m sure I’ll keep flip flopping between both, but I have some time before the snow melts so I appreciate your insight. I have my soft luggage picked out, so now I just the bike! Thanks