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[desert-trails]

LosAngeles,

 

I've thought about mounting Maxx Traxx on my ladder, too.  Might have to design a good, locking bracket if there's nothing in the marketplace.  The ladder takes up quite a bit of space but also fills up a blank white wall.  I think mounting a traction aid there is the way to go.  Now you've got me motivated again to look into it.

 

Cliff

[Luckytibbs]

LosAngeles,

I've thought about mounting Maxx Traxx on my ladder, too. Might have to design a good, locking bracket if there's nothing in the marketplace. The ladder takes up quite a bit of space but also fills up a blank white wall. I think mounting a traction aid there is the way to go. Now you've got me motivated again to look into it.

Cliff

I have a 2018 Hallmark K2. I mount my Maxxtraxx on my outside roof laser and secure it with a bicycle lock. Works fantastic. I have one lithium battery and have not run out of power and I run my Cpap machine every night. There had been a couple of times that I had to run the trick to charge the battery when I’ve been in overcast weather for a few days when boondocking. I have the electric jacks for the roof and wouldn’t go without. I did not do the north south bed like you are wish I would have. Good choice. I camp a lot In the winter and do great without the added Mylar. I. Fact I went with a 40 gallon water tank and just drain my gray water in a bucket or tub so I can have more water for boondocking. That choice has served me well since I’m allergic to campgrounds!

Good luck. I have had nothing but stellar help from Bill and Matt. Would definitely buy from them again if I ever go larger.

[LosAngeles]

Thanks Luckytibbs - very helpful. Much appreciated. :-)

 

 

I have a 2018 Hallmark K2. I mount my Maxxtraxx on my outside roof laser and secure it with a bicycle lock. Works fantastic. I have one lithium battery and have not run out of power and I run my Cpap machine every night. There had been a couple of times that I had to run the truck to charge the battery when I’ve been in overcast weather for a few days when boondocking. I have the electric jacks for the roof and wouldn’t go without. I did not do the north south bed like you are wish I would have. Good choice. I camp a lot In the winter and do great without the added Mylar. I. Fact I went with a 40 gallon water tank and just drain my gray water in a bucket or tub so I can have more water for boondocking. That choice has served me well since I’m allergic to campgrounds!

Good luck. I have had nothing but stellar help from Bill and Matt. Would definitely buy from them again if I ever go larger.

[smlobx]

LosAngeles,

I've thought about mounting Maxx Traxx on my ladder, too. Might have to design a good, locking bracket if there's nothing in the marketplace. The ladder takes up quite a bit of space but also fills up a blank white wall. I think mounting a traction aid there is the way to go. Now you've got me motivated again to look into it.

Cliff

Just saw this as I’ve been without cell/internet for a week or so..
Anyway, Hallmark makes a bracket that, with minor drilling, will fit over the ladder rack to store your maxtrax.
Ask them.

Edited by smlobx, 04 October 2019 - 09:53 PM.

[Luckytibbs]

This is what I did with my MaxTrax. Bungee cords and a bicycle lock.

Works for me.

[LosAngeles]

awesome - thanks to the last 2 posters! :-)

[DrJ]

You can order some excellent clamps for this through fourtreks.
I’ve used them on my hallmark ladder and it works great!
http://www.fourtreks...der_mounts.html

[DrJ]

[LosAngeles]

super cool - thanks Dr J!

[Scott_H]

I recently bought a 2019 Milner earlier in the Spring but just started using it in earnest this Fall.  I have just one lithium battery with a Sterling DC to DC charger so my truck can fully charge the battery in about 3 hours of driving. I can get three+ nights of camping without having to recharge my battery.  At this stage I haven't found the need for on top solar but can add portable solar later if need it.  That way I can camp in the shade.  One of the many cool features that lead me to Hallmark is how sturdy and easy it is lift the roof with weight.  I use a drill to turn the lifting mechanism for the roof and the same thing for jax.  Because the roof design is so awesome, I asked them to add a Lewmar Skylight that allows you to clearly see the night sky and access the roof from inside the camper while the roof is up.  This is awesome for night photography and taking in unobstructed views.  It's the same type hatch used on the bow of ocean going sailboats to pass through spinnakers so it's durable and well constructed.  We also had Hallmark add Yakima Tracks to the roof.  Now, I'll be adding bars and a rocket box along with a cargo basket for those things we like to have but don't need to constantly access.  And I'll be able to tie down standup paddle boards for certain trips...lots of options. For longer trips, I'll remove and stow the happijax up there and a few other items to free up space elsewhere and so my jax don't decide to grab rocks, branches, etc.  Having them install the trax made a lot of sense so they were secure and sealed so I didn't have to undo the interior finishes for this project.  I'm very pleased with the usability and quality of my Hallmark and am sure you will be too!!!  Goodluck!!! 

Edited by Scott_H, 08 October 2019 - 02:41 PM.