posted 05-29-2005 07:00 PM                  

Last year I got stopped and got a verbal warning and let go with no ticket for Having an obstructed rear license Plate & marker lights while using the KAT RACK with a cooler on it. That was no big deal.

BUT!!!!!!!! This memorial day weekend while on my way to a party i had to stop for a click it or ticket (seatbelt checkpoint) as the state trooper asked me for my License & reg he mentioned that i should have a front Lic plate but no problem, But when he went to the back to check lic plate he informed me that my rear lic plate was not visible at all nor were my marker lights. i would be getting ticket for that and that if i wanted to proceed i would have to take the cooler off and have a visible unobstructed lic Plate.

Well it gets better i can't move the car with the cooler full of sea food (lobster, steamers, scallops,) on your KAT RACK and my girl friend in the passenger seat fit to be tied!!!, Cooler to big to fit in her lap & (WE WERE RUNNING REAL LATE) so i had to call some one to come out and meet me to take the cooler off my hands so i could leave with my summons for no front plate and obstructed rear lic Plate. when i asked him about his saying the front plate being no problem he said i pushed it to far with the rear Plate being obstructed.
And that even if he had just been driving behind me he would have pulled me over for it.

After all this I WOULD STRONGLY NOT RECOMMEND the KAT RACK to anyone Unless you Plan to use the KAT RACK to pick up a large Pizza, other than that IMO its absolutely worthless and can give the Cops a reason to stop you

Has anyone else had this problem???????

posted 05-29-2005 08:01 PM                  

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Originally posted by toys:
Larry Lord sorry about this post but it's true.
Has anyone else had this problem???????
Toys

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No, I haven't had this problem. But if I did, I'd contact Larry first.

JMO

posted 05-29-2005 08:34 PM                  

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Originally posted by Ed W.:
I'd move out of Connecticutt......

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WHY!!!!!! move out of CONN????

This happened In Charlestown Rhode Island. LOL
Toys

posted 05-30-2005 02:14 AM                  

Sorry to hear about your problem.
The hidden plate issue was discussed quite a bit when I asked for design suggestions. Most people said that they would just take their chances and then deal with it as required.
I sure wish you had called me last year when you got your first warning. I would have made you a plate bracket at that time.
I'll make one for you at no charge if it will help to solve your problem. The problem with a plate bracket is you will have to take your rear plate off the car to use it. Another option was to use the unused front plate on the KatRack.
One person just drilled 2 holes in the rear edge of his KatRack and bolted the plate to it using the lower 2 holes in the plate. I have no idea what marker lights are covered though. Can you explain that to me? Was your ice chest that long?
If you are still unhappy and decide not to use your KatRack, I have a chrome PT rack that has only been used once that I'll sell you for $100.00 plus shipping to make up for your troubles, lost time and grouchy girlfriend.
Just let me know what I can do to make you happy and I'll do my best to make it happen.

Maybe you can send me that ice chest full of lobster and scallops,,,I'll unload it and pack the PT cruiser rack inside and send it back to you.

posted 05-30-2005 05:50 AM                  

In Maryland that would be an inspection ticket. No cost just a nuisance trip to the inspection station to get the corrections signed off.

posted 05-30-2005 07:59 AM                  

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Originally posted by thedqman:

As for the front plate just keep it under the seat and put it in the front window if you get stopped.
If you need a front plastic plate bracket that came with the car I have an extra you can have N/C.
Mike

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Toys,

If you do decide to install your front plate, there is a really nice mounting bracket that will accept the plastic license plate frame that Mike is so kindly offering to you. Please check out the old thread below for further:
http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/003158.html

As far as keeping the front plate with you and pulling it out when you get stopped...well...it didn't work for me up here in NH. This is the ONLY drawback to living in a state where the crime is very low. It gives them a lot of free time to pull you over for all the small $hit.

I'm sorry to hear of your inconvenience but once again Larry is standing behind his great products in addition to so many friends being here to help.

posted 05-30-2005 09:36 AM                  

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Originally posted by Larry Lord:
Toys,

Sorry to hear about your problem.
The hidden plate issue was discussed quite a bit when I asked for design suggestions. Most people said that they would just take their chances and then deal with it as required.
I sure wish you had called me last year when you got your first warning. I would have made you a plate bracket at that time.
I'll make one for you at no charge if it will help to solve your problem. The problem with a plate bracket is you will have to take your rear plate off the car to use it. Another option was to use the unused front plate on the KatRack.
One person just drilled 2 holes in the rear edge of his KatRack and bolted the plate to it using the lower 2 holes in the plate. I have no idea what marker lights are covered though. Can you explain that to me? Was your ice chest that long?
If you are still unhappy and decide not to use your KatRack, I have a chrome PT rack that has only been used once that I'll sell you for $100.00 plus shipping to make up for your troubles, lost time and grouchy girlfriend.
Just let me know what I can do to make you happy and I'll do my best to make it happen.

Maybe you can send me that ice chest full of lobster and scallops,,,I'll unload it and pack the PT cruiser rack inside and send it back to you.

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Larry
Would you be willing to swap me pt rack for the Kat Rack??.

posted 05-31-2005 12:02 AM                  

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Originally posted by toys:
I've Have been looking for an original OEM black Prowler Rack.
But for now i will be More than happy with a PT rack.
Will order one this week

Toys

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I would wisper to him, Now I know how BAD it is in bed.

posted 05-31-2005 01:51 AM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:

Did you get a ticket or a warning?

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