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#1
Just installed this on my radwagon 4.  Ryan is putting a video together while I am already making a better version of the temporary mount for it.  We were able to fit it hanging upside down from the stock controller position.
#2
My theory is that Rad went all in on trying to customize the riding experience before the pandemic.  Of course the pandemic hits, and all their customizations are getting manufacturing/shipping delays that they didn't count on.  I wish they would have been better at communication up front when they realized all their custom designs were going to be severely impacted, but it is what it is.  I finally got my running board this month, and I was able to score some replacement tubes since I'll be traveling a long distance with the bike and don't want to be caught without one.  I also told Rad when I ordered the bike that I wanted tubes but they weren't available, so they were able to refund me the shipping cost.
#3
Finished product:


Materials:
Seat https://goto.walmart.com/c/2586673/565706/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBike-Rear-Seat-Kid-Bicycle-Bike-Rear-Handrail-Armrest-Child-Carrier-Bike-Back-Seat%2F165311057%3Fselected%3Dtrue
Knobs and bolts https://amzn.to/3iXPgyK
Roll of neoprene https://amzn.to/372iF8t
Pressure treated wood for seat board and locking block
1 nut to lock knob bolt in place to prevent the bolt from spinning as you tighten the knob
Adhesive to attach neoprene to seat board

This is very much a BETA product, and I can already imagine some improvements.  However, think of it as something to get you started thinking about your own project!

Step 1:
Cut a wood board to fit under the seat.  I used similar dimensions to the deckpad but also made it match a bit more to the seat frame (6 3/4 x 11 3/4).  Cut a similar shape of neoprene for cushion between the board and the bike frame.
Step 2:
Take apart the seat cushion from the seat frame.  The seat should come with some longer screws that you'll use instead.
Step 3:
Drill holes into the board for the two screws that attach through the seat frame to the seat cushion.
Drill a hole in the center of the board for the tracking knob bolt to slide through.
Step 5:
Cut a small rectangular shaped board that will be used with the knob to secure the seat to the frame using the yepp seat mounting rectangle (3 5/8 x 2 1/4).  Feel free to sand the edges as it fits a bit better if it is rounded due to the welds of the frame.
Step 6:
Dry fit everything, make any adjustments as needed, and then paint.  Attach neoprene to board with adhesive.
Step 7:
Attach the seat: https://youtu.be/x5NO0e0bIuc
Step 8:
Ride rad!


#4
General Chat / Re: Rad Wagon 4 Deckpad Mount
September 01, 2020, 07:13:54 PM
Quote from: Altema on August 30, 2020, 08:32:19 PM
Yes, he definitely has that plate on upside down.  Are you going to use a 1/4 inch steel plate on your's? Just curious.
I think I might go a different route with simple pull down straps first.  I'll post pics once I have something working.... still waiting for the bike.
#5
General Chat / Rad Wagon 4 Deckpad Mount
August 21, 2020, 07:07:03 PM
I was able to grab this screenshot from a youtube video showing the underside of the Deckpad accessory.  I plan on doing a bit of DIY to replicate this mount with an aftermarket rack seat once my rad wagon 4 is delivered.  Figured I could post it here in case it helps anyone else.  Note: I believe the guy installing it has the pressure plate upside down  ;D .


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