ISO Sidewinder towbar

[xcrmckenna]

I have one I will sell.  A sidewinder that is, as pictured above.  I got it recently but somehow Im still using my gas powered unit which I am just used to and I like.  So there it sits in my hangar not being used much and I guess I don't need two tows.  Its in great shape.  Make me an offer I can’t refuse.

You’re killing me.... wish you had seen my post two weeks ago....


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[aviatoreb]

7 hours ago, xcrmckenna said:

You’re killing me.... wish you had seen my post two weeks ago....


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what post was that?

[mooneyman]

I don’t want to muddy the waters, but I also have a Redline Sidewinder that I am willing to sell. I ordered it a couple months ago but just haven’t used it like I thought I would. These things are extremely well constructed. It works well and is in excellent condition. I’ll include the carry bag. PM me if interested. 

 

[mike_elliott]

15 hours ago, jaylw314 said:

can I still get in too?  Just have to okay it with the boss

nothing a bottle of wine and some roses wont fix

[jaylw314]

@mooneyman @aviatoreb You guys are killing me  I just pitched in last night

[aviatoreb]

Stopped by the hangar on the way in to work.

[aviatoreb]

45 minutes ago, jaylw314 said:

@mooneyman @aviatoreb You guys are killing me  I just pitched in last night

I'm sorry.  I wasn't following this thread, and anyway I sort of just decided on a whim.  If no one buys it I will just keep it.  Sometimes I get in a mood I just buy the coolest things even if I have something that already works, my power tow. And sometimes I get in a mood that I look at all of my junk and I want to downsize a bit.  That's the mood that just struck me.

[aviatoreb]

1 hour ago, aviatoreb said:

Stopped by the hangar on the way in to work.

Sold!

[aviatoreb]

You guys aren't as fun as you used to be - no one commented on my Jay-Jay the Jet Plane kit.

[xcrmckenna]

Well maybe we can get three other members that want to sell their sidewinders today....


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[smccray]

 Sidewinder won't sell me a non-Mooney sidewinder as part of the group buy.  Hopefully there are still 5 guys looking for a Mooney setup that this will move forward.

[mooneyman]

Mine is sold!

[SkipSS]

Forgetting the potential special pricing, how much do these units typically cost?

[LANCECASPER]

1 hour ago, SkipSS said:

Forgetting the potential special pricing, how much do these units typically cost?

$1715.00 with shipping from the manufacturer.

[smccray]

31 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said:

$1715.00 with shipping from the manufacturer.

10% price increase reported to be coming in early June.

[xcrmckenna]

It’s crazy, I can’t see how they sell enough at $1,700 to justify a price increase.


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[redcatcher27]

On ‎5‎/‎15‎/‎2018 at 11:23 PM, exM20K said:

Ok - here's how it will work:

 

Contact Linn via email info@redlineaviation.com.  Tell him you're part of the mooney group purchase.  Once he gets five, he'll start making them.

-dan

Order Submitted! I hope I'm not too late...

[smccray]

On 5/23/2018 at 12:48 AM, xcrmckenna said:

It’s crazy, I can’t see how they sell enough at $1,700 to justify a price increase.


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They’re certainly expensive but there aren’t many options for a light weight tug you can take with you.

Manufacturing cost doesn’t drive pricing, but just a datapoint- the Milwaukee right angle drill that drives the tug is a $400 retail piece of equipment. There’s a lot of engineering that goes into each model.  The price tag is really high, but I wouldn’t bet the owner is generating a bunch of profit as I would bet it’s a low volume product. 

Edited May 26, 2018 by smccray

[redcatcher27]

On ‎5‎/‎11‎/‎2018 at 8:40 PM, exM20K said:

The manufacturer will discount the $1675 list price to $1525 plus shipping if I can get five ordered.

He also told me they are putting up a new website with online ordering, and there will be a price increase in the next few weeks. 

-de

I would like one if I can still get it at this price point. I've emailed Linn, but so far, no response...

[xcrmckenna]

After ten days Linn finally responded to my email wanting my contact and payment info. I told him after not hearing from him I went another route.

I asked him if he would still honor the discount to the other orders, since his shop couldn’t take the time to send a confirmation email. He said no, it was a misunderstanding so the deal was off.

Our emails went further and he said it was a mistake on his part and a bad idea from the start.

His emails seem very pointed and I took them as I should have been sitting around waiting to give him money.

Right now I feel it’s a shame he has designed such a useful product.

Anyone that is still interested in getting a Sidewinder I would have@lancecasper order you one. His discount is only a few dollars more than Linn was offering and there isn’t a minimum order to place.




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[LANCECASPER]

i called and ordered one from him in October of 2014 and was told it would be 6 weeks - I still went ahead and ordered and he charged my AMEX immediately. When six weeks came and went I emailed and never got a response. I found one for sale by owner so I bought it and called to cancel.  I had to fight to get a credit on my card from him. Great product, never had a problem with it, but it's a one man operation. The fact that Aircraft Spruce actually stocks them makes it worth ordering from them. I’ve tried a lot of different towing solutions for a Mooney and the sidewinder is still the best all around solution.

[SkipSS]

I’ve dealt with other vendors in similar circumstances and have learned to just walk away, regardless of my desire for the product. 

[DaveC]

SOLD!

I recently sold my Ovation2, so I have a used Sidewinder for sale that I have no use for anymore.  It is about 3 years old but still works like new.  Battery life is still very good and lasts for about 4 pull-out/push-in round trips on a single charge depending on distance and slope.  I have the charger and all the components, but no travel bag was included when I bought mine.  Aircraft Spruce has the bags for about $55 and their price for a new Sidewinder is $1675.  This unit is a real back-saver, especially if you have even a small incline to navigate.  Location is KGTU - Georgetown, TX.  Shipping cost would depend on your location and how quickly you want it.  Shipping weight about 25 lbs.  Make me an offer I can't refuse. 

Edited July 6, 2018 by DaveC
Item sold.

[TWinter]

PM coming..