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Red_Leaf_Overland replied to the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer.Yes they sit a bit proud. It works just fine and I have a sheet of rubber that I was going to lay down under everything to help keep... -
Red_Leaf_Overland replied to the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer.yes the slides are mounted through the floor and into the frame below. I used rivnuts to squeeze the floor and frame together and...
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Red_Leaf_Overland reacted to DangitDad's post in the thread Yup, another 5th gen 4Runner...but pulling a DIY expedition camper with
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I think I’m finally done welding on this frankestinian monster. Put in the pieces to lift it 3” and reinforced the tongue today. Hadn’t... -
Red_Leaf_Overland replied to the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer.Finally managed to get the drawers bolted down and tested for clearance while they are installed, and the floor down and fastened in...
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Red_Leaf_Overland reacted to DangitDad's post in the thread Those fancy mapping apps will not save you... with Like.
So I tried to exercise my mapping skills for a short trip this weekend and discovered I need more edumacation, or at least a reminder...
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Red_Leaf_Overland replied to the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer.Was doing some work the other day and thought about how to carry extra fuel on the trailer. Normally I bring race style fuel cans when I...
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Red_Leaf_Overland replied to the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer.I hadn't really thought about it but I want to try and keep things as simple as possible. Most of the time there likely won't be...
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Red_Leaf_Overland replied to the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer.They are just some 1.5" x.100 wall tube and some 1.25" x.100 wall slid in. I may add a brace to go to a pin stil to keep them from...
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Red_Leaf_Overland reacted to tyndall's post in the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer with Like.
I like your stabilisers,might have to steal that idea! Trailers coming along well,it looks good
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Red_Leaf_Overland replied to the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer.It is a touch tall. My idea was to put a solar panel up there in the future and have it rest under anything mounted up top during...
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Red_Leaf_Overland reacted to reaver's post in the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer with Like.
Looks kind tall to me. Are you planning on putting a tent on the rack? Depending on the weight down low, it may be a bit top heavy. Just...
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Red_Leaf_Overland replied to the thread My DIY offroad utility (base camp) trailer.Drawer slides tacked, doors " framed", fenders done, roof rails tacked in, and 1 stabilizer made up to see where/how I want to mount...
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Red_Leaf_Overland replied to the thread What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?.Upgraded the brakes today. They needed to be changed and I will be doing alot of towing this year so I figured it was due for an upgrade.
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' '99 XJ with 3" lift, 31x10.50 BFG's, rear locker, winch and trusty M416 trailer.
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Yuppers....almost identical as which came first..."the chicken or the egg". As a youngster I thought we camped because we fished...but...
