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  1. reaver

    The Mama Compatible Overlanding Trailer

    Very nice. I'm going to be doing the same thing here shortly. Do you plan on insulating it? What are you planning on using to skin the trailer? What amenities do you you plan on installing into the trailer? I'd love to see your design drawings as well. I've been bouncing ideas off the...
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    Reaver's Squaredrop Camper Build!!

    After several days of research, I've settled on PMF with a paint outer. There are a few reasons I've decided to go this route. first of all, is cost. covering the outside of the trailer with this method should cost me less than $150 total. This method is extremely durable. The glue bonds the...
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    Reaver's Squaredrop Camper Build!!

    So most people in the teardrop building community use plywood coated with fiberglass, and sealed with epoxy. This method is also extremely common in boat building. I'm not at all concerned with its ability to withstand water. I have a welder, but haven't used it yet. It will get used for a few...
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    Reaver's Squaredrop Camper Build!!

    Glued and screwed. That's how my current trailer is put together, and it's held up just fine. The one thing I haven't settled on yet is how I'm going to cover the outside. The way I see it, there's basically five options: 1. Penetrating Epoxy, followed by paint. 2. Penetrating Epoxy and...
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    Reaver's Squaredrop Camper Build!!

    I've been refining my design over the last couple days. I think I've got the basic layout of the galley figured out, as well as where all the electrical components will go. Galley Layout Cabin Layout Sidewall Framing Overall Design I had to adjust the angle on the front of the trailer...
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    Reaver's Squaredrop Camper Build!!

    The time has come to build a new off road trailer. While Groot 1.0 has served us well, including a trek down the Idaho BDR, we've decided that it's time to move to a square drop style camper. I've begun planning the cabin, while also learning how to use sketchup. The basic cabin structure...
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    12v fridge recommendations

    I have two fridges. My first fridge was purchased from Costco for 279 three years ago. It's from a company called Massimo, is a 45L, and is still going strong. Drawbacks to this fridge is there's no tie down points on it (I haven't gotten around to figuring out a workaround for this yet), and...
  8. reaver

    SW Idaho Overlanding

    Liana and Kyra have prior engagements, but I'll be there. Gamora needs a good mud bath!
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    SW Idaho Overlanding

    gonna run this one by the wife tonight.i dont forelsee any issues . Don't know if she'll bring her rig though. Or if she'll even go.
  10. reaver

    Reaver's DIY adventure box!

    Nice. I'd love to chat with you some more about what you think about it after having it for a while. Feel free to shoot me a text, my friend. As far as my trailer goes, I wouldn't even be considering selling it, if we didn't want to build or buy a square drop either late this year or next year...
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    Reaver's DIY adventure box!

    Did you guys get yours? I spec'd out what I wanted, and my build was sitting at about 17.5k,with the timbren suspension. The reason mine is getting a rebuild, is in preparation for selling it. I don't think I'll get terribly much for it right now, and I like to use the money to build a new...
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    Reaver's DIY adventure box!

    Change of plans with the trailer. She's getting a rebuild. I'm currently working on quotes for sandblasting and powdercoating the entire frame. I'm also going to strip the box down to the wood, and completely re-skin the entire trailer with 4mm ACM paneling (already got the source for that). The...
  13. reaver

    Camp Photos!

    Thanks! It's one of my favorites.
  14. reaver

    Electric chainsaw recommendations?

    I use the Dewalt 20v chain saw. Works great for my needs. I've used it to clear a few small logs on trails. I've mostly used it to process firewood from downed trees at camp though. I went that route because I already carry a Dewalt 20v impact and charger in the rig.
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    Here we go again , yet another vehicle 2012 frontier pro4x

    Nice! My first car was a 91 corolla my parents bought new. Congrats to her from internet strangers!
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    Reaver's DIY adventure box!

    I'm also toying around with the idea of building a small, microcamper. Decisions, decisions.
  17. reaver

    Amazon LifePo4 batteries

    If you want a good battery that's on mega sale right now, go to aolithium.com Theyve got their 100Ah battery on sale right now for about 250. I have their battery in my trailer, and it been working flawlessly for about 2 years. It has low temp cutoff and bluetooth as well. On Amazon, go with...
  18. reaver

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    The price you pay for having a cool, old vehicle!
  19. reaver

    US Northwest 2024 Northern Idaho, Eastern Washington New Year kickoff get-together and planning meeting

    I could show you some amazing places out there... I absolutely love that area.
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    US Northwest 2024 Northern Idaho, Eastern Washington New Year kickoff get-together and planning meeting

    You guys should come a little farther south, so us southerners could meet up with you occasionally.... Just saying...