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  1. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    Got my tires mounted on the rim's (3 of them), They are the same style & size rims I used on my last build, these tires are 235x75R15 General Grabbers ATXs, just 2 sizes taller than I put on my current camping trailer which were 215x75Rx15" General Grabber AT2. Runaway Campers called today, my...
  2. ArkansasDon

    What are Your Favorite Overland Recipes?

    we like to make Hawaiian classic comfort food in camp called Loco Moco which consists of bed of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg over easy & brown gravy garnished with chopped tomatoes. Cheap, filling & dang good.
  3. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    thanks PC06, the trailer will be ready for pick up next week. I sold my business & semi retired month & half ago. I used to put on custom firearm finishes for 2 decades & different substrates need different types of media for prep. 1 has 120 grit oxide media the other has #8 government spec...
  4. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    Yes, I sized them up already, they look to fit good. I want good coverage & clearance of the tire but still have about 5" of upper clearance. The tire size is 235x75Rx15" which only 29" x 8" & if they are a bit too long nothing what a band saw with metal blade & some low tack tape to removed...
  5. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    more work on the project Offroad Runaway Range Runner Campier. Prepped, primed & base coated the jeep style fenders. This afternoon I'll apply the clear gloss coat on, 3 coats. Monday I'll spray on the catyzlied bedliner, 17 1\2" up from the bottom faces & edge of the fenders.
  6. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    I bought the Dexter axle flip kit for that size axle , I'll use it whether the axle is cambered or not. I reckon since the trailer is a 800lb trailer they would be non-cambered straight axle, but you never know.
  7. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    no regrets, I like the Hiker a lot, the wait time is way too long for us, but what there is things "I" like about this Runaway Range Runner: the wheel base, it much wider, the cabin size is 6ft wide x 8ft long x 4 ft high. They seem to be constructed good, 3\4" birch plywood , dado joints...
  8. ArkansasDon

    Overland Trailer - Lowe’s 3x5 Carry On - Kevin

    usually I don't pay much attention to Lowe trailer so-called builds, but when I saw all the original parts being removed & new parts replaced you actually James grab my attention. It was nice to see a build that went the way it did w\o short cuts. Very nice & I applaud you, outstanding. Your...
  9. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    finished my tongue box (the outside) for the project Offroad Runaway Range Runner Camping Trailer. This morning I got my paint booth up to temperature 75 degrees, the clear I applied last night was dry enough for the next step of the finish, the truck bedliner. I scuffed the finish 8" from...
  10. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    this morning I sprayed the PPG DP Epoxy Primer on the tongue box. 1 hr later I started putting on the base coat white on the tongue box (3 coats). My down draft variable speed fan switch stopped working on the 2nd coat of primer. I guess after 16 yrs something has to go, most likely the...
  11. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    more work on my project offroad Runaway Range Runner Camper tongue box. Used a 3" hole saw for the solar panel cable port. Disassembled the latch mechanizm from the tongue box & removed the lock & replacing with a 2 way security lock. I media blasted the latch, machine screws for the 12v. outlet...
  12. ArkansasDon

    Your Camping Tables Recommendations...

    what works for me & the wife is Camp Chef Mesa Table
  13. ArkansasDon

    AT tires

    on my 2000 GMC z71 I run 265x75Rx16 Cooper Discovery AT3 All Terrain. My current M Series Adventure Trailer I have 215x75Rx15 General Grabbers AT2. My new build squareback adventure trailer bought 235x75Rx15 General Grabber ATX
  14. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    more parts came in the mail today, new tail lights & the battery meter. The new fenders came a few days ago, aluminum size is 10"W x 18" at the top x 36" at the bottom
  15. ArkansasDon

    Overland Trailers

    like the trailer Lawtobi, nice set-up.
  16. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    Mocking up the 12v. outdoor light switches & outside 12v. socket receptacles. Cutting out for the switches & receptacles. The electrical & solar will be done the same way I done my last offroad trailer tongue box. (last Photo) I'll be installing one more light switch smaller in size in between...
  17. ArkansasDon

    Tepui luxury mattress issue

    I trashed the RTT mattress & use & Exped Duo 10 self inflating mattress in our Smittybilt RTT. what a difference, it folded up nicely in our RTT once you pull the deflate value open. Once inflated its super comfortable MegaMat Duo 10 LW+
  18. ArkansasDon

    Here is my teardrop build.

    super job. Nice build
  19. ArkansasDon

    New Trailer Project: Range Runner

    getting more parts in for the new project. I have all the suspension parts in: (leafs, weld-on shock kit, Dexter axle flop kit, tires, tongue box, 1\2 of the electrical the new hitch & coupler Lock n Roll & just ordered the new fenders. The 1st week of April heading to Florida to pick up the...