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  1. Mark D

    Axle question, I've decided on torsion

    Yes I did. I am very happy with them. Construction is solid and well done. SD Truck springs are great. There was a small mixup with my order and they jumped on it and got everything straighten out. I have not used the trailer yet so they may be a little too over spring but once I get it...
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    Started my trailer

    Here is my trailer hitch. I copied one I saw on another trailer
  3. Mark D

    Started my trailer

    Wow, your trailer is really nice. I searched and downloaded as many photos as I could find before I started. I wish I had seen yours. Lots of good ideas there...you might see me steal a few.
  4. Mark D

    Started my trailer

    First coat of paint. Should see good progress this week Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Started my trailer

    Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    04 Disco II "Mel"

    Which front bumper is that? You happy with the way it is built? Sent from my iPad using OB Talk
  7. Mark D

    "Off the Grid" Fall 2017

    I want to be clear here. I started this thread to find out what was going on as far as planning, dates, location of the 2017 OTG trip so we could stay informed. If anyone knows anything or hears anything please let us know. I don't know Michael and Corrie and I don't have anything to do with...
  8. Mark D

    GPS/Tablet

    We use the DeLoreme app, Earthmate and you only need cell service or wifi when downloading maps. We stop at a business with free wifi to download maps we might not have and save our data. We went to the Sierras and made an unplanned side trip into an area we didn't have maps for so we stopped...
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    Axle question, I've decided on torsion

    Oh, sorry. I did not know I posted in this section. How do I remove a thread?
  10. Mark D

    A Little Taste of Moab, UT.

    Great post, thanks. We are headed to New Mexico in May then turning north for Utah. We will get to the Blanding/Monticello around the 14th. I have tried to find the rules and regulations and did not run into the chemical toilet rule but we travel with one. We did find that dogs are not...
  11. Mark D

    "Off the Grid" Fall 2017

    Hey Everyone, I started this thread back in December and I am excited to see all of you that have expressed interest. If you saw the videos or photos from the last trip but were unable to make it and it looked like fun, let me say it was way more fun than you can imagine. I know Michael has a...
  12. Mark D

    Socal Meet up in Orange County?

    I should be able to make it.
  13. Mark D

    Started my trailer

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    Started my trailer

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    Started my trailer

    I promised some photos. Here are the axles I decided on, building the box and it is starting to take shape
  16. Mark D

    Started my trailer

    The main goal of the trailer is to get the RTT a bit closer to the ground. It will be used on graded roads and light trails. We do stay in campgrounds but try to stay away from them. I have a 12 gallon water tank mounted on the roof rack for showers that I will be moving to the trailer along...
  17. Mark D

    Joshua tree/pioneertown Feb 10-12

    We can't make it! My father in law passed away and we will be at his memorial. Have fun. Catch you all next time.
  18. Mark D

    so cal meetup???

    I missed this thread! (until now haha). I will have to start watching the calendar to see if anyone is planning another SoCal meetup.
  19. Mark D

    GPS/Tablet

    We use an iPad with Earthmate (app sore). With a small yearly fee we have unlimited downloads of maps. It comes with a good basic map. When we are headed to an area, like the Overland Bound Off the Grid trip, we download the USGS quad maps for the Shaver lake area before we leave home. My...
  20. Mark D

    Started my trailer

    my wife and I decided to try mounting our RRT on a small off road trailer for the less aggressive trails trips. I sketched out some plans and bought the needed steel yesterday. Today I got the basic frame welded together. I will be using trorsion axles to eliminate the axle tube and improve...