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  1. lhoffm4

    Cogitating on hitch types

    Thank you for the insight. I also like the idea of a removable tongue on the trailer, or interchangeable. I thought about welding up a tongue bracket that would accept a two inch stinger, but I’m not the best welder and that isn’t something I’d trust my skills to, even tho I have been known to...
  2. lhoffm4

    Cogitating on hitch types

    Amigos, while looking over posts and vids about off road trailer builds, I’m thinking about hitches and trying to decide if/why I may want to change mine from the 2 inch ball hitch to a pintle / Luette ring or some other type. Things I’m weighing out: 1- I’ve owned the trailer over 10 yrs with...
  3. lhoffm4

    FOR SALE Custom Smittybilt Scout trailer - In California with CA registered plates

    Extreme bad-ass trailer. If I had $$$, I’d be all over it! Are you into another rig? Why selling, can I ask?
  4. lhoffm4

    Roof Deck Idea

    inside the railing is 27 square feet of usable deck/storage space. 51”x78”
  5. lhoffm4

    Roof Deck Idea

    Coming together nicely. Just test-fitting now, working out the idea for couplers so the rail can break down into the three pieces for storage when traveling. Welded all the receiver tubes and it seems fairly stout. Should perform admirably. Not sure yet what I will use to span the gaps...
  6. lhoffm4

    I'm the new guy!

    Hey Travis, Lee from Idaho. Welcome, and it looks like you are a Jeep guy. We won’t hold that against you. Ha! Many would say you are ahead of most of us non-Jeep owners. Lots of knowledge here. We look forward to seeing on the forum and possibly on the trails...
  7. lhoffm4

    K.A.M.P. Drawers - Kitchen And Mattress Platform for Tacoma

    So the $$$ question... do you sell them and how much?
  8. lhoffm4

    I redid the mount for my Marston mat, now it folds down

    Nice work, great idea. I love the multi-function and adaptation. Couple questions- it looks, in the pic, like both tracks are mounted together like legos stacked on the side of the truck? My sense of symmetry is asking if they should/could be mounted either on both sides or on the tailgate...
  9. lhoffm4

    Roof Deck Idea

    Makes for great Parade seating! ;)
  10. lhoffm4

    Roof Deck Idea

    I dig it! Great minds...
  11. lhoffm4

    Roof Deck Idea

    Sorry duplicate post, Mods- feel free to delete!
  12. lhoffm4

    Roof Deck Idea

    So I watched a YouTube vid (I know I prolly should not have) where a fellow built a full deck over his van, where he could set up removable guard rails, have a table and pedestal chairs like a bass boat would have, etc. It got me thinking (I know I prolly shouldn’t have) so out to the side...
  13. lhoffm4

    Up up and “Am I too far outside the box?

    So I watched a YouTube vid (I know I prolly should not have) where a fellow built a full deck over his van, where he could set up removable guard rails, have a table and pedestal chairs like a bass boat would have, etc. It got me thinking (I know I prolly shouldn’t have) so out to the side...
  14. lhoffm4

    The Rat-Lander

    Now I just wanna see a rtt and awning on it...
  15. lhoffm4

    Couple onboard water questions, thinking of changing my setup

    I have been thinking of trying a small outboard gas can. They hold 2-10 gallons, usually sit low profile, have a gravity flow and primer bulb. Might take some finagling to sort out the shower head, but it’s metal, will heat by the Sun or by the fill cap... can probably be pricey to buy a new...
  16. lhoffm4

    Project 'Yeller' Trailer Build

    Coming along nicely!
  17. lhoffm4

    House Battery Suggestions

    Cabelas has some green mil-style totes w/rubber sealed lids, side handles. Different sizes, so you can decide which works best for you. If you want to move it from vehicle to house etc. You could also try a 30mm ammo can. They are fairly rugged but add more weight to the package.
  18. lhoffm4

    Portable fire pits

    I’m with Andrew, and old-school Weber grill or smoker makes a great fire-pit and are still usable as a bbq grill/smoker. You can probably find one fairly cheap at a yard sale or marketplace. The lid is nice when snuffing out the fire too!
  19. lhoffm4

    S/how do you carry paper maps and books?

    Keep a road atlas in the pouch behind the passenger seat. GPS fails, Atlas doesn’t. Albeit my truck IS weatherproof. But I’m reasonably sure they make weather resistant sleeves for the atlas... hmmm.
  20. lhoffm4

    Heating solutions

    Not sure how your Jeep is set up (solar?) or if you have an extra 12 battery in a Jackery or some other rechargeable 12v system, but I can say a 12v blanket is absolute GOLD, when camping in the fall or winter. We have had one for years that stays under the back seat of the truck. My Wife is a...