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US Northwest NW Washington Monthly Campout: February Edition!
- Thread starter Gabriel Bozeman
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Trying to work this into our (my) schedule. Running about 50/50 at the moment.
-jim lee
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Pretty much. In simple terms, I had an aluminum tub made, and then bolted it to a modified Harbor Freight trailer frame. It has served me well.
Here's a link to the trailer on the OB forum, and it includes a build link from the JeepForum.
Little Harbor Freight type trailer build
I started building this little 4' HF-type trailer about 10 years ago. Here's where it is at so far. I would say "I'm done", but projects like these are never done. I'd still like to mount a hand-brake to the trailer (need to pull the drums and see if they are set-up for it). The tongue has...
It isn't too difficult to do, and if you've got limited space in your overland vehicle, I strongly recommend a little trailer.
Traveler II
That's super neat. I'm looking forward to seeing it this weekend. What company made the tub?Pretty much. In simple terms, I had an aluminum tub made, and then bolted it to a modified Harbor Freight trailer frame. It has served me well.
Here's a link to the trailer on the OB forum, and it includes a build link from the JeepForum.
Little Harbor Freight type trailer build
I started building this little 4' HF-type trailer about 10 years ago. Here's where it is at so far. I would say "I'm done", but projects like these are never done. I'd still like to mount a hand-brake to the trailer (need to pull the drums and see if they are set-up for it). The tongue has...www.overlandbound.com
It isn't too difficult to do, and if you've got limited space in your overland vehicle, I strongly recommend a little trailer.
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Diamond Deluxe made the tub. They make hunting dog boxes among other things.
Link:
I wanted a tub in the style of the old WWII trailers because 1) I was in the Army at the time, and 2) It just looks right being pulled behind a Jeep.
We emailed back and forth a couple times to get the specs I wanted, agreed on a price, and they built it for me. They've done some other trailer tubs for folks, but unfortunately they don't seem to advertise it. I think they could really expand their business selling tubs for modified Harbor Freight trailer frames. Really all it is is an aluminum diamond plate box with a hinged locking lid. Just like a truck tool box (except mine flares at the top). There's one or two things I would do different the second time around with the tub, but they're minor. I've been extremely pleased with the tub and trailer.
I'll be happy to show it off this weekend.
Enthusiast III
Awesome thank you. Maybe I should finally change my OB profile nameSame here! I have to say, I loved watching the LR videos in Utah.
If anybody has any questions on how to get there or if anyone would like to follow me up I will be leaving the Sedro Woolley area about 1 o'clock in the afternoon on Friday.
Enthusiast I
Thanks Jeff, I’ll be coming from Shelton with a quick stop in Seattle. My plan is to arrive around 5-6. See you and everyone at the Campground.
Traveler III
Alas, family needs are keeping me at home this weekend. I hope to make it out to a future event. All the best guys!
Enthusiast III
It looks like I need to bail. My wife's work schedule got changed. Sorry. I hope to make next month if it doesn't conflict with a previous trip I have planned.
We will be a last minute attendees.
We look forward to meeting everyone.
We look forward to meeting everyone.
Enthusiast III
Hate to do this, but we won’t be making it. Filming a new video tomorrow then the pre work begins on the FJ for its latest transformation. Next one!
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Hoping everyone is having a great time camping, while we did not have time in the schedule to head up for camping, we do hope to have some time for a drive up in the morning for a quick visit and to say hi. We did have a quick camp fire in the back yard tonight with some pie iron sandwiches and smores to help get us in the mood lol.
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Glad we took the time to head up for a day trip. We really enjoyed meeting everyone and visiting for a while around the fire. Looking forward to future events when we can partake in the camping too. A big thanks to @Gabriel Bozeman for hosting the meetup, and great to meet your family.
How did the new trailer do in the snow? There was a fair bit once we got away from the lake
Did ok, I was so worried about sinking in the mud that morning. Then, once I got it on the gravel, I thought the war was won. Imagine my shock at finding the roads getting snowed in as we headed back. It sure was pretty though!
( I thought I posted this two days ago. Whoops! )
-jim lee
( I thought I posted this two days ago. Whoops! )
-jim lee
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