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VERY COOL! Now you just have to show us everything all setup in the outdoors! Great job on the build, very nice.
Starting My Project Build From Scratch.
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Thanks. It feels like this has taken forever. But, I guess we also have to work to pay for our hobbies. Work hard, play harder! Count down has begun till May 25th.
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Final stamp of approval.
Kid approved.
Plano boxes are set...T minus 4 days.
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Well, the boys and I did a quick trip with the trailer to do some research and development. The first thing I noticed that I need to add, are more tie down points. Can't seem to get enough of those. My Gladiator Cargo Net did fine, but it would have been better with more secure points.
I originally started out my trailer tire pressure at 15psi, but found it to be to soft. After playing with pressure, I found that 20psi was the smoothest and had the most cushion.
When I dropped the tailgate to put the bikes in the truck, I noticed the tailgate was going to be really close to the adjustable coupler. Yep, a little to close. Luckily, I saw it coming before it was to late. Nothing a sweatshirt can't fix.
The pintle hitch gave me a lot of articulation. It wasn't to noisy once you learn how to manipulate the throttle and brakes.
Once we set up base camp, we broke out the Luminoodle. This added enough light around the trailer, but nothing obnoxious...at least that we know of. It's a pretty cool setup with a lot of color options
I'm glad I pulled the trigger on building a trailer. It was really nice to drop the trailer off at basecamp, and have the freedom to explore. Overall the trailer met my expectations. The boys loved the trip. Our next trip will be a weekend trip for each boy to learn how to fly fish.
I originally started out my trailer tire pressure at 15psi, but found it to be to soft. After playing with pressure, I found that 20psi was the smoothest and had the most cushion.
When I dropped the tailgate to put the bikes in the truck, I noticed the tailgate was going to be really close to the adjustable coupler. Yep, a little to close. Luckily, I saw it coming before it was to late. Nothing a sweatshirt can't fix.
The pintle hitch gave me a lot of articulation. It wasn't to noisy once you learn how to manipulate the throttle and brakes.
Once we set up base camp, we broke out the Luminoodle. This added enough light around the trailer, but nothing obnoxious...at least that we know of. It's a pretty cool setup with a lot of color options
I'm glad I pulled the trigger on building a trailer. It was really nice to drop the trailer off at basecamp, and have the freedom to explore. Overall the trailer met my expectations. The boys loved the trip. Our next trip will be a weekend trip for each boy to learn how to fly fish.
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So, once again I'm doing another mod on my trailer. After a few trips I realized that out of all my tie downs, not one worked well enough for my likings. So, I went ahead and added more, more to the top, more to the inside walls. Now I have another issue, which was in my plans also. Now I was able to have the inside lined. I lined the floor and the walls, along with the top rail. I also had them add a square patch on the fenders where we step to open the tent.
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The liner was a good choice. My wife and I took the traiker up to the coast over the weekend. Nothing slid around. 
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I bought my LED lights through Tex Trail. I believe you guys have a store in ID.
Part Numbers:
8100493 Clear Brake Light
8100815 Clear Amber Marker Lights
8100816 Clear Red Marker Lights
Influencer I
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Off-Road Ranger I
Off-Road Ranger I
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Another trip on the books. Trailer handled great. This trip was more off road which tested the pintle articulation. I will say, it was quite a bit louder with the ruts, rocks and holes. Still, I don't know if I'd feel as secure with a ball mount. I will say, having the trailer axle the same width as my truck is nice. Some of the trails were pretty tight. I didn't have to worry about my trailer going off the side. I used the swing out gate with the table. This worked out great for the portable BBQ. I'm also glad I lined the tops of my fenders. They helped hold our water tanks without scratching the powder coating
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Amazing build I love what you have done and will be using some of your ideas for my own. Never saw a price for what it took to build??
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That's the tricky part of the price calculations on the price. I work for a trailer company, so I got a killer price on the parts. I'd say I'm around $2000-$2500 for the trailer as it sits. Of course the Tepui is not included in the cost. It was fun to do.
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It is a little
It is a little louder, but you get used to it. You learn how to work the throttle and brakes. Now, when your offroad, there isn't much you can do about the banging.
