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We got a queen-sized 6” memory foam mattress from Amazon. It is tri-fold so it turns into a sofa. We also put in some heavy duty Command Strip hooks, and stretched a trunk net from an old car across the ceiling. It works great!
Steve & Deb's Hiker Trailer 5X8 Deluxe
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The extra #OB0202 went on the Hiker yesterday.
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I re-did the first post of the thread, showing pictures on delivery day and added list of standard features, options, and additions. This will be continuously updated.
I love that trailer I think I will be ordering one very soon. When you ordered did they have it how were they on the build time vs estimate?
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Wes in Indiana was great to work with, I never really had a lead time, but other folks were waiting 6 months, so that was my expectation. Then they moved into a bigger building and could do more at once, so it ended up about 4 months.
I've been in contact with them about getting one built, and they told me late spring/early summer.
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Digging out some of my old gear. I bought this Coleman 425 stove (425F499) 37 years ago, and it still works perfectly. It stores in its original box (which is a little worse for wear) so it still looks nearly new.
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We came across a used Hiker in August. It has been a great trailer. Just took it on a 1000 mile round trip to Overland Expo East. Had a chance to meet up with Wes and the crew a week before the trip and look forward to working with them in the future.
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Met you at the Overland Expo East. We were in the white Hiker a few spaces ahead of you. I see your new free chair in the photo....Glad you made it back home safe and hope you had a great trip. Did you stay at WalMart on the way home? lolWe came across a used Hiker in August. It has been a great trailer. Just took it on a 1000 mile round trip to Overland Expo East. Had a chance to meet up with Wes and the crew a week before the trip and look forward to working with them in the future.
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I skipped on the Walmart boondocking on the way back just a relaxing 9 hour cruz to Indiana . The new chair is working out real nice too.
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2003 4Runner
5X8 Hiker Trailer
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We also bought ours having never seen one. Go for it. You will not be disappointed.
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I took advantage of some Amazon credits and some Christmas gift cards, and got a little bit of a start on the trailer's electrical. I ordered a NOCO Genius GEN1 charger, an AllPowers 100W flexible solar panel, a remote to control the AC/heater from inside the trailer, and some 8ga wire. Lots more to get, but I wanted to spread it out a little bit.
The trailer is still in my brother's barn, so I won't be installing anything for a few months. Plenty of time to plan things out.
The trailer is still in my brother's barn, so I won't be installing anything for a few months. Plenty of time to plan things out.
Pathfinder III
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Some more pieces for the electrical system. The Goal Zero Yeti 150 battery died over the winter. Goal Zero's custom service was kind enough to replace it free of charge, even though the battery was out of warranty.
And, an Odyssey 31M-800 battery for the permanent electrical system in the Hiker.
I also have curtains, curtain rods, propane tank, pots, glasses, plates, etc. piled up waiting for it to warm up. We had more snow yesterday!
At least the trailer is now here in my driveway instead of my brother's barn.
And, an Odyssey 31M-800 battery for the permanent electrical system in the Hiker.
I also have curtains, curtain rods, propane tank, pots, glasses, plates, etc. piled up waiting for it to warm up. We had more snow yesterday!
At least the trailer is now here in my driveway instead of my brother's barn.
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That's their 100aH battery? I have two 50aH batts in the trailer and am thinking about what I want for house batts in the van. Higher amp hour total, I think, so may leave the two in the trailer to run the pump, camp lights, charge small batteries, handheld devices, flashlights and bike when I'm in camp, and get one much bigger one or two 100aH like yours for the van, which will get more regular use whether I have the trailer or not.
More snow; we had a dusting Sunday and some freezing temps since, and it's kind of holding me up from working on the yard and van and trailer! Fun to be making plans and getting things ready for the road, isn't it?
