Tent trailer size? & Build thread
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CalSgt
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Trick for removing a broken tap, courtesy of my dad who broke two today in the same hole...
If enough is sticking out a nut can be threaded on it and tack welded on. In my case it snapped off nearly flush.
Drill a hole the same size as the tap in a piece of metal, I used a washer. Tack weld it on then use a chisel and hammer to carefully spin it loose.
Pictures didn't turn out very good...
If enough is sticking out a nut can be threaded on it and tack welded on. In my case it snapped off nearly flush.
Drill a hole the same size as the tap in a piece of metal, I used a washer. Tack weld it on then use a chisel and hammer to carefully spin it loose.
Pictures didn't turn out very good...
CalSgt
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Final assembly today
Mounted the rack to the body and hoisted it up with a come along
laid a bead of caulking on the frame, rolled it under & bolted it down
Got most of the wiring for the Stop, Tail, Turn & back up lights done
Hoping to get the lights finished, doors hung, & most of the accessory wiring done tomorrow
Mounted the rack to the body and hoisted it up with a come along
laid a bead of caulking on the frame, rolled it under & bolted it down
Got most of the wiring for the Stop, Tail, Turn & back up lights done
Hoping to get the lights finished, doors hung, & most of the accessory wiring done tomorrow
CalSgt
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Finished wiring the tail lights & side markers, hung the doors & installed the latches
Mounted the tongue box and batteries, two group 31 deep cycles should run my fridge
Put 6 flood lights around the perimeter, 2 each on the front, passenger, and rear
Hoping to get the wiring for the flood lights, dome lights, underbody lights, license plate light, inverter, 120 volt outlets, and switch panel finished this week
Mounted the tongue box and batteries, two group 31 deep cycles should run my fridge
Put 6 flood lights around the perimeter, 2 each on the front, passenger, and rear
Hoping to get the wiring for the flood lights, dome lights, underbody lights, license plate light, inverter, 120 volt outlets, and switch panel finished this week
Snboarder113
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i like it
any reason you put the axle at the back instead of more centered? I may have missed that earlier
any reason you put the axle at the back instead of more centered? I may have missed that earlier
CalSgt
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They were originally going to be 6 inches further forward... I let my dad convince me to move them back, i'm still not too sure about it. I'm a little worried about tongue weight & dragging the frame. I built it so they can be moved but it would be a weekend of hard work & a bunch more holes in the frame.
wjtstudios
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Turned out great! Looks perfect behind the Jeep. Time for a test trip [emoji106]
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
CalSgt
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Thanks... Cant wait to get the last few things done & go test it out
CalSgt
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Got the inverter and battery isolation switch wired & accessory switch panel mocked up today. I'm going to have to repaint the switch panel, it fish eyed like a MF. I guess paint doesn't like sticking to a teflon brownie pan even if its been scuffed.
1800 watts nominal (3600 surge) enough power for a decent size microwave, coffee pot, or most any handheld power tool.
1800 watts nominal (3600 surge) enough power for a decent size microwave, coffee pot, or most any handheld power tool.
wjtstudios
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Awesome trailer!! Well done
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
JPast
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Wow that looks fantastic. Got me thinking about a few upgrades to my trailer now.
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CalSgt
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Thanks for the encouragement... Hopefully I have the gumption (and finances) to do phase two which will be a pull out cook station with stove, fridge, and cutting board.
CalSgt
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Finally got to go back to work on the trailer
5 pound propane tank & stainless power tank mount
Replaced the plastic buckles on the battery boxes with MAC's tie downs
Interior lights
Under body courtesy lighting
Added 5 more wires for future use to the switch panel, & cleaned up the wiring on the inside of the trailer
5 pound propane tank & stainless power tank mount
Replaced the plastic buckles on the battery boxes with MAC's tie downs
Interior lights
Under body courtesy lighting
Added 5 more wires for future use to the switch panel, & cleaned up the wiring on the inside of the trailer
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
No more rona? And you didn’t die? You are defying the odds. Lol
That cake pan is a genius idea for the switch panel.
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benatc1
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Brute
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ya it is...
