Pics Wanted: Your tent/trailer setup - Page 4

davegonz · 03-19-07, 10:42 PM

After screwing up my finger, I really didn't have the patience for doing any calculations....Jason (Arcteryx) and I basically drilled 3 sets of holes before we got it to work. Yes, I'm a lazy engineer. If you get the same ones I got (from McMaster Carr), I can take some dimensions for you to save you some grief.

Erich_870 · 03-21-07, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubiconcruiser

Sorry about the finger Dave, anyway how did you calculate the gas shock dimension for the top lift?

McMaster-Carr has some good info on how to design your gas shocks.

http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?pagenum=1137

Erich

REZARF · 03-21-07, 08:32 PM

good info, thanks for sharing.

cbmontgo · 03-21-07, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Erich_870

McMaster-Carr has some good info on how to design your gas shocks.

http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?pagenum=1137

Erich

Damn. I wish I had read that before I bought the freakin' 250# ones...

Grouseman · 04-04-07, 09:10 PM

Let's keep this thread going.

SS

loquito · 04-12-07, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbmontgo

Here are a couple more.

Hi, I was wondering if you would do me a favor?
I am shamelessly copying your lid. I was wondering if you would be willing to post pics and more details on the metal building studs you used. Thank You
Steven

cbmontgo · 04-13-07, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by loquito

Hi, I was wondering if you would do me a favor?
I am shamelessly copying your lid. I was wondering if you would be willing to post pics and more details on the metal building studs you used. Thank You
Steven

I don't have too many pics of the studs themselves, but they are basic steel studs that you'd find at Home Depot. I came up with the idea because I needed something lightweight and strong. Wood is too heavy for this application.

Here are some pics of the plywood deck and frame. It just survived a tough trip to Big Bend and 250 off-road miles and still is very tight...

landy67 · 06-09-07, 04:38 PM

I finally have my trailer to the point that I can post a picture or two.

I still have to put on tires that match the truck, add gas shocks and paint the lid, but this is what I came up with. I’m able to get at stuff inside the trailer through the opening in the rear of the lid, and it’s a real comfortable place to spend the night.

I expect to do lots of off road camping this year.

Thanks for the ideas!

Dan H
Pembroke, MA
dan@landy67.com

cbmontgo · 06-09-07, 07:52 PM

It's looking good! I love the old Rover too.

REZARF · 06-11-07, 09:42 PM

Landy-

Looks good man! I Love the dual doors for sure. However, it looks like MDF of something similar, I would look into an excellent sealant before getting it too wet.

I could be way off.

Rezarf <><

landy67 · 06-14-07, 12:35 PM

Sorry for the delay responding…

The top’s not MDF, it’s made out of MDO. MDO is marine grade plywood that has a hard paper face on the exterior. It holds paint forever, and is real top quality plywood. This is the stuff that the highway signs are made of.

The only real down side is the weight. Man is this stuff heavy. I may try to make a heavy duty arrangement like the ones that ARE uses for their toneau covers. That way I can use a short throw piston that will give me more control for opening and closing.

I’ll post pictures of whatever I end up doing.

LX470Pilot · 06-15-07, 08:50 PM

Couldn't find it in a search, other than people asking the same question I'm about to...

Anyone have any experience with Safari Trailers (http://www.safaritrailers.com/)?

I'm really interested in getting one, but can't find any information other than their site.

Anybody?

kent l · 06-17-07, 12:58 AM

this is mine

cbmontgo · 06-17-07, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kent l

this is mine

Sweet! That looks almost identical to mine, just Bantam-style!

Grease Cruiser · 06-17-07, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cbmontgo

Sweet! That looks almost identical to mine, just Bantam-style!

Could be Bantam or could be Willys MBT. Hard to tell. Nice looking trailer though.

DBOZ40 · 06-18-07, 02:06 PM

Here are some progress pictures of what my son and I are working on. . .

If you guys have any cool ideas for a cooler/fuel can rack for the front, let's here 'em.

Donn

Rubiconcruiser · 06-18-07, 10:17 PM

For those of you who dont already know, the Can Back trailer top as is displayed prior to this thread is back in business, TEL 1 877 763 8867 Phoenix, Arizona

kent l · 06-19-07, 12:09 AM

here is a pic of my frame and lid. It can hinge on either side. I can also lift it off and just use the trailer that is why I made the frame 4inches outside the box. An added benifit was the lids stays vertical for the loading of camp gear then i just shut it pin it and go.

cbmontgo · 06-20-07, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kent l

here is a pic of my frame and lid. It can hinge on either side. I can also lift it off and just use the trailer that is why I made the frame 4inches outside the box. An added benifit was the lids stays vertical for the loading of camp gear then i just shut it pin it and go.

That is really a great idea. I have never seen it done this way before.

davegonz · 06-20-07, 12:08 PM

I like it. Are you going to put some gas springs on there to help lift the tent?

kent l · 06-29-07, 11:06 PM

cbmontgo
I got the Idea from looking at your posts. I liked the how yours lid was easy to construct but I wanted a wwII looking tarp instead of a lid. The way you hinged it made me think of an easy solution.. I like the way the tent comes of in one piece with the frame. Me and my 18 year old son can move it with out any strain. I am looking at some gas struts but I kind of like how it goes vertical and stays. It is not to hard to lift I just get on one corner and push it up it is not to bad to get up.
It is a nice set up I can pull it with my Rovers and my jeep. I know I don"t have a Toyota now but I have owned a few. The Toyota guys are aways one step a head of the jeep guys

Thanks for the idea.

450 DUDE · 07-04-07, 05:13 PM

Here are some progress pictures of what my son and I are working on. . .

If you guys have any cool ideas for a cooler/fuel can rack for the front, let's here 'em.

Donn[/quote]

Looks great !!
For the front , Maybe triangulate the tongue and build up a platform.
You could also incorporate a storage box up there.

ken

cbmontgo · 07-05-07, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kent l

cbmontgo
I got the Idea from looking at your posts. I liked the how yours lid was easy to construct but I wanted a wwII looking tarp instead of a lid. The way you hinged it made me think of an easy solution.. I like the way the tent comes of in one piece with the frame. Me and my 18 year old son can move it with out any strain. I am looking at some gas struts but I kind of like how it goes vertical and stays. It is not to hard to lift I just get on one corner and push it up it is not to bad to get up.
It is a nice set up I can pull it with my Rovers and my jeep. I know I don"t have a Toyota now but I have owned a few. The Toyota guys are aways one step a head of the jeep guys

Thanks for the idea.

Cool!

stoo · 07-11-07, 04:40 PM

Here's our setup, it's not much like what you guys have over there though.
It has electric brakes, 33"BFG mud to match the car, Q/S bed up top, full kitchen, 60lt water tank, shower etc. etc.
Stu

As new

DIY kitchen (unfinished in these pics)

All set up, without the front wall zipped in.

rutbeer · 07-11-07, 07:34 PM

I think I just wet myself

450 DUDE · 07-11-07, 09:13 PM

That thing rules above all else that rule!

And I also have soiled myself.

ken

spressomon · 07-11-07, 09:52 PM

Yeah...nice trailer! There's a market stateside for that one!

03-19-07, 10:42 PM	#91
davegonz Keeping it Weird Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX TLCA# 14650 Posts: 1,125 Blog Entries: 1	After screwing up my finger, I really didn't have the patience for doing any calculations....Jason (Arcteryx) and I basically drilled 3 sets of holes before we got it to work. Yes, I'm a lazy engineer. If you get the same ones I got (from McMaster Carr), I can take some dimensions for you to save you some grief. __________________ David Gonzalez __________________________________________________ "Penny" Bronze 2000 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, storage drawers, OME Heavy Lift Austin, TX david.gonzalez@gmail.com Lone Star Land Cruisers

03-21-07, 08:32 PM	#93
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	good info, thanks for sharing. __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

04-04-07, 09:10 PM	#95
Grouseman IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 574	Trailers Let's keep this thread going. SS __________________ 96 FJZ80, Lockers, Bilsteins, 285 Revos, Custom Storage system by Jeff K. M101 CDN Trailer 86 4-Runner

06-09-07, 04:38 PM	#98
landy67 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pembroke, MA Posts: 11	It's usable! I finally have my trailer to the point that I can post a picture or two. I still have to put on tires that match the truck, add gas shocks and paint the lid, but this is what I came up with. I’m able to get at stuff inside the trailer through the opening in the rear of the lid, and it’s a real comfortable place to spend the night. I expect to do lots of off road camping this year. Thanks for the ideas! Dan H Pembroke, MA dan@landy67.com Last edited by landy67; 06-09-07 at 04:40 PM. Reason: goofed on a picture

06-09-07, 07:52 PM	#99
cbmontgo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado TLCA# 14207 Posts: 1,591	It's looking good! I love the old Rover too. __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent

06-11-07, 09:42 PM	#100
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Landy- Looks good man! I Love the dual doors for sure. However, it looks like MDF of something similar, I would look into an excellent sealant before getting it too wet. I could be way off. Rezarf <>< __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

06-14-07, 12:35 PM	#101
landy67 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pembroke, MA Posts: 11	Sorry for the delay responding… The top’s not MDF, it’s made out of MDO. MDO is marine grade plywood that has a hard paper face on the exterior. It holds paint forever, and is real top quality plywood. This is the stuff that the highway signs are made of. The only real down side is the weight. Man is this stuff heavy. I may try to make a heavy duty arrangement like the ones that ARE uses for their toneau covers. That way I can use a short throw piston that will give me more control for opening and closing. I’ll post pictures of whatever I end up doing.

06-15-07, 08:50 PM	#102
LX470Pilot IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 164	Couldn't find it in a search, other than people asking the same question I'm about to... Anyone have any experience with Safari Trailers (http://www.safaritrailers.com/)? I'm really interested in getting one, but can't find any information other than their site. Anybody? __________________ 2000 LX 470 - Cruise Speed: 65-80mph 1998 R22 BII- Cruise Speed: 110mph

06-17-07, 12:58 AM	#103
kent l IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntsville utah Posts: 10	tent trailer this is mine Attached Images

06-18-07, 02:06 PM	#106
DBOZ40 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pine Grove, CA Posts: 92	Here are some progress pictures of what my son and I are working on. . . If you guys have any cool ideas for a cooler/fuel can rack for the front, let's here 'em. Donn __________________ '78 Fj40

06-18-07, 10:17 PM	#107
Rubiconcruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 157	For those of you who dont already know, the Can Back trailer top as is displayed prior to this thread is back in business, TEL 1 877 763 8867 Phoenix, Arizona

06-19-07, 12:09 AM	#108
kent l IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntsville utah Posts: 10	triler lid up here is a pic of my frame and lid. It can hinge on either side. I can also lift it off and just use the trailer that is why I made the frame 4inches outside the box. An added benifit was the lids stays vertical for the loading of camp gear then i just shut it pin it and go. Attached Images Last edited by kent l; 08-17-07 at 12:29 PM.

06-20-07, 12:08 PM	#110
davegonz Keeping it Weird Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX TLCA# 14650 Posts: 1,125 Blog Entries: 1	I like it. Are you going to put some gas springs on there to help lift the tent? __________________ David Gonzalez __________________________________________________ "Penny" Bronze 2000 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, storage drawers, OME Heavy Lift Austin, TX david.gonzalez@gmail.com Lone Star Land Cruisers

06-29-07, 11:06 PM	#111
kent l IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntsville utah Posts: 10	Thanks for the idea cbmontgo I got the Idea from looking at your posts. I liked the how yours lid was easy to construct but I wanted a wwII looking tarp instead of a lid. The way you hinged it made me think of an easy solution.. I like the way the tent comes of in one piece with the frame. Me and my 18 year old son can move it with out any strain. I am looking at some gas struts but I kind of like how it goes vertical and stays. It is not to hard to lift I just get on one corner and push it up it is not to bad to get up. It is a nice set up I can pull it with my Rovers and my jeep. I know I don"t have a Toyota now but I have owned a few. The Toyota guys are aways one step a head of the jeep guys Thanks for the idea. Attached Images

07-04-07, 05:13 PM	#112
450 DUDE IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ione CA Posts: 1,167	Here are some progress pictures of what my son and I are working on. . . If you guys have any cool ideas for a cooler/fuel can rack for the front, let's here 'em. Donn[/quote] Looks great !! For the front , Maybe triangulate the tongue and build up a platform. You could also incorporate a storage box up there. ken __________________ 97 with thingy's and dodads Now with added geek KI6JEO

07-11-07, 04:40 PM	#114
stoo IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ballarat, Victroria, Australia Posts: 38	Here's our setup, it's not much like what you guys have over there though. It has electric brakes, 33"BFG mud to match the car, Q/S bed up top, full kitchen, 60lt water tank, shower etc. etc. Stu As new DIY kitchen (unfinished in these pics) All set up, without the front wall zipped in.

07-11-07, 07:34 PM	#115
rutbeer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,116	I think I just wet myself __________________ 78FJ40 w/13BT diesel (BIESEL),66FJ45(MARMUT), 13BT install thread www.importpurist.com "Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."

07-11-07, 09:13 PM	#116
450 DUDE IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ione CA Posts: 1,167	That thing rules above all else that rule! And I also have soiled myself. ken __________________ 97 with thingy's and dodads Now with added geek KI6JEO

07-11-07, 09:52 PM	#117
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,895	Yeah...nice trailer! There's a market stateside for that one! __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM