My scratch built expedition style trailer build up thread - Page 21

REZARF · 04-01-08, 10:44 PM

I thought I would post up a few detail shots of how the Yakima Bars are mounted, they they are attached with a few stainless bolts and have a plastic spacer to allow them to work well. The kits were super complete and make a secure mounting plate to attach the rack to. I like the look a lot.

sseaman · 04-02-08, 10:05 AM

Drew, where do we sign up for the production units? or the list for when you sell this one? j/k man it looks great

pismo62 · 04-02-08, 10:57 PM

Drew, excellent build and a labor of love. You really are quit a craftman. Cheers

usmcruiser · 04-03-08, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REZARF

I thought I would post up a few detail shots of how the Yakima Bars are mounted, they they are attached with a few stainless bolts and have a plastic spacer to allow them to work well. The kits were super complete and make a secure mounting plate to attach the rack to. I like the look a lot.

Drew,

are the yakama racks in line with some lid supports? or do the bolts go threw the outer edging some how? I am a bit concerned with flex in the roof if too much weight is added..

REZARF · 04-03-08, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcruiser

Drew,

are the yakama racks in line with some lid supports? or do the bolts go threw the outer edging some how? I am a bit concerned with flex in the roof if too much weight is added..

Yeah, they are well supported by the side rails, they are over the 2" wide part of the structural steel.

Drew <><

Corey · 04-04-08, 05:45 PM

Very nice setup.
I like seeing all of the ideas in this section, been going through all the threads this past week.

Myself, I do not have the fab skills, so will probably end up with Adventure Trailers Chaser model in the future to move my roof top tent to.

usmcruiser · 04-05-08, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey

Very nice setup.
I like seeing all of the ideas in this section, been going through all the threads this past week.

Myself, I do not have the fab skills, so will probably end up with Adventure Trailers Chaser model in the future to move my roof top tent to.

IMO you dont have the fab skills until you develop them.

Practice makes perfect. You can't be afraid to get your hands dirty. The sun will come out tomorrow.

Which ever one gives you a warm and fuzzy. either way your not gonna improve if you don't try.

REZARF · 04-05-08, 11:36 AM

That is a good word, I have done all this with a HF Chop saw, a 220v welder, and a lot of time... and I didn't know how to weld until I started to learn last summer. I have done this on a budget, and will come in way less than a comercially built unit.

You gotta go for it, hold on, and hope you can be the CM08 Deadline!

Drew

usmcruiser · 04-05-08, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REZARF

That is a good word, I have done all this with a HF Chop saw, a 220v welder, and a lot of time... and I didn't know how to weld until I started to learn last summer. I have done this on a budget, and will come in way less than a comercially built unit.

You gotta go for it, hold on, and hope you can be the CM08 Deadline!

Drew

If you dont mind telling....what have you spent on material and parts for this so far? and what's more do you expect to pay?

REZARF · 04-05-08, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcruiser

If you dont mind telling....what have you spent on material and parts for this so far? and what's more do you expect to pay?

I will do a total write up on a website sometime this summer with the final tally...

Rezarf <><

REZARF · 04-05-08, 10:47 PM

Well, I got the propane mounts in place today. Last night I was goofing off with a few friends and stuffed my face into a tree branch and had to visit the ER, then today I had a visit with the eye doc... glad to say I am good to go, without a pirate eye patch. But, it put me behind today. :rant:

The propane mounts are the ones I built over the winter and they will simply bolt up without issue, I got them fitted today and I will weld the brace in tomorrow.

Here are a few pics,

I have two 11# tanks that will fit on either side. We run a heater, shower heater, and the stove off these little guys and two tanks will allow us at least 7 days of full useage without a refill... nice!

I built a little "L" bracket to mount to the frame and bolt through the bottom of the tank as an extra bit of security on rough roads.

REZARF · 04-05-08, 10:49 PM

I had time to mess with the RTT today and threw it up onto the rack to see how it would look. I am a little taller than I'd like to be but all in all it came out great. Here is a pic of my "oh so hot mama-understanding wife" doing her best fake model pose!

She has been MORE than understanding on this project.

Yeah right, no way am I posting up shots of my cutie to you hounds!

spressomon · 04-05-08, 10:53 PM

Bummer about your face/eye issue. I think this needs a lil'splane'n

Fervent minds wanna know

.

Ahh...don't trust your brethren with your wifeski pic huh?

Look'n real good BTW!

spressomon · 04-05-08, 10:57 PM

Drew: Kestion: How do you plan to swap the hitch tongue with the wheel support/strut? That's gotta be a two man job when you have that thing loaded?

REZARF · 04-05-08, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spressomon

Drew: Kestion: How do you plan to swap the hitch tongue with the wheel support/strut? That's gotta be a two man job when you have that thing loaded?

Yeah, I will use a jackstand when needed. I just wanted to be able to shorten it up to stuff the whole thing into the garage. Also, I am amazingly strong

Rezarf <><

AxleIke · 04-06-08, 12:43 AM

I'm changing my mind on the tent man. After moab, it's gotta come down. way too high.

REZARF · 04-06-08, 08:27 AM

It'll be fine.

Your vote was taken two weeks ago, before the holes!

turbocruiser · 04-06-08, 09:35 AM

Wow man, this is truly cool! Excellent Work!!!

Mike S · 04-06-08, 11:47 AM

The trailer looks great, Drew! Paint, Line-X and fenders, and you are good to go.

M

gavman · 04-06-08, 12:12 PM

Looks great, really great

REZARF · 04-06-08, 12:37 PM

Thanks guys, I just sent a batch to powder coat. I have a few holes to make today, a gasket sealing flange for the tailgate, mount the gas struts for the lid and we are ready to strip it back down for paint and rubberized undercoating.

Rezarf <><

AxleIke · 04-06-08, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REZARF

It'll be fine.

Your vote was taken two weeks ago, before the holes!

Well, see, now there's your problem right there. I've told you again and again, NEVER listen to me.

REZARF · 04-06-08, 10:22 PM

I got a lot more done today but not too much to show for it in terms of pictures. I have to mount up my battery charger, drill a plumbing line hole and the front box is DONE!

I got a few parts back from my powder-coat guy... YOU know who you are. It is quite a feeling seeing shiny parts get on this thing FINALLY!

Thanks again bud! I had him shine up my strikers for the latches, the fenders, the propane mounts, and the battery tie down, and they all came out SWEET!

REZARF · 04-06-08, 10:23 PM

Here is a few shots of my new shiny fenders, I am going to hit the inside with some rubberized undercoating but otherwise these are done!

REZARF · 04-06-08, 10:27 PM

My first job today was to get the shower installed and fitted into the front box. It went smoothly and I am getting better with the cut off wheel and the grinder when going for straight lines. Pretty straight forward install, I will plumb it before moab if I have time... plumbing is getting further down on the list for sure since we have full services where we will be "camping."

It is a nice little unit I scored off ebay for a song. It locks and has inputs for cold and hot water... hmmm maybe a water heater in the future. Anyhow, my wife has beautiful long hair and a nice warm shower on a long weekend might coax her out to a few more outings this summer.

I'd like to paint it black, is there such a paint for plastic?

04-01-08, 10:44 PM	#601
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	I thought I would post up a few detail shots of how the Yakima Bars are mounted, they they are attached with a few stainless bolts and have a plastic spacer to allow them to work well. The kits were super complete and make a secure mounting plate to attach the rack to. I like the look a lot. Attached Images __________________ 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.

04-02-08, 10:05 AM	#602
sseaman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,355	Drew, where do we sign up for the production units? or the list for when you sell this one? j/k man it looks great __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k

04-02-08, 10:57 PM	#603
pismo62 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pismo, Ca. Posts: 194	Drew, excellent build and a labor of love. You really are quit a craftman. Cheers __________________ Guy __________ KI6LHZ 89- FJ62 Restoration Project 94- 80 Sold 99- 100 Partially Trail Ready

04-04-08, 05:45 PM	#606
Corey IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, WA. Posts: 656	Very nice setup. I like seeing all of the ideas in this section, been going through all the threads this past week. Myself, I do not have the fab skills, so will probably end up with Adventure Trailers Chaser model in the future to move my roof top tent to. __________________ Corey '07 FJ Cruiser, '91 4Runner is gone ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, custom rack goodies, so much more, see my website My Forum - My Website - My Rigs Build-up - Roof Top Tent - Video Of My Penthouse

04-05-08, 11:36 AM	#608
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	That is a good word, I have done all this with a HF Chop saw, a 220v welder, and a lot of time... and I didn't know how to weld until I started to learn last summer. I have done this on a budget, and will come in way less than a comercially built unit. You gotta go for it, hold on, and hope you can be the CM08 Deadline! Drew __________________ 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.

04-05-08, 10:47 PM	#611
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Well, I got the propane mounts in place today. Last night I was goofing off with a few friends and stuffed my face into a tree branch and had to visit the ER, then today I had a visit with the eye doc... glad to say I am good to go, without a pirate eye patch. But, it put me behind today. :rant: The propane mounts are the ones I built over the winter and they will simply bolt up without issue, I got them fitted today and I will weld the brace in tomorrow. Here are a few pics, I have two 11# tanks that will fit on either side. We run a heater, shower heater, and the stove off these little guys and two tanks will allow us at least 7 days of full useage without a refill... nice! I built a little "L" bracket to mount to the frame and bolt through the bottom of the tank as an extra bit of security on rough roads. Attached Images __________________ 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.

04-05-08, 10:49 PM	#612
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	I had time to mess with the RTT today and threw it up onto the rack to see how it would look. I am a little taller than I'd like to be but all in all it came out great. Here is a pic of my "oh so hot mama-understanding wife" doing her best fake model pose! She has been MORE than understanding on this project. Yeah right, no way am I posting up shots of my cutie to you hounds! Attached Images __________________ 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.

04-05-08, 10:53 PM	#613
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,886	Bummer about your face/eye issue. I think this needs a lil'splane'n Fervent minds wanna know . Ahh...don't trust your brethren with your wifeski pic huh? Look'n real good BTW! __________________ 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

04-05-08, 10:57 PM	#614
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,886	Drew: Kestion: How do you plan to swap the hitch tongue with the wheel support/strut? That's gotta be a two man job when you have that thing loaded? __________________ 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

04-06-08, 12:43 AM	#616
AxleIke IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 50	I'm changing my mind on the tent man. After moab, it's gotta come down. way too high.

04-06-08, 08:27 AM	#617
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	It'll be fine. Your vote was taken two weeks ago, before the holes! __________________ 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.

04-06-08, 09:35 AM	#618
turbocruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,035	Wow man, this is truly cool! Excellent Work!!! __________________ 97 FZJ80, Locked & Loaded, Safari Turbo, Safari Intercooler, LandTank MAF, 3" Ceramic Coated Custom Exhaust, Ron Davis Racing Radiator, OME HD 2.5" Suspension, DBA Slotted Rotors, New Toyota Calipers All Around, Toyota Pads, 33" Revos, ARB Front Bumper, Center Diff Switch, Slee Stuff: Roof Rack, Step Sliders, Skid Plates, SS Brake Lines, DC Drive Shaft. HG PM'd, 8.5psi and climbing, My Rocky Mountain Mojo Mobile!

04-06-08, 11:47 AM	#619
Mike S IH8MUD Lifer - No Appeal Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,497	The trailer looks great, Drew! Paint, Line-X and fenders, and you are good to go. M __________________ '96 FZJ80, locked, Hanna sliders, ARB bumper, Kaymar rear with spare carrier, 45 gallon Longranger aux fuel tank, OBA, Hella 4000's, OME lift, 285/75/R16 Revos & AutoHome Maggiolina rooftop tent, etc. Custom Cruiser trailer with OverLand tent www.AutoHomeUS.com TLCA Member #14874

04-06-08, 12:12 PM	#620
gavman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 125	Looks great, really great

04-06-08, 12:37 PM	#621
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Thanks guys, I just sent a batch to powder coat. I have a few holes to make today, a gasket sealing flange for the tailgate, mount the gas struts for the lid and we are ready to strip it back down for paint and rubberized undercoating. 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.

04-06-08, 10:22 PM	#623
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	I got a lot more done today but not too much to show for it in terms of pictures. I have to mount up my battery charger, drill a plumbing line hole and the front box is DONE! I got a few parts back from my powder-coat guy... YOU know who you are. It is quite a feeling seeing shiny parts get on this thing FINALLY! Thanks again bud! I had him shine up my strikers for the latches, the fenders, the propane mounts, and the battery tie down, and they all came out SWEET! Attached Images __________________ 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.

04-06-08, 10:23 PM	#624
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Here is a few shots of my new shiny fenders, I am going to hit the inside with some rubberized undercoating but otherwise these are done! Attached Images __________________ 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.