My scratch built expedition style trailer build up thread - Page 28

titanpat57 · 07-27-08, 09:52 PM

Now there's a woman that knows how to please a man..."She got me the letters for my birthday" I want find a girl like that!!...lol When is the pull out kitchen coming together..i'm real anxious to see that lil' treasure! The whole setup rules with an iron hand. Keep the pix coming please!

77TLCFJ40 · 07-28-08, 07:36 AM

Can you give us some details on the safety chains you use? Actually, they look like cables that hold their coiled shape.

Thanks for sharing this awesome build.

REZARF · 07-28-08, 06:18 PM

I will get to it fellas, our camera is down and not wanting to work for squat... I will post up some pics when I get a chance.

As for the Chains, they are actually coiled safety cables... I have enough squeeks and rattles already in the cruiser without giving the trailer any more excuses to make some noise.

I'll take a close up next time the camera works.

Drew

77TLCFJ40 · 07-28-08, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REZARF

As for the Chains, they are actually coiled safety cables... I have enough squeeks and rattles already in the cruiser without giving the trailer any more excuses to make some noise.

I'll take a close up next time the camera works.

Drew

Where'd you get those bad boys?

REZARF · 07-28-08, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77TLCFJ40

Where'd you get those bad boys?

I got mine at the local hardware store, but I have seen them carried at WalMart. Just make sure they are rated for your needs.

Rezarf <><

73fj · 08-02-08, 03:00 PM

It continually amazes me what comes out of peoples shops/garages. Really nice job

, my hat is off to you sir.

REZARF · 08-09-08, 07:56 PM

I managed to save a few pics of our first campout after the camera melt down. One for color two for a good trailer shot. Thanks for all the kind words, next winter I will build up the kitchen and cargo drawers as well as all the other little things that need to get done on it, but for now, we are really enjoying all the hard work when we get to get out camping.

spressomon · 08-09-08, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REZARF

I managed to save a few pics of our first campout after the camera melt down. One for color two for a good trailer shot. Thanks for all the kind words, next winter I will build up the kitchen and cargo drawers as well as all the other little things that need to get done on it, but for now, we are really enjoying all the hard work when we get to get out camping.

Are those leaves dead or is fall hitting where-ever you took those pics?

titanpat57 · 08-09-08, 10:05 PM

What else can be said..It's a thing of beauty and a joy forever. The standard by which all other builds can be compared to. Unwrap the folding chair..pop open the cooler..and crank the top off a cold one Drew and enjoy!! You've earned it!!

REZARF · 08-10-08, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spressomon

Are those leaves dead or is fall hitting where-ever you took those pics?

Nope, there is a pine beetle that is killing all the pines of Grand County in Colorado... can you say forrest fire?

It is sad, but the Aspen, and Blue Spruce are unaffected.

Drew

sseaman · 08-11-08, 10:34 AM

looks like the trailer was meant to be behind the 40

oh yeh, we have had the beetle problem in our area also, sux watching so many trees dieing

Ullr · 08-12-08, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REZARF

I managed to save a few pics of our first campout after the camera melt down. One for color two for a good trailer shot. Thanks for all the kind words, next winter I will build up the kitchen and cargo drawers as well as all the other little things that need to get done on it, but for now, we are really enjoying all the hard work when we get to get out camping.

Thats awesome. Make one for me!

PScottBx · 08-18-08, 10:22 PM

Wow... what else can I say.

Nice

Bx

REZARF · 08-18-08, 11:00 PM

Thanks!

We got a new camera so I am going to go back and fill in a few of the details to get it this far.

Thanks for the kind words everyone! We got rained out last weekend as we wanted to go camping in the RMNP but we had steady rain for 2-3 days and the open top 40 into the high country would have been miz to get there, once there I think we would have been fine.

More to follow.

Drew

STB Power Systems · 08-23-08, 09:29 AM

Hey Drew,

Great job on the trailer, really like the design i have been following the build for a long time, the finished product looks like it belongs behind the 40. Very well thought out, looking forward to some action shots and pictures of the trailer set up in camp.

Thanks for the great build thread Drew, I'm sure you've inspired many to start there own builds.

Scott

REZARF · 08-23-08, 06:03 PM

Thanks Scott-

Your trailer build ain't shabby either bro! We are really enjoying it, using it tomorrow in fact, since we have Monday off.

Drew

TheGillz · 08-25-08, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STB Power Systems

Thanks for the great build thread Drew, I'm sure you've inspired many to start there own builds.

Scott

Sure has!

REZARF · 08-25-08, 10:02 PM

Well, we got out and about yesterday and today in the RMNP. Nice having a world class park an hour from your house. Unfortunatley, we were the talk of the campsite with several folks asking if we were going to have an "open house."

We let all the folks poke their head in and comment on things, I offered a few of the guys with kerbillion dollar RV's to trade straight up... not takers.

You can see the snow kissed Longs Peak in the background and yesterday we had a heard of nearly 150 elk hanging out grazing in the valley below. Fajitas for dinner and a nice nights sleep. Only issue is the crappy rain fly of the tent decided last night it would let go and flap in the breeze. So at 2am I got out and lashed it down with some bungees... ahh rest after that. We woke up to sun shine, elk bugeling, and bacon and scrambled eggs with left over peppers and onions.... I love being outside!

Onto a few pics...

REZARF · 08-25-08, 10:07 PM

We got one of those Kelty Carport Deluxes when Costco was getting rid of them, my in laws bought it for me and I have to say... it would be worth the full price. Lots of covered space, easy setup take down, and the sides can be pitched down like walls, rolled up like a tarp, and you can set the two ends that are on the ground up on two poles to make a canopy/sun shade.

Great unit, I love it! Covers the entrance, ladder and has enough room for two zero gravity chairs and a small table for when the weather stinks. We had a few hours of rain yesterday and it was great to have the shelter from the storm and not have to be in the tent only. Here is a peak inside.

Can you say redneck?

I looked like tarpville next to multi-hundy thousand RVs... priceless.

GzrGlide · 08-26-08, 12:04 AM

Very, very cool!
Gorgeous scenery too.

RHINO · 08-26-08, 06:51 PM

drew that trailer turned out real nice, are you considering it finished or do you have more plans?

titanpat57 · 08-26-08, 08:30 PM

Redneck Hell!!! All those RVer's were probadly wishing they were you...light, mobile, and having a blast! That arched tarp is da' bomb, and looks like all space is used effectively. Thanks for the action pix

P.S. I thought you were going to do the "tarp mod" on the RTT?

SunTzuMD · 08-30-08, 10:29 PM

Sooo . . . When are you going to mass production?

REZARF · 08-31-08, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunTzuMD

Sooo . . . When are you going to mass production?

MMM... I'd have to charge 20 grand to get my time out of them

croozy · 09-03-08, 05:42 PM

Mate just read your whole thread & I must say this is one of the best trailers I've seen.
Real nice work. a credit to you
Cheers
Croozy

REZARF · 09-03-08, 09:19 PM

07-28-08, 07:36 AM	#812
77TLCFJ40 CottonLand Cruisers Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madison, MS TLCA# 13533 Posts: 1,294	Can you give us some details on the safety chains you use? Actually, they look like cables that hold their coiled shape. Thanks for sharing this awesome build. __________________ Lash CottonLand Cruisers Treasurer TLCA: 13533 Madison, MS 02 UZJ100 DD 77 FJ40 "GunRunner": DUI, RDB, Runner Front Calipers, York/Mudrak OBA, Aussie, 8274, Mini PS, Hell Creek Lift, 94" WB, 35x12.50 Hankook MTs, MAF U-Bolt Flips, F-250 Towers, MetalTech Cage, Choctaw Sliders, 8" Tuffy, Tiburon Seats... and a great group of friends who made it possible! 78 Hilux Trailer 08 200 Series for the Little Lady Happy Birthday Squeetie! Kaizen - Continuous Improvement Last edited by 77TLCFJ40; 07-28-08 at 07:37 AM. Reason: spellin'

07-28-08, 06:18 PM	#813
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	I will get to it fellas, our camera is down and not wanting to work for squat... I will post up some pics when I get a chance. As for the Chains, they are actually coiled safety cables... I have enough squeeks and rattles already in the cruiser without giving the trailer any more excuses to make some noise. I'll take a close up next time the camera works. 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.

08-02-08, 03:00 PM	#816
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 601	It continually amazes me what comes out of peoples shops/garages. Really nice job , my hat is off to you sir. Attached Images __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ding-pics.html, http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...b-trailer.html Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted

08-09-08, 07:56 PM	#817
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	I managed to save a few pics of our first campout after the camera melt down. One for color two for a good trailer shot. Thanks for all the kind words, next winter I will build up the kitchen and cargo drawers as well as all the other little things that need to get done on it, but for now, we are really enjoying all the hard work when we get to get out camping. 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.

08-11-08, 10:34 AM	#821
sseaman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,372	looks like the trailer was meant to be behind the 40 oh yeh, we have had the beetle problem in our area also, sux watching so many trees dieing __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 141k---SOLD 98 Avalon 149k 04 Sequoia 74k

07-27-08, 09:52 PM	#811
titanpat57 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beacon NY Posts: 153	Now there's a woman that knows how to please a man..."She got me the letters for my birthday" I want find a girl like that!!...lol When is the pull out kitchen coming together..i'm real anxious to see that lil' treasure! The whole setup rules with an iron hand. Keep the pix coming please!

08-09-08, 10:05 PM	#819
titanpat57 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beacon NY Posts: 153	What else can be said..It's a thing of beauty and a joy forever. The standard by which all other builds can be compared to. Unwrap the folding chair..pop open the cooler..and crank the top off a cold one Drew and enjoy!! You've earned it!!

08-18-08, 10:22 PM	#823
PScottBx IH8Mud4Life Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA...the muddy LA...no movie stars here TLCA# 16251 Posts: 4,091	Wow... what else can I say. Nice Bx __________________ 1982 FJ45 Troop Carrier "Matilda" - - 1996 LX450 "80 in drag" *Bayou State Land Cruiser Association* - www.BSLCA.com - Good friends, a few cruisers, alot of laughs and a bunch of wives making this face --> "If I'm off (which is rare)... I'm in!"

08-18-08, 11:00 PM	#824
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Thanks! We got a new camera so I am going to go back and fill in a few of the details to get it this far. Thanks for the kind words everyone! We got rained out last weekend as we wanted to go camping in the RMNP but we had steady rain for 2-3 days and the open top 40 into the high country would have been miz to get there, once there I think we would have been fine. More to follow. 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.

08-23-08, 09:29 AM	#825
STB Power Systems IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada TLCA# 17501 Posts: 40	Hey Drew, Great job on the trailer, really like the design i have been following the build for a long time, the finished product looks like it belongs behind the 40. Very well thought out, looking forward to some action shots and pictures of the trailer set up in camp. Thanks for the great build thread Drew, I'm sure you've inspired many to start there own builds. Scott

08-23-08, 06:03 PM	#826
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Thanks Scott- Your trailer build ain't shabby either bro! We are really enjoying it, using it tomorrow in fact, since we have Monday off. 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.

08-25-08, 10:02 PM	#828
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Well, we got out and about yesterday and today in the RMNP. Nice having a world class park an hour from your house. Unfortunatley, we were the talk of the campsite with several folks asking if we were going to have an "open house." We let all the folks poke their head in and comment on things, I offered a few of the guys with kerbillion dollar RV's to trade straight up... not takers. You can see the snow kissed Longs Peak in the background and yesterday we had a heard of nearly 150 elk hanging out grazing in the valley below. Fajitas for dinner and a nice nights sleep. Only issue is the crappy rain fly of the tent decided last night it would let go and flap in the breeze. So at 2am I got out and lashed it down with some bungees... ahh rest after that. We woke up to sun shine, elk bugeling, and bacon and scrambled eggs with left over peppers and onions.... I love being outside! Onto a few pics... 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.

08-25-08, 10:07 PM	#829
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	We got one of those Kelty Carport Deluxes when Costco was getting rid of them, my in laws bought it for me and I have to say... it would be worth the full price. Lots of covered space, easy setup take down, and the sides can be pitched down like walls, rolled up like a tarp, and you can set the two ends that are on the ground up on two poles to make a canopy/sun shade. Great unit, I love it! Covers the entrance, ladder and has enough room for two zero gravity chairs and a small table for when the weather stinks. We had a few hours of rain yesterday and it was great to have the shelter from the storm and not have to be in the tent only. Here is a peak inside. Can you say redneck? I looked like tarpville next to multi-hundy thousand RVs... priceless. 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.

08-26-08, 12:04 AM	#830
GzrGlide IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 26	Very, very cool! Gorgeous scenery too. __________________ Mike 98 TJ w/ Cdn M101 in tow 33 x 10.5 BFG MTs 4.88s with Super 35 & Detroit Locker 2 kids seats in back and the wife behind the wheel

08-26-08, 06:51 PM	#831
RHINO IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: valley of the sunstroke, AZ Posts: 2,876	drew that trailer turned out real nice, are you considering it finished or do you have more plans? __________________ 75 BDJ55- biopig

08-26-08, 08:30 PM	#832
titanpat57 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beacon NY Posts: 153	Redneck Hell!!! All those RVer's were probadly wishing they were you...light, mobile, and having a blast! That arched tarp is da' bomb, and looks like all space is used effectively. Thanks for the action pix P.S. I thought you were going to do the "tarp mod" on the RTT? __________________ Fat, Drunk and Stupid is no way to go through life Son....

08-30-08, 10:29 PM	#833
SunTzuMD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 273	Sooo . . . When are you going to mass production? __________________ 1994 JDM Surf RHD 1995 FZJ80 - Factory Lockers, CDL switch and ARB bumper 2002 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD - National Springs Add-a-Leaf 1990 4x4 Short Bed Pickup - Farm Duty in the Ozarks Location - Okinawa, Japan

09-03-08, 05:42 PM	#835
croozy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 44	Mate just read your whole thread & I must say this is one of the best trailers I've seen. Real nice work. a credit to you Cheers Croozy __________________ aussie 40 shorty http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/shed/in...p?id=1120&im=1 It aint a problem 'til it can't be fixed, even then it's only a minor set back

09-03-08, 09:19 PM	#836
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857