M101 tailgate & homemade fold out tent... - Page 2

Zekester · 07-22-08, 11:19 PM

it really works well, it's a piece of heavy wall mechanical pipe...tapered at one end, and has a 1/2 " round welded on one end at a 90..I was surprised how easy is slides in and out...

Zekester · 08-06-08, 08:11 PM

attached pic, welding up the pin holders, you can see the swing down supports with the threaded extensions...

Zekester · 08-06-08, 08:15 PM

OK, big changes, it's done, tent mounted, pic 1 loading up for the weekend...pic 2 backing onto the site, pic 3, starting deployment...you can see the tent held in by shock cord, it's fixed at one end, corded at the other, to stretch it out as it unfolds...the trailer is 8X 7, the tent 7 X7 giving me a pad at the entrance...you can also see the swing down supports strapped in...

Zekester · 08-06-08, 08:18 PM

Pulling the lock down pin, one of two...unfolding tent, with the bifold hinge...sliding the pin home through the three tubes, I have higher tension on one hinge, so i can slip the pin easily thru the first tube, then the second...

Zekester · 08-06-08, 08:21 PM

pins in place, tent is supported by the pins...dropping swing down supports....support detail, I have chain loops on the ends, if I need to stake them....

Zekester · 08-06-08, 08:23 PM

slide in spacers to fill the gap at the hinge, makes for a flat floor inside, rhere are 4 42" spacers that slip in...the big drawer, wheels at one end, slides in under the tent...

Zekester · 08-06-08, 08:26 PM

and this is it....the poles can be fitted from the ground by walking around the trailer, the pole for the fly also goes on, then up she goes...also note the ladder, it has pins that slip into holes at the edge of the platform......

2 sheets plywood, 1 gallon sealer, 1/2 gallon paint, 80 feet 1" square tubing, $100 eureka tent...and some odds and ends...

DONE : )

titanpat57 · 08-06-08, 09:03 PM

DAMN Son...you did reaaaaallll good!!! Now that is extremely cool, you know how to make a guy feel bad for dumping a grand into a RTT...lol. Very nice, drawer completes it

Zekester · 08-06-08, 10:39 PM

thanks for the compliments...if you look at the one drawer pic, the wood on top, is like a bench, you pull it out, and the end of the drawer sits on it when fully extended...

I forgot to mention the 5 cans of olive drab spray paint i needed

sseaman · 08-07-08, 08:57 AM

that is one solid looking drawer. Good job engineering the fold out panels.

Mud Shark Rosey · 08-07-08, 10:11 AM

Looks great Mike, I can hardly wait to see it in person.
Dave

Zekester · 08-07-08, 08:23 PM

I know, I need to get down there, or meet you up north....soon i hope...

photogod · 08-09-08, 09:04 AM

Very nice job. I have been trying to come up with an idea for supports for the rear of my trailer to keep it from tipping back and I might have to copy your idea if you don't mind. Nice job on the build.

Zekester · 08-09-08, 09:26 AM

I just slipped the threaded rod into the 1x1, then used shock cord to keep the leg from falling out when nothing is underneath it....

photogod · 08-09-08, 03:19 PM

Perfect! Thanks.

boss73 · 08-10-08, 10:39 PM

Now this looks real good...

GLTHFJ60 · 08-11-08, 06:41 AM

That tailgate is incredible!!! Fantastic job.

crushers · 08-11-08, 05:49 PM

humm, doesn't look anything like the trailer i sold yah... nice job!!

Zekester · 08-29-08, 04:16 AM

up next, splitting the big drawer..and making 1/2 of it a sliding out camp kitchen...

07-22-08, 11:19 PM	#31
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	it really works well, it's a piece of heavy wall mechanical pipe...tapered at one end, and has a 1/2 " round welded on one end at a 90..I was surprised how easy is slides in and out... __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

08-06-08, 08:11 PM	#32
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	attached pic, welding up the pin holders, you can see the swing down supports with the threaded extensions... Attached Images __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

08-06-08, 08:15 PM	#33
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	OK, big changes, it's done, tent mounted, pic 1 loading up for the weekend...pic 2 backing onto the site, pic 3, starting deployment...you can see the tent held in by shock cord, it's fixed at one end, corded at the other, to stretch it out as it unfolds...the trailer is 8X 7, the tent 7 X7 giving me a pad at the entrance...you can also see the swing down supports strapped in... Attached Images __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

08-06-08, 08:18 PM	#34
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	Pulling the lock down pin, one of two...unfolding tent, with the bifold hinge...sliding the pin home through the three tubes, I have higher tension on one hinge, so i can slip the pin easily thru the first tube, then the second... Attached Images __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

08-06-08, 08:21 PM	#35
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	pins in place, tent is supported by the pins...dropping swing down supports....support detail, I have chain loops on the ends, if I need to stake them.... Attached Images __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

08-06-08, 08:23 PM	#36
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	slide in spacers to fill the gap at the hinge, makes for a flat floor inside, rhere are 4 42" spacers that slip in...the big drawer, wheels at one end, slides in under the tent... Attached Images __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

08-06-08, 08:26 PM	#37
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	and this is it....the poles can be fitted from the ground by walking around the trailer, the pole for the fly also goes on, then up she goes...also note the ladder, it has pins that slip into holes at the edge of the platform...... 2 sheets plywood, 1 gallon sealer, 1/2 gallon paint, 80 feet 1" square tubing, $100 eureka tent...and some odds and ends... DONE : ) Attached Images __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III Last edited by Zekester; 08-07-08 at 06:05 AM.

08-06-08, 09:03 PM	#38
titanpat57 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beacon NY Posts: 153	DAMN Son...you did reaaaaallll good!!! Now that is extremely cool, you know how to make a guy feel bad for dumping a grand into a RTT...lol. Very nice, drawer completes it

08-06-08, 10:39 PM	#39
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	thanks for the compliments...if you look at the one drawer pic, the wood on top, is like a bench, you pull it out, and the end of the drawer sits on it when fully extended... I forgot to mention the 5 cans of olive drab spray paint i needed __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

08-07-08, 08:57 AM	#40
sseaman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,372	that is one solid looking drawer. Good job engineering the fold out panels. __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 141k---SOLD 98 Avalon 149k 04 Sequoia 74k

08-07-08, 10:11 AM	#41
Mud Shark Rosey IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 54	Looks great Mike, I can hardly wait to see it in person. Dave __________________ V.P Upper Canada Cruisers TLCA # 12778 1977 FJ40 1989 FJ62

08-07-08, 08:23 PM	#42
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	I know, I need to get down there, or meet you up north....soon i hope... __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

08-09-08, 09:04 AM	#43
photogod I'm really very humble Join Date: May 2004 Location: MN physically, MI spiritually Posts: 1,339	Very nice job. I have been trying to come up with an idea for supports for the rear of my trailer to keep it from tipping back and I might have to copy your idea if you don't mind. Nice job on the build. __________________ 94 FZJ80, factory locked with mods worth more than the truck.

08-09-08, 09:26 AM	#44
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	I just slipped the threaded rod into the 1x1, then used shock cord to keep the leg from falling out when nothing is underneath it.... __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

08-09-08, 03:19 PM	#45
photogod I'm really very humble Join Date: May 2004 Location: MN physically, MI spiritually Posts: 1,339	Perfect! Thanks. __________________ 94 FZJ80, factory locked with mods worth more than the truck.

08-11-08, 05:49 PM	#48
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,706	humm, doesn't look anything like the trailer i sold yah... nice job!! __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 "educate yourself. Sorry if that seems too blunt." John Galt 11-01-08 Wayne in Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca join today

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08-10-08, 10:39 PM	#46
boss73 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, CA TLCA# 16404 Posts: 116	Now this looks real good... __________________ 1970 FJ40 2007 FJ Cruiser MTA4X4.com norcalfjs.ning.com

08-29-08, 04:16 AM	#49
Zekester IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 607	up next, splitting the big drawer..and making 1/2 of it a sliding out camp kitchen... __________________ Zekester SW Ontario, Canada 12/79 BJ40, 3B, Gozzard F/G body, Herculinered, 3" lift, SS snorkle, 8274 M101 Expedition Trailer I/P, but in service 1983 BJ60, slowly whittling it down to nothing 1997 BMW 328is 1957 Porsche 356 replica I/P 1987 Donzi Hornet III

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