Recent content by Bakes5

I have spent more on a rear wheel for my bike...but then again it's a pretty sweet rear wheel.

Been out for a bit. Something about work and 4 kids. I am going to put a bar right down the middle. That will keep everyone on their own side, eliminate the sag in the middle and add an additional bit of structure to keep it from flexing. It is made with 14 guage 1x2 steel. I've tried it...

Not really a big fan of the Mombassa style tents. I want something that doubles as a roof top carrier for all things sleeping. I Will be using differrent stuff for the "canvas." For the floor I may actually use standard trampoline fabric. For the inner tent portion I will probably use...

Anybody out here made their own roof top tent? Got any pics? I am in the process (bought the steel and have cut out the floor pieces) of building one. Basically think of the Maggiolina Columbus except that instead of a fiberglass shell, it has a steel frame, a trampoline floor and a "soft"...