I do things a little different. (1 Viewer)

[Taco Jeff]

Up until recently, I had a Four Wheel Camper that went on my 2010 Tacoma. My wife has problems with the discs in her neck that made it difficult for her to get in and out of the camper. So, I sold the camper and then the fun ensued.

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[Taco Jeff]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/73403-Jeff-s-Cargo-Conversion

Above is my build link on Expo. Yes, it got a little carried away.
Jeff

 

[Taco Jeff]

Ok, what an idiot. I will get it right: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/73403-Jeff-s-Cargo-Conversion
Jeff

 

[Taco Jeff]

This is the kitchen in the rear.

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It wound up with 33 gallons of fresh water, 6 gallon water heater, forced air heater, fold and tumble bed, 250 watts of solar panels, 100 amp hour battery and a lot more. Still a work in progress.

Jeff

 

[Taco Jeff]

Interior shot:

In seating position.

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Folded flat for sleeping. Almost a queen in size. Cushions are out right now having the foam changed to a softer foam.
Jeff

 

[Taco Jeff]

This is the front. I made my own mount for the fiberglass 10 gallon propane tank and then changed the ball hitch over to a Max Coupler.

Jeff

 

[titanpat57]

Welcome to Mud Jeff..

It's such a nice build it's a shame you don't post the entire build thread here as well...we don't have very many "cargo conversions" so it would be a treat to see yours start to finish.

Pat

 

[Taco Jeff]

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s*** canned the trailer leaf springs and went full length with shocks. What is not in this picture is the air bags. They were required due to the fact that I forgot to factor in the 250 LBS of water that sets just in front of the axle.

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This is the baffled stainless steel water tank.
Jeff

 

[Taco Jeff]

Under seat

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This is under the bench seat. Water heater and pump.

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This is the FAU. The square duct runs most of the hot air tot he front of the trailer so it wont be trapped under the bed and over heat the unit.
Jeff

 

[Taco Jeff]

My favorite part.

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Ok, don't laugh. I love this awning. And I have owned quite a few awnings. I can put it up in 60 seconds, by myself without looking like an idiot. Wind is no problem.
Jeff

 

[Taco Jeff]

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This is the 32" LCD LED TV. It sets on an articulating mount so I can tilt the TV to set outside and watch. Moldings were not done in this picture.

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Oh, but if you do that, it moves all over the place when you tow off road. So I made a mount that bolts to the back of the TV and then latches to the wall when in transport.
Jeff

 

[Taco Jeff]

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First trip out. Very happy with the way it turned out.
First pic is at Kirk Creek campground and then the second is at Lake Don Pedro.
We had the campground all to ourselves!

Jeff

 

[Rubiconcruiser]

Really nice cargo conversion there Jeff, impressive what you can do with a bit of skill. Welcome to MUD. you'll like it here

 

[Taco Jeff]

Really nice cargo conversion there Jeff, impressive what you can do with a bit of skill. Welcome to MUD. you'll like it here

Thank you for the compliment. I love this forum. I am thinking of switching to a 100 series L/C and this is where I have come to get all my facts straight to make my decision with. I love the look of the 80, but my 4runner has the 4.7 V8, and even with 223,000 miles, it runs like it is new with the perfect balance of torque to MPG. I love my 4runner, just want something a little nicer and off road capable.
Very little flaming here. I like that. I am too old to be putting up with kids remarks.

Jeff

 

[Taco Jeff]

Not my first dog and pony show.

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I thought I would throw this in. This was my Rubi with my Bushwakka trailer.
Trailer is now owned by a very nice guy that lives in Hemet and he has changed the suspension to a really trick four link with air bags.
Jeff

 

[Brentbba]

Saw the exterior and kitchen set up at Mountain Rendevous. Nice to see the interior too! Very sweet.

 

[Taco Jeff]

Saw the exterior and kitchen set up at Mountain Rendevous. Nice to see the interior too! Very sweet.

Don't ever check out my trailer with out stopping and saying hi.(jk)
That was a great time wasn't it. That was actually the first time I had slept in and used the trailer after a 6 month build time. Now we can't stay out of it.
Make sure you say hi next time so we can talk.
Jeff

 

[Brentbba]

Don't ever check out my trailer with out stopping and saying hi.(jk)
That was a great time wasn't it. That was actually the first time I had slept in and used the trailer after a 6 month build time. Now we can't stay out of it.
Make sure you say hi next time so we can talk.
Jeff

You weren't there!

Hope you sucessfully cleaned off the drool we left tho!

 

[greentruck]

Nice set-up!

I like the fact that there's nothing real exotic involved, just thoughtful design and good use of space.

 

[drillduty]

Awesome build my friend..true talent.