I picked up a CVT Denali tent a while back and put it on my LC and while it was cool having it on there for trips, getting it on and off was the biggest PIA i've ever experienced. The tent weights over 300 LBS and you either have to have 6 guys or a gantry to get it on or off. So I found a nice little M100 in really good condition and my friend is helping me with building a frame stand for it.
So far these are the conditions of the build.
1. Easy to remove and put onto the trailer or any M100 or similar trailer. (My trailer had a tailgate in it when I bought it, the previous owner made the mod and did a decent job of it). If there's any marketable interest in this we're going to maybe try to sell these.
2. Drawers, and a bedslide. I'm still debating if I want to put my fridge in the trailer or leave it in the LC.
3. Battery, Generator, and solar capable.
4. Remotely operated with manual override.
5. Actuators must be easily removed in case one goes bad and has to be replaced.
6. Adaptable, if you look at the frame, the ends are left open intentionally so we can use brush guards, gas can mounts, fishing rod, canoe, kayak holders, etc.
7. The main thing is to be able to remove it from the trailer when required without any tools or people.
The frame was done on CAD and stressed tested. My friend is an engineer by trade and he designed it to be light weight but strong.
The frame is not anywhere near finished so any comments are greatly appreciated. We're both new to this and welcome the help and knowledge you can give. Pictures are probably out of sequence.
So far these are the conditions of the build.
1. Easy to remove and put onto the trailer or any M100 or similar trailer. (My trailer had a tailgate in it when I bought it, the previous owner made the mod and did a decent job of it). If there's any marketable interest in this we're going to maybe try to sell these.
2. Drawers, and a bedslide. I'm still debating if I want to put my fridge in the trailer or leave it in the LC.
3. Battery, Generator, and solar capable.
4. Remotely operated with manual override.
5. Actuators must be easily removed in case one goes bad and has to be replaced.
6. Adaptable, if you look at the frame, the ends are left open intentionally so we can use brush guards, gas can mounts, fishing rod, canoe, kayak holders, etc.
7. The main thing is to be able to remove it from the trailer when required without any tools or people.
The frame was done on CAD and stressed tested. My friend is an engineer by trade and he designed it to be light weight but strong.
The frame is not anywhere near finished so any comments are greatly appreciated. We're both new to this and welcome the help and knowledge you can give. Pictures are probably out of sequence.