This build won't end-up simple. You'll go all-in...probably with a high-rise mount for your awning so that you can pull the 416 with all of your Cruisers (which will likely include a 40 and a 55 by the time this build finishes).
And the width. And the expense of adapters or changing out the perfectly good M416 stuff. I love the weight and size of this trailer. Anything bigger I could not manhandle around.
These fishing rod sleeves worked great to silence the chains and keep them from catching when you close the tailgate.
I decided to make my FrontRunner bars a solid mount after the trip to Arkansas last month. I love the FrontRunner bars but the clamps are designed for thick OEM roof rails so they didn't grip the tiny 1" tube rail as good as I hoped. This will take the same amount of time to remove as the other. 8 nuts and it's off. Super solid. View attachment 1367939 View attachment 1367940 The Beaver Box slides under the tent but won't go past the crossbar so it's in a solid spot with no real need for straps but I keep one back there if for some reason the tailgate was to open View attachment 1367942 All ready. The FrontRunner wolf packs slide in the front gap so I can take in and out without unloading all the kitchen stuff View attachment 1367943 The FrontRunner stainless table slides under the bars on a tray they sell View attachment 1367944
As for a trailer update. My trailer tires did finally do some rubbing on the close fenders but I also had a s*** ton of weight on the trailer with two rows of greenish Hickory and Oak plus all my #eaf gear on a 2490 mile trip with major off reading. Also when you cut a tailgate into it you may experience some box integrity issues. Two in my group (out of 4) had the rear corners spread. This effects the way my tailgate latches. Because of the way my kitchen box fits I can't weld a solid bar across to tighten it up and a skratchet was not strong enough. I got some slick clips today at Revell Ace and have a ratchet back there that will do the job. I still prefer the low COG of the tent direct on the rails and with that a tailgate is mandatory. One guy that cut his tailgate with us has not had the problem and Another that built his trailer with a frame that raises the tent made it where a tailgate is unnecessary
I also run an extender to open the swing out on my 100 - was literally just wondering how to mount the spare when i stumbled across your thread. Never thought to use the factory unused LC spare tire winch. SMART!!!!
Nice trailer. And I'm going to steal some ideas for mine. Question, how did you mount the box on the outside front corner?
