New Pioneer Project

[titanpat57]

Hey Dave...looking good so far! When I did my build I turned the ladder so it opened up in the back for two reasons.. 1. Gives me a nice overhang to get in and out the back of the trailer in bad weather 2. You can add the room option under the RTT, which the makes for a nice privacy area. Keep up the progress and posts.

Pat

 

[davegonz]

Yes, I'll probably try that. I guess I'd have to reposition and maybe cut the two aluminum rails on the tent (Mombasa second gen) to do that. I might need to add a rear landing leg to the trailer. I don't want it tipping on me.

 

[REZARF]

David, can you drop one "wing" down? Or would you kill your entry into the trailer? I only ask because there is one HUGE rule in custom trailers for camping...


... MORE FLAT HORIZONTAL SPACE! more more more more more, I fill up every flat surface everytime I head out. YOu have a ready made counter with one folding down. (that and don't burn your marbles off, just ask Adam about that one )

 

[Box Rocket]

David, can you drop one "wing" down? Or would you kill your entry into the trailer? I only ask because there is one HUGE rule in custom trailers for camping...


... MORE FLAT HORIZONTAL SPACE! more more more more more, I fill up every flat surface everytime I head out. YOu have a ready made counter with one folding down. (that and don't burn your marbles off, just ask Adam about that one )

Hey man my marbles are just fine......sort of. It was a little sketchy to see smoke during the "procedure" about a month back but that wasn't my fault.

back on topic.....I like what you're doing here. I think you're going to end up with much more useability from the trailer with modifying the doors like you are. Great work. But yes, be careful about burning your marbles.

 

[davegonz]

David, can you drop one "wing" down? Or would you kill your entry into the trailer? I only ask because there is one HUGE rule in custom trailers for camping...


... MORE FLAT HORIZONTAL SPACE! more more more more more, I fill up every flat surface everytime I head out. YOu have a ready made counter with one folding down. (that and don't burn your marbles off, just ask Adam about that one )

LOL! I've nearly severed several fingers on past projects, but have never burned my marbles.

Yeah, I have checked out several pictures of Conqueror trailers with the fold down counter space and that looks to work really well, I'm just worried that the reach in distance would be too great for accessing stuff inside the trailer. Maybe work out a way to use four hinges (two on top and two on the bottom) that are easily detachable so you can go either way. Like a latch hinge.

I've had several family emergencies these past two weeks and haven't had any time to spend on the trailer. I was going to finish hacking it up and then tow it to the sandblaster, but I just can't find the spare time right now.

 

[davegonz]

I worked on the trailer this weekend and it's about ready to go to the sandblaster. I also rendered this image of what color I'm thinking of using.

 

[lx450landcruiser]

I worked on the trailer this weekend and it's about ready to go to the sandblaster. I also rendered this image of what color I'm thinking of using.

is that a rhino model?

 

[davegonz]

Solidworks 2007.

 

[titanpat57]

Dave

The external frame rack opens just tons of options.....say an easy connect point for a Camping Labs awning, or even a home made model for that matter. Its looking great..the rendering is worth it's weight in gold bro.

Keep em' coming, Pat

 

[davegonz]

Thanks Pat. I wish I had more free time to get this done.

 

[mmw68]

Very cool!!! It's looking great! You have a week to finish it before round up.

 

[davegonz]

Thanks, I plan on getting it sand blasted this weekend, then working on it hard during the week. My wife and kiddo are going out of town for Spring break. Hopefully, I won't cut/smash another finger.

 

[davegonz]

Quick bump...I got it back from the sandblaster yesterday.

 

[titanpat57]

Hey Dave,

Looks great...I thought you were going to cut the angle areas "straight" to accommodate flat doors? Are you planning on using the originals? Either way, looks good!! Is there an estimated time of finish for the build?

Thanks, Pat

 

[davegonz]

Yeah, I am going to make the curves flat. I am just trying to get it ready mount my RTT for a quick trip this weekend.

 

[davegonz]

Here are some pics of the RTT installed and the nose box. I took her to Katemcy this weekend and she sure can haul a ton of crap.

 

[titanpat57]

Rack looks great..high enough to stand under by looks of it. Also looks good and strong for addtional storage(say a front deck...lol)

 

[davegonz]

Yeah, it made a nice awning to sit under. I need to figure out how to incorporate some jacks to keep her from flipping back.

 

[titanpat57]

Maybe with one of those straps they use between the outriggers to add tension? If there's room to flip down and fold up, maybe a pc of pipe with a threaded rod inside for some adjustment

Grabbing for straws...

 

[Old#7]

Just wondering, What are the exact box dimensions? That looks like the perfect size for an offroad camping trailer. If I can't find a pioneer trailer I might have to make one from scratch and match the size. Looks great!