Still needs some finishing touches so don't be too critical.
As with all my project I had help from several CSC members. I thank you all for your help, advice, and the needed motivation to get it done.
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Off Road Trailer / Base Camp - The light way
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Still needs some finishing touches so don't be too critical.
As with all my project I had help from several CSC members. I thank you all for your help, advice, and the needed motivation to get it done.
LandCruiserPhil said:I set out to build an Off Road light weight trailer to be used as a base camp for longer trips. It needed to have everything, be comfortable for 2 adults and a dog or 2, follow me most places, and could be pulled by an 80 series up hills at speed.
Still needs some finishing touches so don't be too critical.
As with all my project I had help from several CSC members. I thank you all for your help, advice, and the needed motivation to get it done.
Great job Phil!! Can't wait to see it in person.
R U bringing it to the meet on Friday?
Does it open into something bigger or are you just towing a footlocker?
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Does it open into something bigger or are you just towing a footlocker?
A little of both
Picture - Testing early in life.
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2 early to tell
Awesome!
how many rows of rear lights are on that thing
I saw the creation in your driveway when visiting your locker the other afternoon - looking good Phil.
I see you thought through the 90 degree clearance so the trailer doesnt contact the body on tight turns
I see you thought through the 90 degree clearance so the trailer doesnt contact the body on tight turns
Very cool!
Nice!
Nice Job on this.....
Congratulations on a job very well done, as always "Landcruiser Phil Special Edition" stands alone. Looks great, wish I could see it in person.
Phil, story on the tent, take it that was custom made?
What front bumper is that? Your truck brings tears to my eyes. I love the no roof rack clean look.
Very nice job Phil - simple and elegant.
Keeping it light is the only way. On the 10 day expeditions we do every summer into northern British Columbia we have had problems with broken trailers on two of the three trips - all due to too much weight on rough trails.
Just look at what is pulling this beauty LOL....
Keeping it light is the only way. On the 10 day expeditions we do every summer into northern British Columbia we have had problems with broken trailers on two of the three trips - all due to too much weight on rough trails.
Just look at what is pulling this beauty LOL....
I love it! Trailers make great entertainment on the trail
, but great as a base camp. Look's great Phil
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, but great as a base camp. Look's great Phil!
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Thanks for the positive feedback guys
Venturcraft - company now out of business
Front bumper - Modified slee
The design goal in the beginning was under 600 lbs wet. Not official but it looks like I will meet my goal
Venturcraft - company now out of business
Front bumper - Modified slee
The design goal in the beginning was under 600 lbs wet. Not official but it looks like I will meet my goal
put a snorkel on it....way more chicks will dig it.
Slight erection of the tongue is a nice touch!
of the tongue is a nice touch!
