alia176
SILVER Star
Looking good. I was curious as to where will your ATV sit? I assumed it will ride on the treadplate floor but I see that the square tubing frame is welded to the floor!
Outlander Sherpa II trailer...Dial-up beware! (1 Viewer)
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Suspension, axle and wheels on...Galley options pondering...
Got some pics of the trailer today. Rims are my OEM wheels that came with the 4runner. Tires are Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2 (265/75r16).
Rear tire carrier to follow...
Considering the galley option in the passenger side galley box. I will not be getting a Partner stove since I got a Coleman at a screaming good price...
More pics to follow...
Regards,
BWJ
Got some pics of the trailer today. Rims are my OEM wheels that came with the 4runner. Tires are Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2 (265/75r16).
Rear tire carrier to follow...
Galley options
Considering the galley option in the passenger side galley box. I will not be getting a Partner stove since I got a Coleman at a screaming good price...
More pics to follow...
Regards,
BWJ
Damn...
That's some serious eye candy there!!!
Love how they incorporate so much in such a compact footprint.
Noe that's some exciting stuff!
That's some serious eye candy there!!!
Love how they incorporate so much in such a compact footprint.
Noe that's some exciting stuff!
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Here she is...
Here are the pics that I have been able to get. I must say that this process has been 3 years in the making, and it has been worth every minute of it. Big props to all of the fine craftsmen that took part in the build. I could not have done this by myself...Robert Shepherd was GREAT to work with. I have called this man for 3 years bouncing ideas off of him, and this dream is finally realized. I am sure that his shop phone is finally getting a rest. Currently, I am getting my trailer and rig ready to participate in the ORCC / Bass Pro Shops event in early September. Sorry for the driveway pics, I have taken the Sherpa out twice now and it has been Great...
I had all of the front surfaces of the main and fender boxes coated with the Ameraguard coating. Dan Cusumano (Ameraguard of Lee's Summit) did a PHENOMENAL job with the coating. I removed the fuel can holders and implements (Jack, shovel, axe) but other than that He taped it all off. It is a great exercise to see true pros 'do their thing'...Thanks Dan!
More pics to come!
Regards,
BWJ
Here are the pics that I have been able to get. I must say that this process has been 3 years in the making, and it has been worth every minute of it. Big props to all of the fine craftsmen that took part in the build. I could not have done this by myself...Robert Shepherd was GREAT to work with. I have called this man for 3 years bouncing ideas off of him, and this dream is finally realized. I am sure that his shop phone is finally getting a rest. Currently, I am getting my trailer and rig ready to participate in the ORCC / Bass Pro Shops event in early September. Sorry for the driveway pics, I have taken the Sherpa out twice now and it has been Great...
Looks like a need an ExPo sticker...By the way, if a trailer and it's cargo is less than 2,000 lbs total, it does NOT need to be registered in the state of KS!
Closer view of the fender boxes
I had all of the front surfaces of the main and fender boxes coated with the Ameraguard coating. Dan Cusumano (Ameraguard of Lee's Summit) did a PHENOMENAL job with the coating. I removed the fuel can holders and implements (Jack, shovel, axe) but other than that He taped it all off. It is a great exercise to see true pros 'do their thing'...Thanks Dan!
More pics to come!
Regards,
BWJ
Very nice trailer. You mentioned in your original post about hauling an atv and carrying firewood. I assume the 'camping' portion slides out and firewood/stuff would stack inside of the hss frame, and an atv could sit on top of that frame (where the tent is) ?
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Correct ~ there are 6 d-ring attachments and the RTT is removable. Robert wired it with quick disconnects so the box can be lifted out.
Regards,
BWJ
Congratulations!!
I know it's been a long wait but no doubt well worth it!! Major kudos to the builder!
Best of luck with it...hope to see some live action shots posted soon!
Pat
I know it's been a long wait but no doubt well worth it!! Major kudos to the builder!
Best of luck with it...hope to see some live action shots posted soon!
Pat
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Congratulations!!
I know it's been a long wait but no doubt well worth it!! Major kudos to the builder!
Best of luck with it...hope to see some live action shots posted soon!
Pat
Thanks guys for the kind words! I will be getting some action / field shots as soon as I can.
Regards,
BWJ
Looks great! I have been wanting to do something similar myself for a while and finally built the trailer here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech/407237-bug-out-camping-utility-trailer.html
Not as refined as yours but I hope to use it quite a bit in the next few years.
Not as refined as yours but I hope to use it quite a bit in the next few years.
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ekimatuan,
At least I know of 2 families that will be ready if buggin' out needs to occur...Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice trailer!
Regards,
BWJ
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Got the transit bag for the Engel 45 installed. Fridge is on a custom tray fabbed up by Robert. If you ask me, it's about a perfect fit for front compartment...
The great thing about the location is that with the awning deployed with the screen room, I'm cooking in total comfort...:chef: I'm still trying to figure out a system for the galley box...That is the fun part of it isn't it?...
The other side of the front compartment houses the eletrical system. Eventually, my Honda EU1000iA will fit there perfectly. Don't need a tray for that, just some d-rings to tie it down. The battery will run my CPAP machine for about 18 hrs if need be with the Engel shut off...So it looks like I will be needing the Honda pretty soon...or else the entire campsite will suffer from my snoring
...
The Faucet location was somewhat of an issue as to where to place it. We finally decided to go with the front of the box. Robert fabbed up a custom aluminum box cover for it. Here it is coated with Ameraguard...It is removable with two wing nuts.
More pics to follow...
Regards,
BWJ
The Engel is locked into place with a quick release pin. Even the small details are addressed...
The great thing about the location is that with the awning deployed with the screen room, I'm cooking in total comfort...:chef: I'm still trying to figure out a system for the galley box...That is the fun part of it isn't it?...
The other side of the front compartment houses the eletrical system. Eventually, my Honda EU1000iA will fit there perfectly. Don't need a tray for that, just some d-rings to tie it down. The battery will run my CPAP machine for about 18 hrs if need be with the Engel shut off...So it looks like I will be needing the Honda pretty soon...or else the entire campsite will suffer from my snoring
...
The Faucet location was somewhat of an issue as to where to place it. We finally decided to go with the front of the box. Robert fabbed up a custom aluminum box cover for it. Here it is coated with Ameraguard...It is removable with two wing nuts.
More pics to follow...
Regards,
BWJ
Trailer Envy....
It's not just for breakfast anymore....
but in this case, it feel it is warranted...
Isn't there a commandment about "coveting thy neighbor's trailer"...
It's not just for breakfast anymore....
but in this case, it feel it is warranted...
Isn't there a commandment about "coveting thy neighbor's trailer"...
pbgbottle
Forum Lifer
nice ! what size are those propane tanks . i could use one that size?
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The rear compartment was configured with a 15 gallon water tank. We had decided to have the fill valve on the fridge side. Got a brass cap to plug the valve while in transit...
Rear compartment:
I bought an truck bed mat at Tractor Supply and cut it to fit the back. That stuff was tough to cut, thank goodness that I had some straight edged shears to make fitting easy. As you can see there is plenty of storage available.
I currently have a PETT toilet / Trekker Fold-a-privy / 2 lawn chairs / Cabela's large folding table / Plano Sportsman trunk with camping gear / Rubbermaid Action packer (dry food storage) / 60 ft of RV drinking water hose...As you can see, there is plenty of room after all the gear is in...
Fender boxes:
The driver side fender box 'under' the tent is used for storage for other ancillary equipment. I've got my Mombasa awning screen room / REI Alcove / Mombasa rain fly rods / Custom trailer wheel lock...More on the lock later
The galley box is currently 'stuffed' with my Coleman stove / GSI Outdoors pinnacle base camper set / GSI Outdoors Infinity 4 person set / Century 2 piece safety post and propane hose / collapsible strainer / 2 BBQ grill lighters...This system has been MONEY. So far I have cooked some good chow and I am looking for a dutch oven as well...
I am still looking for galley options...as it sits, it works well, HOWEVER, well...you guys know...IT NEVER ENDS!
More pics later!
Regards,
BWJ
Rear compartment:
I bought an truck bed mat at Tractor Supply and cut it to fit the back. That stuff was tough to cut, thank goodness that I had some straight edged shears to make fitting easy. As you can see there is plenty of storage available.
I currently have a PETT toilet / Trekker Fold-a-privy / 2 lawn chairs / Cabela's large folding table / Plano Sportsman trunk with camping gear / Rubbermaid Action packer (dry food storage) / 60 ft of RV drinking water hose...As you can see, there is plenty of room after all the gear is in...
Fender boxes:
The driver side fender box 'under' the tent is used for storage for other ancillary equipment. I've got my Mombasa awning screen room / REI Alcove / Mombasa rain fly rods / Custom trailer wheel lock...More on the lock later
The galley box is currently 'stuffed' with my Coleman stove / GSI Outdoors pinnacle base camper set / GSI Outdoors Infinity 4 person set / Century 2 piece safety post and propane hose / collapsible strainer / 2 BBQ grill lighters...This system has been MONEY. So far I have cooked some good chow and I am looking for a dutch oven as well...
I am still looking for galley options...as it sits, it works well, HOWEVER, well...you guys know...IT NEVER ENDS!
More pics later!
Regards,
BWJ
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Custom Wheel lock...
Finally, the Sherpa II wheel will be 'locked' using a custom wheel lock from Truck Trailer and Hitch of Kansas City. They were the ones that helped me out with the brake controller installation and wiring. If you ever need anything for your trailer, this is the place to go in Kanas City. Ask for a gentleman named 'RC'. This guy knows trailers like no one else.
Anyway, I considered several different kind of wheel locks. The selection ranged from heavy chains 'laced' throughout the trailer to a variety of wheel locks.
When I asked 'RC' about wheel lock options for the Sherpa II, he immediately showed me this one. It is his custom design and I give him big props for the ingenuity of it. Simple yet effective...
It is made of heavy gauge steel. It consists of a sleeve that rests above the spring of the trailer and pops out the wheel spoke. 'RC' said that the 'traditional' chains and wheel locks are vulnerable to cordless sawzalls where as this one would be 'less' prone to sawing due to the proximity of lock, and the damage that would ensue cutting it off...I know that no system is fool proof, however, if they want it that bad, it is going to take quite a bit of effort to get this thing off compared to the other locks.
Here is a close up of the lock fitting over the spring...
I'm thinking this would be a PITA to saw off, perhaps this would be enough to encourage them to go on to the next trailer...
Here is the pic of the lock on the other side of the wheel. We had to use an additional D-ring to prevent the hockey puck lock from moving too much. Remember, this lock is made for small trailer wheels, not 16" Toyota rims...
Final pic of the lock on. Pretty hard to notice this lock from far away. I figure with a Max-coupler removed with a hitch pin hole locked, and this wheel lock on. If the stinkin' thieves overcome all of these obstacles, they can have this trailer.
More field pics to come!
Regards,
BWJ
Finally, the Sherpa II wheel will be 'locked' using a custom wheel lock from Truck Trailer and Hitch of Kansas City. They were the ones that helped me out with the brake controller installation and wiring. If you ever need anything for your trailer, this is the place to go in Kanas City. Ask for a gentleman named 'RC'. This guy knows trailers like no one else.
Anyway, I considered several different kind of wheel locks. The selection ranged from heavy chains 'laced' throughout the trailer to a variety of wheel locks.
When I asked 'RC' about wheel lock options for the Sherpa II, he immediately showed me this one. It is his custom design and I give him big props for the ingenuity of it. Simple yet effective...
It is made of heavy gauge steel. It consists of a sleeve that rests above the spring of the trailer and pops out the wheel spoke. 'RC' said that the 'traditional' chains and wheel locks are vulnerable to cordless sawzalls where as this one would be 'less' prone to sawing due to the proximity of lock, and the damage that would ensue cutting it off...I know that no system is fool proof, however, if they want it that bad, it is going to take quite a bit of effort to get this thing off compared to the other locks.
Here is a close up of the lock fitting over the spring...
I'm thinking this would be a PITA to saw off, perhaps this would be enough to encourage them to go on to the next trailer...
Here is the pic of the lock on the other side of the wheel. We had to use an additional D-ring to prevent the hockey puck lock from moving too much. Remember, this lock is made for small trailer wheels, not 16" Toyota rims...
Final pic of the lock on. Pretty hard to notice this lock from far away. I figure with a Max-coupler removed with a hitch pin hole locked, and this wheel lock on. If the stinkin' thieves overcome all of these obstacles, they can have this trailer.
More field pics to come!
Regards,
BWJ
If I may be so bold....
How much was said locking device?
Thanking you in advance
How much was said locking device?
Thanking you in advance
