That wood stove is the final superb touch. Guess I'll have to keep mine for when I get a trailer!
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That wood stove is the final superb touch. Guess I'll have to keep mine for when I get a trailer!
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Thanks pal...
You aint lived till' you had venison stew cooking all day on the wood stove in the WARM, TOASTY tent...
The trout was like desert!
Thanks!
(good to see you over here so when you get your trailer goin', we can keep tabs on ya'..!)
Here's a few with the finishing touches just added...
Plus a major panel and exterior light upgrade....
Thanks pal...
You aint lived till' you had venison stew cooking all day on the wood stove in the WARM, TOASTY tent...
The trout was like desert!
Thanks!
(good to see you over here so when you get your trailer goin', we can keep tabs on ya'..!)
Here's a few with the finishing touches just added...
http://s328.photobucket.com/user/titanpat57/media/IMG_20130721_195601_zpsb5fe73c9.jpg.html
http://s328.photobucket.com/user/titanpat57/media/IMG_20130721_195109_zps2c1e7065.jpg.html
http://s328.photobucket.com/user/titanpat57/media/IMG_20130721_195641_zpsb0a74f32.jpg.html
Plus a major panel and exterior light upgrade....
http://s328.photobucket.com/user/titanpat57/media/IMG_20130721_195054_zpsea9b12b5.jpg.html
Very nice!!!
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Signed up just to say it really looks even better in person.
Thanks Dave....really hoping to see your new setup here soon as well!
Fantastic build, you do great work and thanks for sharing all of the details. Now that you've had the trailer completed for awhile, did your wife come around to your way of thinking... does she enjoy camping along with you?
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Thank you very much!
She does go...begrudgingly... lol
I try to make it as comfortable as possible for her...I actually tried the shower in the tent and it worked great.
Its not the Waldorf...but its more than comfortable for me
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AWESOME
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Thank you!
Just came back from OEX in Connecticut and used it for 4 days...worked great!
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I thought it might be a good time for an update, as things are transforming and have changed a bit. As I use the trailer, it keeps evolving.
I recently added a Foxwing Awing, and purchased 4 tapered sidewalls. Having set the entire thing up for a 5 day stay at Twin Grove Campground while attending the 8th annual FJNortheasters Run at Rausch Creek, I'm thrilled with my decision to go this route. As some of you may know, the 11' x 11' military Command Post Tent I was using, is in the Classifieds section here on Mud. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/for-sale-military-tent.848532/
It was quite windy when I set it up, so I connected a 5 gal. water can to arms to prevent them from lifting while I set it up. Nine times out of ten I'm alone, so I figured I might as well figure out how to do it by myself. Once it is properly anchored, it's very solid. It was a nice break from the heavier fabric and frame of the other tent. It was quite windy during the entire setup, so zipping and anchoring the walls took some ingenuity. The overall quality of the walls and awning appear to be very good, and the fabric/zippers/anchor points look to be durable. I will update this if need be in future, with extended use pros and cons.
It's actually a bit bigger inside than the old setup, and the angled walls worked much better than I originally thought. The tapered walls add an additional few feet against the outside perimeter, making it even more cavernous. One down side is, it is better set up on flatter ground, as the nature of the tapered panels takes a bit of fitting to conform to uneven terrain, and because of the sheer size, it was not quite as easy to fit to a standard a pull through trailer lot designed to accommodate a travel trailer. There was a sloping hill on two sides of my lot that added a different challenge, but all in all, it worked out.
Another item that will have to be worked out, is closing up the areas between the trailer and awning at the top where it meets the camper, and addressing some sort of zippered entrance door. The way it stands right now, I entered on the kitchen side, between the drop down counter and awning pole. If the bugs were bad, it would've been hard to close up those areas. I think to do it properly, so it looks decent and actually works, I may have to purchase one more tapered wall,and a straight wall, and sew them together. Oz Tent should consider manufacturing window/screen windows in the walls, as knock off Chinese manufacturers have already come out with them.
Immediate future changes include the elimination of the front raising tent section/lid on the camper. It has been a source of occasional leaks (and with the sleeping bags and pillows stored in the nose, it will only be wet when you pull into camp tired, want to set up for bed, and go to sleep right away), and after I opened it up this year, water absorbing into the foam seal (note to self...NEVER use foam to try to create a seal with wood, ALWAYS use rubber), has caused water damage to the birch plywood on the lid, and now it's delaminating. I will fill it in solid, and install new FRP, and new aluminum arms to accommodate my solar panel. another change will be the addition of a Fantastic Fan centered in the ceiling (to make up for the ventilation lost in the front). With the replacement of the front FRP, all the seams will get a new custom bent aluminum trim. Even though the FRP was completely contact cemented, and all joints epoxied, the expansion and contraction of the various materials, make it a source of maintenance and work to keep the nose sealed. After speaking with Tom Hanagan, (who is an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience) from Four Wheel Campers I have a solution to address this, a trim piece coupled with a proper sealant to assure it will never be a problem again.
I also got a visit from my buddy Antman, who brought along his 7 year old daughter on her first big campout...what a great kid, we a good time! He brought his 4runner and his ARB awning room...worked out nicely!
Now for some pictures...and as always, thanks for looking.
and the inside...I tried to set up as much stuff to get a feel of where I would be with room, so the shower and pottie got set up as well. As usual, some thought will have to go into how hang and suspend stuff as I go.
I recently added a Foxwing Awing, and purchased 4 tapered sidewalls. Having set the entire thing up for a 5 day stay at Twin Grove Campground while attending the 8th annual FJNortheasters Run at Rausch Creek, I'm thrilled with my decision to go this route. As some of you may know, the 11' x 11' military Command Post Tent I was using, is in the Classifieds section here on Mud. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/for-sale-military-tent.848532/
It was quite windy when I set it up, so I connected a 5 gal. water can to arms to prevent them from lifting while I set it up. Nine times out of ten I'm alone, so I figured I might as well figure out how to do it by myself. Once it is properly anchored, it's very solid. It was a nice break from the heavier fabric and frame of the other tent. It was quite windy during the entire setup, so zipping and anchoring the walls took some ingenuity. The overall quality of the walls and awning appear to be very good, and the fabric/zippers/anchor points look to be durable. I will update this if need be in future, with extended use pros and cons.
It's actually a bit bigger inside than the old setup, and the angled walls worked much better than I originally thought. The tapered walls add an additional few feet against the outside perimeter, making it even more cavernous. One down side is, it is better set up on flatter ground, as the nature of the tapered panels takes a bit of fitting to conform to uneven terrain, and because of the sheer size, it was not quite as easy to fit to a standard a pull through trailer lot designed to accommodate a travel trailer. There was a sloping hill on two sides of my lot that added a different challenge, but all in all, it worked out.
Another item that will have to be worked out, is closing up the areas between the trailer and awning at the top where it meets the camper, and addressing some sort of zippered entrance door. The way it stands right now, I entered on the kitchen side, between the drop down counter and awning pole. If the bugs were bad, it would've been hard to close up those areas. I think to do it properly, so it looks decent and actually works, I may have to purchase one more tapered wall,and a straight wall, and sew them together. Oz Tent should consider manufacturing window/screen windows in the walls, as knock off Chinese manufacturers have already come out with them.
Immediate future changes include the elimination of the front raising tent section/lid on the camper. It has been a source of occasional leaks (and with the sleeping bags and pillows stored in the nose, it will only be wet when you pull into camp tired, want to set up for bed, and go to sleep right away), and after I opened it up this year, water absorbing into the foam seal (note to self...NEVER use foam to try to create a seal with wood, ALWAYS use rubber), has caused water damage to the birch plywood on the lid, and now it's delaminating. I will fill it in solid, and install new FRP, and new aluminum arms to accommodate my solar panel. another change will be the addition of a Fantastic Fan centered in the ceiling (to make up for the ventilation lost in the front). With the replacement of the front FRP, all the seams will get a new custom bent aluminum trim. Even though the FRP was completely contact cemented, and all joints epoxied, the expansion and contraction of the various materials, make it a source of maintenance and work to keep the nose sealed. After speaking with Tom Hanagan, (who is an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience) from Four Wheel Campers I have a solution to address this, a trim piece coupled with a proper sealant to assure it will never be a problem again.
I also got a visit from my buddy Antman, who brought along his 7 year old daughter on her first big campout...what a great kid, we a good time! He brought his 4runner and his ARB awning room...worked out nicely!
Now for some pictures...and as always, thanks for looking.
and the inside...I tried to set up as much stuff to get a feel of where I would be with room, so the shower and pottie got set up as well. As usual, some thought will have to go into how hang and suspend stuff as I go.
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I can't believe I just found this build! I have been racking my brain trying to figure out a setup that would satisfy all of my needs and this is basically it. I am in awe of ROAM.
If a guy wanted to could he make the doors wide enough in back to be able to fit an atv in there? Would be perfect for me to have it set up as a "toy hauler" as well.
Thanks!
If a guy wanted to could he make the doors wide enough in back to be able to fit an atv in there? Would be perfect for me to have it set up as a "toy hauler" as well.
Thanks!
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Thank you!...glad you like it!...it keeps "evolving"...but I think (and hope) this is the last evolution...lol
I think you could definitely do a micro-toyhauler from this type of design. I think I would -
1. Make it full width (6') to take full advantage of the setup time between stops (unless the extra cabin width is a dealkiller on the trails for you)
2. Don't shape the nose in a point, the angles are fine, but again, keep it full width to maximize storage and bedding space
3. Pull out kitchen (basically instant set up), just add a water line and propane hose
4. Definitely a Pop up or lift up roof, to be able to stand up to get dressed
One thing to remember about these trailers, although their stout as all hell, they don't come standard with 4' between the wheel wells, so to drive a 4wheeler in there you'd have to trim them back (and it's possible, I did it on my "round the house trailer" ...same frame) and probably add a few inches to axle length if you're going to replace it with an electric brake axle.
I'm in the process right now of adding a connection port for my solar panels to charge my batteries, some additional 12v and USB ports for charging devices, new sink, and eliminating the lift up tent section in the front (an occasional source of leaks while driving in rain), and installing a Fantastic Vent fan in the roof
You can be literally be in the middle of nowhere and be very, very comfortable.
Thanks again,
Pat
What's it weigh when fully loaded? What are you currently pulling it with?
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She's around 2500 lbs loaded for a 4-5 day stint.
I pull it with my 4runner, and it seems to be a real comfortable weight. The trailer is equipped with an electric brake axle....so there's no drama there.
Cool. Thanks. Very nice setup.
I'm currently building one from the same base for an RTT to pull behind my FJ40.
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Should be the last update for awhile....lol...not much left to do!
I decided that the front lift /tent section, although nice for ventilation, and a little extra headroom, needed to go.
There was a phantom leak I could never duplicate, and couldn't fix. It won...
I decided once I got the piece off, I really liked the extra light coming in, it was very dark up in the nose....time for a change.
I made a window frame from Azek, and installed a couple of pieces of Lexan. Knowing what I know now, in the spring I'll take them out and have tempered glass cut, because you can't put tint on Lexan, it off-gasses and will bubble. I also installed a new 3 speed Fan tastic fan in the roof, nice 12v ventilator.
I added 3 new dedicated 12v outlets (one for plugging my solar in), and a USB outlet to the interior and exterior, because, well...that's how I roll, and if I ever need to plug in 11- 12v devices...I'm covered
There was some trimming inside that needed completed, so that got taken care of as well.
Some caulking issues were handled, as the exterior has developed some small fissures at the seams from expansion and contraction. This time I used Sikaflex 227...a new paint job is lined before mid August.
Headed out to http://www.overlandfestival.com/event-info/ in two weeks...the summer has been brutal work wise, so it'll be nice to get away and spend some time in my native PA. This is a premier overlanding event with some epic sponsers. Main Line Overland and my friends Ben and Alex from Dirt Road Trip will be serving up tons of gear, training classes, and I'm sure a few war stories. Rumor has the infamous Scott Brady, from Expedition Portal will be sharing some stories of his world travels. Please stop by and say hello, there's always something to eat, and I'm sure there might be a cocktail or two as well.
I'd like to personally thank everyone over the last several years for all the suggestions, help and support along the way...it really was a blast to build, and I'm really glad it was so much fun to share. I've made some really great, new friends because it.
Now for some pics
I decided that the front lift /tent section, although nice for ventilation, and a little extra headroom, needed to go.
There was a phantom leak I could never duplicate, and couldn't fix. It won...
I decided once I got the piece off, I really liked the extra light coming in, it was very dark up in the nose....time for a change.
I made a window frame from Azek, and installed a couple of pieces of Lexan. Knowing what I know now, in the spring I'll take them out and have tempered glass cut, because you can't put tint on Lexan, it off-gasses and will bubble. I also installed a new 3 speed Fan tastic fan in the roof, nice 12v ventilator.
I added 3 new dedicated 12v outlets (one for plugging my solar in), and a USB outlet to the interior and exterior, because, well...that's how I roll, and if I ever need to plug in 11- 12v devices...I'm covered
There was some trimming inside that needed completed, so that got taken care of as well.
Some caulking issues were handled, as the exterior has developed some small fissures at the seams from expansion and contraction. This time I used Sikaflex 227...a new paint job is lined before mid August.
Headed out to http://www.overlandfestival.com/event-info/ in two weeks...the summer has been brutal work wise, so it'll be nice to get away and spend some time in my native PA. This is a premier overlanding event with some epic sponsers. Main Line Overland and my friends Ben and Alex from Dirt Road Trip will be serving up tons of gear, training classes, and I'm sure a few war stories. Rumor has the infamous Scott Brady, from Expedition Portal will be sharing some stories of his world travels. Please stop by and say hello, there's always something to eat, and I'm sure there might be a cocktail or two as well.
I'd like to personally thank everyone over the last several years for all the suggestions, help and support along the way...it really was a blast to build, and I'm really glad it was so much fun to share. I've made some really great, new friends because it.
Now for some pics
Awesome build. Are you going to make a rigid panel (alum or something) to put over the tempered glass for when youre driving? Would hate to see a rock get kicked up and knock out a window. It could be locked in place relatively simply, and removed when you get to camp.
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I really hadn't put much thought in it...it's about 6' off the ground and we'll above the rear tires. I guess I'll have to keep an eye it...thanks for the idea!
Now a few pics from the Vermont Overland Rally
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