Swift said:
Those Drifta's look like a fancier version of something I used to use: the "Grubby One" chuck box (http://blueskykitchen.com/Grubby_One.html).
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Those Drifta's look like a fancier version of something I used to use: the "Grubby One" chuck box (http://blueskykitchen.com/Grubby_One.html).
I use these, the kitchen i made myself, it has a 2 burner stove with griller and filtered water run by a 12v pump.
The campfire gear is made by Hillbilly.
http://www.campingwithhillbilly.com/
Baz.
The campfire gear is made by Hillbilly.
http://www.campingwithhillbilly.com/
Baz.
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Green Ganesha said:
if i see that trailer, its mine.
thats thing kicks ass. although i have seen your truck around town, i have never seen it with the trailer attached. sweet setup.
(i am in Pasadena)
Badfysh said:
Thanks for the warning! I'll be sure to keep a wary eye out around town for your levitating DII. But bring bolt-cutters; the trailer's innards are secured by a total of 26 padlocks. (That's how it came, actually, and fortunately all keyed alike.)
That Hillbilly setup looks cool. Do the folding handle pans work on the CampStand? About how much does the large fry pan weigh?
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luckily it has morphed into a totally different truck since it learned to fly. doesnt look anything like that picture now. so you wont know it was me that took it until its too late 
after seeing your trailer yesterday, i decided that once i get the LR3 i will HAVE TO get one of those trailers. i looked at adventure trailers here in so cal. about 6-10K depending on options.
any advice you can offer in terms of options and or mfr's would be appreciated.
after seeing your trailer yesterday, i decided that once i get the LR3 i will HAVE TO get one of those trailers. i looked at adventure trailers here in so cal. about 6-10K depending on options.
any advice you can offer in terms of options and or mfr's would be appreciated.
Badfysh said:
Well mine is a CampaATT, made by Chris Cole in Ohio: http://www.campausa.com. I bought it through Rover Accessories, before Charles moved to Texas, and they have some pricing details on their website: http://roveraccessories.com/trailer1.htm. It works out to be more expensive than most of the alternatives, but in my opinion is a superior product.
Of course, the selection depends on your intended use and priorities. I spent about a year researching, starting with teardrop trailers, and ending up in the expedition category.
The criteria I considered important:
- Hubs matched to my Rover's bolt pattern. Track width similarly matched.
- A very abuse-tolerant suspension.
- Brakes (I'm in the process of switching from surge to electric)
- Washboard-proof construction (this ruled out the teardrops, which would have eventually rattled to pieces)
- Fast and easy campsite setup and takedown
- A lot of storage space to accomodate my perennial overpacking, organized to maximize easy access to everything.
- A design that would be easy for me modify on my own.
- Plus I liked the idea of stainless or aluminum construction to minimize corrosion.
Size-wise, I'd go for as small as will accomodate your gear/tent/whatever. It's nice to match your towing vehicle's track-width too. Weight distribution relative to the axle is important too, and determines your tongue weight. Too much to the rear makes for an unstable ride. Too much forward and you're loading up your truck's rear suspension.
The CampaATT is all stainless steel: C3R12 for the chassis and 304 for the bins and body. Rust-free is definitely nice. If I was starting from scratch, I might consider aluminum, to cut down weight. Plus, given my limited shop, it's a lot easier to fabricate with aluminum than stainless.
The CampaATT is all stainless steel: C3R12 for the chassis and 304 for the bins and body. Rust-free is definitely nice. If I was starting from scratch, I might consider aluminum, to cut down weight. Plus, given my limited shop, it's a lot easier to fabricate with aluminum than stainless.
OkieRover,
I bought an old military trailer and am in process of exploring modifcations. Price was good and I remember them as being sturdy from my USMC days.
I bought an old military trailer and am in process of exploring modifcations. Price was good and I remember them as being sturdy from my USMC days.
Where did you get the old military trailer?
I've seen several places and most start around 750$ and go up.
I remember those trailers from my USMC days as well.....
Semper Fi.
1982-88 Fox Battery, 2/14th
I've seen several places and most start around 750$ and go up.
I remember those trailers from my USMC days as well.....
Semper Fi.
1982-88 Fox Battery, 2/14th
The sizes and dimensions for my trailer I borrowed from
The Mil spec trailer website, what they did'nt have sizes for I scaled off
the photos when enlarged.
I set my axle to the rear of the trailer, as per their design to give me a longer wheel base, so reversing is easier.
With the container full and cool box full, its about 40-60lbs on the hitch.
I looked at the ex military ones too, theres a mob in canada that'l ship down to the states, they have a bunch of newish design ones.
issue with the ex military ones is the weight, as they are over designed.
With mine fully loaded I can still lift a wheel off the ground
The cheapest built ones i found in the US were the ones Trevor mentioned earlier in Cali.
To me they are the way to go for expedition and or trips, you arrive, park, set up and your done, you can then cruise around the local area
without tons of gear on/in the truck..
The Mil spec trailer website, what they did'nt have sizes for I scaled off
the photos when enlarged.
I set my axle to the rear of the trailer, as per their design to give me a longer wheel base, so reversing is easier.
With the container full and cool box full, its about 40-60lbs on the hitch.
I looked at the ex military ones too, theres a mob in canada that'l ship down to the states, they have a bunch of newish design ones.
issue with the ex military ones is the weight, as they are over designed.
With mine fully loaded I can still lift a wheel off the ground
The cheapest built ones i found in the US were the ones Trevor mentioned earlier in Cali.
To me they are the way to go for expedition and or trips, you arrive, park, set up and your done, you can then cruise around the local area
without tons of gear on/in the truck..
Okie - I picked up my military locally in SoCal, but have seen a number of them around the country. If you live near a military base your chances are higher of finding one.
UK4X4 - I would disagree on the weight. My M416 is less than 700 lbs and pulls fine on my RRC. I think the Canadian ones are a little heavier, but newer.
As a side note, I located my trailer, bought it a have used it, verses sending alot of time on design, material and fab costs. I do like the new generation of off-road trailers, but on my budget I would rather put the hard earned dollars into my rig verses the trailer.
Good luck and Semper Fi.
1977 -1988 G-2
UK4X4 - I would disagree on the weight. My M416 is less than 700 lbs and pulls fine on my RRC. I think the Canadian ones are a little heavier, but newer.
As a side note, I located my trailer, bought it a have used it, verses sending alot of time on design, material and fab costs. I do like the new generation of off-road trailers, but on my budget I would rather put the hard earned dollars into my rig verses the trailer.
Good luck and Semper Fi.
1977 -1988 G-2
Here is the camp kitchen I use in my 12x14 wall tent for hunting. I use a wood burning barrel stove instead of gas stove so I get heat and cooking ability. The chuck box rocks. I purchased the kithcen and chuck box from Cabelas. The chuck box comes either stocked or empty. I got it stocked.
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Hey... if you know anyone that wants a cylinder stove, like this:
http://davistent.com/davisTent/html/PeakWoodStove.html
PM me, I will make a deal on it, used for maybe 10, 2 day trips max.
Burns coal/wood wicked good. Heats 14x16 no problemo.
Brian
http://davistent.com/davisTent/html/PeakWoodStove.html
PM me, I will make a deal on it, used for maybe 10, 2 day trips max.
Burns coal/wood wicked good. Heats 14x16 no problemo.
Brian