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23 May 2013, 12:37,
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uks
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Starting building expedition trailer
Just got back from picking up a sorry looking sankey narrow track. As you might expect the chassis is sound but the tub is pretty rotten maybe be able to weld some new metal in but that's for later.
This week end will be stripping off the tub and stripping the chassis ready for shot blasting back to bare metal. The chassis will be primed and a few coats of chassis paint applied. The chassis will be rebuilt using the parts that I can plus a few new parts.
Will be building a new body for it along these lines http://http://www.desert-wolf.com/index....&Itemid=17
Will keep you updated with the progress.
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23 May 2013, 12:53,
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NorthernRaider
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RE: Starting building expedition trailer
Link doesnt work mate, but looking forward to the project non the less.
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23 May 2013, 13:13,
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uks
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RE: Starting building expedition trailer
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23 May 2013, 13:19,
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RE: Starting building expedition trailer
So it's a trailer with a roof rack. Sounds very capable.
Are you going to leave it loaded and ready to go, or is it something you plan on loading up and shipping off with?
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23 May 2013, 13:32,
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uks
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RE: Starting building expedition trailer
Bit more than that.
It will have a slide in and out cooker/sink combination
A expedition fridge/freezer
Fitted gas bottle(s)
Water tank 75-100 litres with a 12 volt pump
12 volt wiring and 240 volt wiring
2 X 110 amp batteries charged by the vehicle or a solar panel
A 850 w generator will also be fitted
Trailer roof tent fitted
Fitting for water and fuel jerry cans
The trailer will be fully loaded a part from food at all times. I idea is to hitch up and go off for weekends at the drop of a hat, OR if a shtf situation a rose.
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23 May 2013, 13:48,
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NorthernRaider
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RE: Starting building expedition trailer
A yes I have seen the Fox and similar trailers on Aussie survivalist forums, I also saw a DIY one over here where the owner used a Magialioni roof tent ontop a modified trailer and PV panels ontop of the roof tent.
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23 May 2013, 14:11,
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RE: Starting building expedition trailer
This might give you some ideas,..I would love one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpauUSmtJmA
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23 May 2013, 20:04,
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RE: Starting building expedition trailer
This type of trailer is all the rage in South Africa at the moment. A lot of people put roof top tents on top of them, meaning you can pitch camp, unhitch the trailer and drive off for a reccy / safari drive, etc, without having to pack everything away.
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23 May 2013, 23:47,
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RE: Starting building expedition trailer
(23 May 2013, 13:32)uks Wrote: Bit more than that.
It will have a slide in and out cooker/sink combination
A expedition fridge/freezer
Fitted gas bottle(s)
Water tank 75-100 litres with a 12 volt pump
12 volt wiring and 240 volt wiring
2 X 110 amp batteries charged by the vehicle or a solar panel
A 850 w generator will also be fitted
Trailer roof tent fitted
Fitting for water and fuel jerry cans
The trailer will be fully loaded a part from food at all times. I idea is to hitch up and go off for weekends at the drop of a hat, OR if a shtf situation a rose.
All of that and nowhere to hang a shirt! Haha, I'm kidding mate.
Sounds amazing!!!
Good reminder though, I need to sort out better genny!
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