M416 Hybrid

[Ohio Boo]

 

[Ohio Boo]

 

[Ohio Boo]

 

[Ohio Boo]

 

[Ohio Boo]

Looking for some assistance. I just realized I titled this thread with a name that was already being used. I feel terrible and want to rename the thread. I am having trouble figuring out how to. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[/dev/m416]

No worries, thread titles are no biggie. People search for things and wade thru the results to see what interests them.

Trailer is uniquely yours - you did a great job and you're out in the world enjoying it. Nice!

 

[Ohio Boo]

Looking for some input from people on the forum. I have about 10k miles on the trailer now and have enjoyed its flexibility. I was thinking about using some material I have for a simple shade. Today I messed around in the driveway trying to figure out a simple way to attach it. It seems a little low but works if you are sitting just hanging out. Don’t pay attention to how I was supporting. Just using what was laying around to set it up. You get the general idea.

What are your thoughts?

 

[Ohio Boo]

Today I decided to put the trailer on a diet. I really liked the look and the security the metal diamond plate offered but it simply was too heavy. Once removed I’d have to estimate the trailer lost 150-200 pounds. I mean that thing is heavy! The second dislike was the rack I built. Without the RTT mounted, the rack looked ok using the angles I did but the tent’s size made the rack look disproportionate. Without the diamond plate and rack, the trailer is so easy to move around by hand.

 

[Ohio Boo]

I am keeping the lid’s main structure and either mounting the RTT directly to it or figuring out plan B (not sure what that is just yet). If I don’t cover it, I’ll have to make sure whatever sits in the trailer is in a plastic box or fine getting wet. If I build a new rack, it’s definitely going to span the entire length and width of the trailer. Anyway I look at it, I have some thinking to do.

 

[Ohio Boo]

For giggles, I mounted the tent directly to the lid and set it up. My concern is it’s too close to the ground and I will get tired of bending over to get inside it.

 

[Ohio Boo]

While planning our next trip that will definitely involve mountain biking, I decided a rear hitch for the bike rack is in order. A stop at our local Tractor Supply got us a receiver hitch. Here it is notched in and ready for the welder.

 

[Ohio Boo]

Here it is welded in with some reinforcements to the next crossmember. This should keep any bounce out of it.

 

[Ohio Boo]

The finished product ready for some paint.