AA1PR's M416 Trailer Build Thread..

[AA1PR]

not much of an update

I wasnt happy & was embarassed with my makeshift table I had fabbed for the M416

its not much, but I needed it


I've been meaning to get one of these if I came across one, & today was my day


I was going to get the 6foot version but found with my injury I could hardly lift it, so instead opted for the 4ft version that folds in half


I think it'll be enough for our needs, $37 at Kmart on sale, wish we had more stores around as most of you will likely respond you see them cheaper

 

[AA1PR]

getting ready for summer...
& today I added one of these to the mix as well, its only8'X8' but will fit my needs nicely
in conjunction with my homebrew awning we ought to have enough shade/cover etc

 

[AA1PR]

sadly the table isnt as high as the 6' version I had before, though my daughter likes it


the canopy was a challenge to erect, with my injury I couldnt get it setup properly
one of my ham radio friends is selling me the awning off his popup camper he is junking & I'll add that to the mix instead


so that'll be coming soon I hope for summer camping season

 

[Titanpat57]

sadly the table isnt as high as the 6' version I had before, though my daughter likes it


the canopy was a challenge to erect, with my injury I couldnt get it setup properly
one of my ham radio friends is selling me the awning off his popup camper he is junking & I'll add that to the mix instead


so that'll be coming soon I hope for summer camping season

What I use to do when I had to set up the pop up alone, was anchor one leg to a picnic table or trailer or bumper. Then just walk out the individual corners while pushing up.

Took a couple trips around the circle, but was pretty easy to do once I got the hang of it. The table looks like it would be nice and easy to clean..I'd just be careful with the stove or grill cooking on it. Seems like there's never enough flat surface in camp.

Have fun!

 

[AA1PR]

What I use to do when I had to set up the pop up alone, was anchor one leg to a picnic table or trailer or bumper. Then just walk out the individual corners while pushing up.

Took a couple trips around the circle, but was pretty easy to do once I got the hang of it. The table looks like it would be nice and easy to clean..I'd just be careful with the stove or grill cooking on it. Seems like there's never enough flat surface in camp.

Have fun!

Ah Thanks

Yes I'll never cook on that table, it'd melt in the blink of an eye

I'll try that trick with the awning

 

[AA1PR]

The youngest wanted to go camping & the weather looked Ok so off we went to Moosalamoo campground


got the tarp setup off the back of the trailer with my homebrew poles, it was starting to mist &
reminded me of the PNW a bit


I dug a small trench maybe an inch deep or so to channel the water away from us if it did downpour
after I started the campfire & before the downpour...


little one setup the table to her height which wasnt all that bad since the tarp was low anyways



got a shot looking back in , sorry for my ugly mug in the way


& then the thunder boomers & lightning overhead came right over us, I decided it was time to leave when that happened
Never did get my hammock setup either

video soon to follow

 

[AA1PR]

& then the weather turned for the worse

 

[AA1PR]

I got these UK Overland decals installed, a great group there, many thanks

 

[AA1PR]

Traded 2 of my decals for these 2
These are going on my M416 trailer, along with the rest, Many thanks @overland Indiana