Colorado_Outback
Adventurer
I have lurked around Expo Portal for many years, but never posted. Here is my trailer build.
Picked up this 88 Mitchell mounted to a brand new 6x10 Hickman utility trailer on Craigslist the other day. The camper is in good shape for being almost 30 years old, its pretty much original and doesn't show any signs of leaking. The PO resealed the roof and a couple spots and painted it white. He did an OK job.
Planning on pulling it with my Cherokee.
The camper is 950lbs dry according to the PO (not sure about that), the trailer is just under 900lbs so I'm shooting for a loaded weight of around 3K. Max tow weight for the XJ is 5K so I figure I'm in the neighborhood. I'm sure the XJ will benefit from a re gear (I'm stock now) and I know I wont be winning any land speed records at that with the 32's..
Found the vin tag, it was painted with a couple coats of white.
The four X's indicate that it was equipped with electric, stove, heater and fridge.
Not sure what the D.7.6.1003 is or the 008057 its too faded to tell.
I'm trying to find another picture of a tag online but no luck so far.
I Pulled a tape on the base and its 7'6" on the nose, maybe the weight is 1003? (he speculated hopefully haha)
Picked up this 88 Mitchell mounted to a brand new 6x10 Hickman utility trailer on Craigslist the other day. The camper is in good shape for being almost 30 years old, its pretty much original and doesn't show any signs of leaking. The PO resealed the roof and a couple spots and painted it white. He did an OK job.
Planning on pulling it with my Cherokee.
The camper is 950lbs dry according to the PO (not sure about that), the trailer is just under 900lbs so I'm shooting for a loaded weight of around 3K. Max tow weight for the XJ is 5K so I figure I'm in the neighborhood. I'm sure the XJ will benefit from a re gear (I'm stock now) and I know I wont be winning any land speed records at that with the 32's..
Found the vin tag, it was painted with a couple coats of white.
The four X's indicate that it was equipped with electric, stove, heater and fridge.
Not sure what the D.7.6.1003 is or the 008057 its too faded to tell.
I'm trying to find another picture of a tag online but no luck so far.
I Pulled a tape on the base and its 7'6" on the nose, maybe the weight is 1003? (he speculated hopefully haha)