cobound
Adventurer
I just picked up a modified Heilite off road 'camper' from another member. I have a list of mods I'd like to do, but first is getting a battery done so I have some lights in the boonies.
This is what I have - Heilite, 35" muds, 60's camper box and canvas, Torflex axle:
I'd like to place the battery inside the box or mount it underneath along the trailer frame. I don't need to operate much, just a bright light for the outside at night and a low-lite interior light for evenings. I don't ever plan on doing a fridge, for example.
We plan on mostly doing 3 day runs, but we do at least one full week out in the mountains each year. I'm thinking a battery option w/ an inverter of some type and then a 7-pin charging option for a recharge when needed.
What lights are best for long lasting, good illumination?
What are my best, most simple and affordable options here? I simply don't want to be buying new AAA batteries every day we're out, and w/ small kids I don't want to use propane lights exclusively.
I'll be looking for a water container too, mount that under the trailer and get these 7 gal jugs off the tongue. A hand pump is fine, but if I get the right power for it I can look into an elec pump.
I'll then put a basket up front to carry my two Coleman coolers and maybe gas or something. I use the small propane bottles right now, so no need for a mounting location for larger cylinders just yet.
I'm looking for a good canopy system so we have some shade when needed, maybe even a fly for additional rain protection, point me in the right direction.
Ok, while I'm at it...I don't have measurements of it yet but I'll definitely need a new mattress. It's an odd size but what is in there now simply won't do. I need more cush
Lastly, I'll probably weld a receiver tube to the rear frame so I can put a bike rack off the back (no rush there). However, I could also use that to attach a receiver carrier if I did need more gear hauling room (don't want to get to off balance tho).
I'm pretty stoked...feel free to share any thoughts, mods, etc. Because, YES, I'm new to all this :sombrero:
This is what I have - Heilite, 35" muds, 60's camper box and canvas, Torflex axle:
I'd like to place the battery inside the box or mount it underneath along the trailer frame. I don't need to operate much, just a bright light for the outside at night and a low-lite interior light for evenings. I don't ever plan on doing a fridge, for example.
We plan on mostly doing 3 day runs, but we do at least one full week out in the mountains each year. I'm thinking a battery option w/ an inverter of some type and then a 7-pin charging option for a recharge when needed.
What lights are best for long lasting, good illumination?
What are my best, most simple and affordable options here? I simply don't want to be buying new AAA batteries every day we're out, and w/ small kids I don't want to use propane lights exclusively.
I'll be looking for a water container too, mount that under the trailer and get these 7 gal jugs off the tongue. A hand pump is fine, but if I get the right power for it I can look into an elec pump.
I'll then put a basket up front to carry my two Coleman coolers and maybe gas or something. I use the small propane bottles right now, so no need for a mounting location for larger cylinders just yet.
I'm looking for a good canopy system so we have some shade when needed, maybe even a fly for additional rain protection, point me in the right direction.
Ok, while I'm at it...I don't have measurements of it yet but I'll definitely need a new mattress. It's an odd size but what is in there now simply won't do. I need more cush
Lastly, I'll probably weld a receiver tube to the rear frame so I can put a bike rack off the back (no rush there). However, I could also use that to attach a receiver carrier if I did need more gear hauling room (don't want to get to off balance tho).
I'm pretty stoked...feel free to share any thoughts, mods, etc. Because, YES, I'm new to all this :sombrero:
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