Wagonofdoom - 2015 Outback build
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freshlikesushi
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havent forgotten about you. went wheeling this weekend
ill get you more info the coming days
by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
(click that one, its a video on flickr)
some wear and tear
good control arm by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
good side
dented control arm by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
not so good side
Subaru Outback Switches by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
switches
Subaru Outback Packed up by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
all packed up
camping out by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
cooking some grub
polar opposites by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
ill get you more info the coming days
by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr(click that one, its a video on flickr)
some wear and tear
good control arm by Grant Wilson, on Flickrgood side
dented control arm by Grant Wilson, on Flickrnot so good side
Subaru Outback Switches by Grant Wilson, on Flickrswitches
Subaru Outback Packed up by Grant Wilson, on Flickrall packed up
camping out by Grant Wilson, on Flickrcooking some grub
polar opposites by Grant Wilson, on Flickrcalicamper
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Grant I have that same shower shelter. Wife thought I was nutz but was sold on it after our 6 day trip. I paired it with the nemo Helio pressure washer. Which doubles as a great pressure water source for washing up dishes at the heavy ***** Bass Pro shop kitchen grandpa bought us. But if your thinking of building up a RTT trailer skip the heavy bass pro shop kitchen just design a kitchen set up with the trailer.
freshlikesushi
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im gonna get a GCI kitchen thing
http://www.rei.com/product/881640/g...itDCMBJtao2BUlKXwdFt8hfv8mq5ODrY4waArQp8P8HAQ
dont need all that much space, and i love the GCI stuff.
http://www.rei.com/product/881640/g...itDCMBJtao2BUlKXwdFt8hfv8mq5ODrY4waArQp8P8HAQ
dont need all that much space, and i love the GCI stuff.
By the way, where in the world did you find that fridge so cheaply?!
freshlikesushi
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http://www.openboxdirect.com/-/Appliances-Open_Box,default,sc.html
HUGE update to come in the next day or two.
HUGE update to come in the next day or two.
freshlikesushi
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Subaru Outback by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Subaru Outback by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Subaru Outback by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Subaru Outback by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Subaru Outback by Grant Wilson, on Flickrso new stuff. roof rack and bumper. need to get a few things for the rack, brackets for maxtrax, wire up lights, and then take it all apart to get powdercoated.
PirateMcGee
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Looks cool but it's also starting to look heavy....I would ditch the screen on the side. They look like they add weight and wind noise while serving no purpose other than looking Mad Maxish. Really I would ditch the whole roof rack but I find them mostly pointless in general. Just my opinion.
Usually opinions are based on experiences. So you can fit a canoe inside your rig? He already filled the inside cargo area with a fridge and a drawer system. Where do you recommend carrying additional things? Not to mention he already has an awning mounted on the rack.
I like the build! any thoughts on trimming the front bumper flat to get rid of the factory joint seams?
freshlikesushi
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yeah, cant fit a RTT inside the car....or should you put jerry cans.
I can lift that WHOLE rack up and bicep curl it. its MAYBE 60-70 lbs total.
maybe 15 lbs heavier than my Yakima rack with extension, lower profile, NO wind noise on the side. I do have some at the front, but ill make a fairing to kill that. In addition, There Is no location to store a spare tire in the Subaru cars. They use space saver spares. So I have either the hitch mount I made or roof top. I prefer the roof because I loose departure angle on the hitch mount.
As for cleaning it up. After MAOF and some other stuff, Im going back to Costa Fabrications to have wings fabricated for the bumper to extend all the way around and a rear swingout made to hold this spare and a can. Ill be mounting a pair of pelican cases to the wings on the rack also
I can lift that WHOLE rack up and bicep curl it. its MAYBE 60-70 lbs total.
maybe 15 lbs heavier than my Yakima rack with extension, lower profile, NO wind noise on the side. I do have some at the front, but ill make a fairing to kill that. In addition, There Is no location to store a spare tire in the Subaru cars. They use space saver spares. So I have either the hitch mount I made or roof top. I prefer the roof because I loose departure angle on the hitch mount.
As for cleaning it up. After MAOF and some other stuff, Im going back to Costa Fabrications to have wings fabricated for the bumper to extend all the way around and a rear swingout made to hold this spare and a can. Ill be mounting a pair of pelican cases to the wings on the rack also
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PirateMcGee
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I have experience hence my opinion. I would carry less stuff, pack less stuff, utilize a smaller fridge, take things that don't need refrigeration etc. etc.
Simple cross bars will carry a canoe (or you can go inflatable) and the awning can mount to the rail.
Just my constructive thoughts, it's a Subaru so the point to me is to keep it light, nimble, and retain as much fuel economy as possible.
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freshlikesushi
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I still get 22 mpg on the highway, while carrying the rack, fridge, drawers, tents, sleeping items, food, a winch, steel bumper, bigger tires, and can still sling it down a curvy road if I really want to. Oh, also with a 10 gal water tank full in the floorboard of the back seat. If im gonna go explore, im going to do it as fun and comfortable as i can. This car does it all that I (me, as an individual) requires very well
PirateMcGee
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Great, glad it works for you and you are happy. Not trying to pee in your cheerios.
thatbikefella
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That is looking pretty boss! Roof racks are hard to ditch once you use them a lot. Our little Impreza has a loadwarrior on it, and regular uses include canoe, camping, spare tire/jerry can for long/backcountry trips, home renos, furniture moving, on and on and on. It's like owning a truck, sometimes. It does add weight, but it's weight I'm willing to carry, on my car at least. We try to pack our Scooby like we were backpacking, plus some luxuries, like a Coleman stove, cast iron skillet, etc. Seems to work well. At the end of the day, if you like it, it works well enough, and makes you happy, than give'r!
Stroverlander
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Any issues yet with the spare tire covering the license plate?