Recent content by Stitebunny

Looks pretty stout! Nice job.

My results of threading the tube... nut sert might offer more strength having more threads than just the thickness of the tube.

The moveable portion of the swing out is what twists. So then the receiver part of the moveable portion goes up and down. Then that is amplified at the top of the bike rack and it bounces forward and back. (If that makes any sense!) My van does ride pretty rough though so that is part of it...

I like the swing out. I did one similar. Unfortunately the top bar of mine twists a bit with the full weight on it and kind of bounces. Maybe if it was shorter it wouldn’t be an issue. Trying to figure out a patch for that.

I used cut down angle iron as L brackets with a hole drilled for the bolts. Welded brackets to the bottom of the frame. Then used nuts on the top side of the bolts so you have to get an arm and a wrench up there to loosen them. Can probably get some more pictures this weekend if you need it.

Is amber a requirement? How about a red rear fog light? Have seen several options online in the past. For the work light I would think any led flood light would work great. Probably pretty cheap too. Tons of shapes and sizes are available.

I bought the harbor freight titanium unlimited 200. It’s a dual voltage multi process machine. It’s been a couple years and several projects and is still working well. I haven’t had any issues with it. I’ve really only used the mig function. I do fear finding parts for it if something does...

Not a u joint. He also says Continental conversion 3.5 system. (Which appears to be the owner)

Check out a site called candlepowerforum. More info than you could ever read. I have used a Streamlight everyday at work for years and years and would recommend the brand. Have personally used the lifetime warranty and been pleased. You will just need to look around and see what there is as the...

That does look pretty good! Kinda spendy. Like the bumper too. What kind is it?

I’m looking to add a power distribution block/fuse panel under my van. Supplied by the under body leisure battery bank. It will get mounted out of direct water/mud, unlikely to see deep water crossings etc. Any recommendations for a “waterproof” unit? I live in the PNW and it can stay pretty...

That’s pretty cool!

I have the Rallye 4000 hid pencil beams and they are insane. Can anyone speak to how the halogen version compares? And does anyone have experience with the 4000 fog pattern? That is what I am currently looking into. I would like some good fog lights for the upcoming winter/ski season.

Post bike park camp spot.

What a great trip! Thanks for sharing all of the photos and taking us along!