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    1998 Aliner Off-Road edition

    These are some of the greatest little trailers ever made. I have had two of them, and absolutely loved them. Much stronger than most think. They have a box tubing main frame with some zmember cross members. The Aliners have a torsion axle. They are a knock offs of the Chalet, but it was a...
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    Expedition Trailer Tire Selection

    In California the posted speed is 55 for all trailers. semi, military and civilian. But the state also has the policy of flow of traffic. If you are running 65 in the right lane and moving with or behind flow of traffic you normally will not have a problem. But the key is to stay in the right...
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    Trailer limitations

    That is one problem of really building a unique unit. Time spent talking to people at the gas station, camp sites and on and on. I just plan to be at the gas station for a half hour on every stop. But it is fun to see people's eyes bug out when they look at it. "You have a tempurpedic in...
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    Expedition Trailer Tire Selection

    Totally agree with Martyn and Mark. The only concern would be with tandem and tri axle trailers. Not many of those on the expedition runs. Your safe, and I would do the same size at the tow vehicle. It helps in emergencies, and I hate to admit it, but have had two flats and used both spares...
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    I want to build my first trailer

    Most will tell you 60/40 and have the trailer level. I do not follow that for numerous reasons. A lot depends on how the trailer is set up, where you carry certain things. IE. Water tank on the front makes the trailer very tongue heavy when full, squirrely when empty. What I have used...
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    Post pics of production teardops and small hard sided campers - no home builds.

    Family of four in a serious off road trailer is a hard hit to be honest. I would take a look at some of the AFrame trailers, by Chalet, Aliner and Rockwood. They have what they call off road versions, not serious, but fire road worthy I think. I drug one around for about 8 years or so and...
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Great work sir. Love the fact that you strayed from the original tear drop design. Not an efficient design for taking lots of things with you. Look forward to seeing how you carry things, what it sets up like. I am leaning towards building an Aframe to see how I can make it work off road...
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    UAV-TD (Urban Assualt Vehicle - tear drop) build

    I missed that you are selling the trailer. I have actually thought about selling mine. My work is requiring it at the time, but may get rid of it after the summer. Just delivered the latest tear drop and have another starting in the fall. Thinking about buying a new small AFrame Chalet and...
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    Side mount bins for custom trailer...

    FMB.com. They can make any size you want.
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    Any reason Jscherb is not required to pay for advertising on this site. He is continually...

    Any reason Jscherb is not required to pay for advertising on this site. He is continually selling his products, using the site for research and then selling them through compact camping and Dinoot. Please look into it.
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    Early Bronco Expo Trailer Build

    Nice Bronco and some great fab work. Most likely not possible with out the great help you have. Anxious to see this develop.
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    Best way to connect body to frame

    I use nyloc nuts on mine. With the upper being steel framed, I have not experienced any coming loose in about 20K. Large washers on both sides help to, or if you can weld the bolt on one side helps to. Sounds like the adventure is about to begin. Lot of good ideas on this site, and everyone...
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    Best way to connect body to frame

    So you have to buy 30-50 to get them at a 1.35 each. Enough for 10 trailers I would guess. 2x2 angle 20 bucks for 20 foot or close to. Plus the angle iron ones would be considerably stronger I think. Three straight sides to weld to, open at the top so it is flat or ground down and then 4...
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    Best way to connect body to frame

    The main problem drilling through the frame is the fact that the bolt or nut will end up on the bottom of the frame. Dragging it across rocks and such will/could cause problems down the trail. I would stick to the brackets and keep the attachment points out of danger now that I think about it.
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    Best way to connect body to frame

    A piece of 3/16 or 1/4 x 2 inch angle will work for the tabs, drill your hole, round the corners and weld to the side of the frame. Will look clean and be very strong. On the outside of the frame will make it easier if it ever has to be removed for repairs. I would be sure to run some hard...
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    Best way to connect body to frame

    Are you mounting a wooden box on the steel frame, or a metal box. You could drill through the frame, insert a pipe through the frame, weld around it if your concern is rust and access to the inner frame. Or as Mark stated make tabs on the side and attach at that point. In honesty drilling...
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    Kimberley Kruiser Off Road Caravan

    Plus the fact that it would not make it 100 yards on a real off road trail here in the southwest. Overlanding is different than off roading and this shows the difference. I am sure it is rated quite highly by that group. Would love to see one on Carvacre or coming down the Rose Garden Hill...
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    Kimberley Kruiser Off Road Caravan

    It looks useless to me. Rather have an Air Stream, and it would most likely do anything this land whale would.
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    How tall is too tall? And how long is too long for mild off road?

    Pictures would help I think. I think it depends on how and where you plan to use it. Running in the east with the woods being so thick, height and width could be a problem. Colorado and shelf roads could be a concern with height more than width it seems. I would assume the wheels fit inside...
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Are you putting skid plates on the water tank. I strongly suggest that you do. I drug mine around for three years never needing them. But once you do, it is a whole lot more work to do it from under the trailer. A real pain in the ***** to say the least.
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