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Mike, I'll try to get some new pics and a list of what has been done to the setup so far. I think I have my wifey talked into going to the Sidecar Associations National event in Hodgekiss (sp?), Colorado next July, 2016. First need to do a few more mods to make it more tracable on gravel. It...

I brought Seika to the Northwest Overland/Touratech Rally in Plain, WA. Learned very quickly that I will have to change the chain sprockets from 15/47 F/R stock to 14/48. With a passenger on board, I really had to slip the clutch a lot to get anyway over rough topography. The one tooth less...

1989 R100GS I have lusted after a Bumble Bee since I first got into dualsporting six years ago. Actually since I first started riding six years ago. I finally found one in excellent condition and jumped on it. It took over a month to pry it out of the PO's hands. He has a fetish for making...

I made it from one of my wife's yoga mats. It works really well. But now I have mounted the tank on the outside of the trailer. I bought the mount from Mario Donavon at AT Trailer.

Well, so much for tread lightly.

Going light this time Just about done getting this new trailer to where I want it. I don't foresee doing RTW trips any time soon, so have kept both rig and trailer light and simple.

Just about ready to rock and roll. Still doing some final touches on the small, lightweight trailer. Planning on lots of small trips with the wife for this year searching for waterfalls (her favorite thing to do).

I think that there is a little confusion about the useage of the "rubber bands". You should have two of them on each side of the tent. They are mounted vertically ~2 feet one above the other. They are located on the non-zip portion of the exterior door flap. If you unzip the door, fold it...

Its really interesting to see how everyone is getting through the night. Using a 1-1/2" memory foam pad, flannel blankets, and a down comforter work great in my Columbus RTT, but the new tent is way to big, and with the center folding hinge I couldn't see how to permanently leave sheets, etc...

Thanks Lucky j, I will have to see if I can get away with folding my tent with the new Teton double sleeping bag I bought it in. It sure would save a lot of hassle not having to stuff that monster bag into its compression sack after every use.

Great combination there grogie! I will definitely be using some of your ideas. The biggest secret of a great overlanding trip is a good night's sleep every night you are out.

I think you guys are on the right track here. I've just reinstalled the memory foam, sheets, and down comforter into the Columbus and hoisted it back up below the ceiling in the garage. It is now ready to install on my roofrack if/when friends or family go off-roading with us. I am going to...

Thanks mucho Jimbo! Where did you get your double sleeping bag? I just found this one on Amazon and it looks pretty good too! The reviews are very positive. http://www.amazon.com/Sports-Mammoth-Flannel-Sleeping-Degree/dp/B000F38YHI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

I've been using a Columbus RTT for over 12 years now. I have loved it's clamshell, easy open and close, design, rugged durability, and easy maintenance the entire time. We added a 1-1/2" thick memory foam topper to the mattress, cotton flannel sheets, and a thick goose down comforter and slept...

Wilbuh, thanks again! The adjustable tracks look just like the ones I was thinking about. I realize that in my situation access to the tie down points will be difficult at times, but feel that having the option of tying down loose gear is better in many occasions than letting it bounce...

Great ideas Wilbah and rayra! thanks!

Justin, we think a lot alike! I have a surplus ARB sliding tray. It will be mounted behind the side door on the left/driver's side of the trailer. It can hold two 7 gallon Reliance water containers. My idea in camp is to pull out the tray accessing the water, set up my old Camp Chef two...

Hi Justin! Wow! Great setup you had there. If I had known about it, I probably would have bought it a month ago. Oh, well..... Two quick points; first, my wife was tired of having to climb up and down into our Columbus RTT on my previous rigs. We are both in our 60's and that trip at night...

Hi rayra! thanks for the input. Your idea would be a bit cheaper, but my idea gives me the ability to move the actual tiedown points to where they will be needed along the mounting track. The silicon sealant is an excellent idea! I will certainly follow your advice on that. Dale

I think that I have the only one of these in the states. It is an Australian Chuckwagon. My buddy Geoff imported in back in the '90's and carried it between the wheelwells of his 60 series LC. I bought it from him and had to remove 4" from its center in order to fit it into my '97 4Runner...