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You will probably find that a standard utility trailer's axle placement doesn't match up to the truck bed fender location. Generic trailers are usually at the 60/40 mark and trucks are typically 50/50 or close to it. Also, the pickup chassis is really narrow compared to most trailers so there...

https://compactcampingstore.com/collections/trailer-racks/products/no-weld-trailer-rack-towers https://compactcampingstore.com/collections/trailer-racks A lot of people use those and they seem to be nice. Don't have any personal experience with them. There was a report from one member here...

I think you would be surprised just how useful a Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer really is. Not just for camping but general hauling everything else. They are perfectly fine behind something like your CRV. It's actually better to tow them with smaller vehicles as the trailer is so small it...

Those HF trailers can be quite a bang for your buck, I have owned a couple of them over the years with really good service. One thing to consider: the slipper springs on them are stiff and slap the chassis when the thing bounces around; it can be pretty aggravating listening to it. You can...

Nice looking trailer. I like the color a lot - is it off the shelf?

You don't have to pack it in the for the season, fall and winter are a great time to visit Death Valley!

Airbags are a popular spring choice for custom suspension since they are so easily adjustable. As far as materials selected, the old engineer's adage applies: it depends. There is simply not enough information presented for anyone to make sound suggestions. If you do an image search for...

That was a common project found in Boy's Life magazine back when I was in the Scouts. Funny, I haven't thought about those home made fire starters in many years. They worked well and since there weren't as many affordable commercially available alternatives at the time they were well worth the...

Bravo, very clever. Will be shamelessly stealing that idea.

I didn't think it possible, but it appears Yeti may have indeed created the peak Broverlander item. Forty bucks for a 5 gallon plastic bucket with a Yeti logo. Its hard to believe the market would bear that...

Paper plates have always been my go-to campfire starter as well.

LOL I ended up pulling a 20 year stretch after some poor decision making when young... You know the difference between being at sea and being in jail? Only one carries the risk of drowning!

From the article: This particular project has been going on for 16 months Any performance gains wouldn't be worth that much mucking about for me no matter how little cash is in the project. Pretty sure I can fine tune a simple pair of pickup truck leaf springs a little faster than field...

Timbren alternative? Straight axle and leaf springs. There's just no reason to beat your head against the wall when a simple and perfectly effective solution has been with us literally since horse and buggy days...

Lots of good info in this post regarding how to measure, thanks! My "rule of thumb" is 1.5" clearance from tire sidewall to closest contact point of the trailer, whatever that may be; fender well, chassis, etc. Just like with lifted trucks or hot rods, start with your actual tire/wheel combo...

The good old underway prison tray. I haven't eaten on those in years, now I want some just for the nostalgia! The earlier stainless steel versions were my favorite.

The small ones are for sure nicer to carry and load and are great if all you do is run a stove or grill for a couple meals - super convenient. They beat the heck out of the little green bottles for space utilization vs. fuel capacity. As far as space savings with the 11 LB tanks it depends...

I dabbled with the "cool guy" smaller tanks for a while. At the end of the day the ubiquity of the 20 LB BBQ tank just overwhelmed the size and weight convenience of the smaller tanks. I also found that when the little ones needed re certification, the local place wanted almost as much as a...

With all due respect to our valiant Marines and steadfast Sailors, the finest American sea going service has always been and always will be the USCG! Semper Paratus brothers??

Semper Fi! thanks for your service. Semper Paratus!