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  1. elmo_4_vt

    DRE's New FWC Project

    I just wanted to through a thread up to document my new camper setup and get some opinions on some of the modifications. So after a few years of camping with my family in a tow-able home-built camper, we've decided that we want to start going out more and take more toys with us, while...
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    Base Camp - Small Off-Road Toy Hauler - Slide-out Kitchen

    Hey All, We've decided to sell our home built camper that we've been using for the last 3.5 years. The trailer is based off of a heavy duty, steel frame, 6x12 cargo trailer with a V-nose in the front for aerodynamics and extra storage. You can reed the full build on Expo that was posted...
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    Trailer Question - Old Steel, or New Aluminum?

    So, as the title suggests, I need some advice. As with many people reading this particular board, I have a trailer addiction. Currently, I have my "camper", a 4x8 for general yard work and to tow behind my car, and a 6x12 for bigger tasks to tow behind my truck. My question pertains to the...
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    CampMate Chuck Box

    Trying to clean out my garage and no longer have need for my chuck box. Looking to get $60. Would definitely prefer a local sale around Wilmington DE/Philly, but will ship if there is no local interest. Shipping would be actual costs passed on to buyer. Shipping estimates look to be high...
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    Elmo's New Toy Hauler Build

    Hey All, I just put my deposite down yesterday on my new trailer. So I thought I'd start a long winded build thread for some help and ideas when needed and documentation of the build in case it helps anyone out like all the threads I've already read on here. For the past couple of years...
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    Eezi Awn Globtrotter

    Hello all, I've gotten all the camping in that I'm going to this year, and I want to start on a new project. Therefor I'm going to try and sell my current setup. Globtrotter is up for sale for $2,000, or The trailer and tent for $3,750 The camper is basically made from a custom frame and...
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    Insurance Question

    Hey, Quick question for the vast knowledge of the readership... I have full coverage on my truck and I'm getting to the point that the book or Market value of my Bronco is not even close to where it would need to be if I needed to replace it from a theft or total loss accident. It's just...
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    Triumph Tiger 800XC info?

    I just saw that Triumph is coming out with a new 800cc adventure bike. They have the specs on the web-site now and it seems pretty impressive. Here is the Tiger 800XC the Triumph US web site. There are a couple good videos on YouTube, but I haven't seen any good comparisons yet. Does anyone...
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    Elmo's Custom Trailer and Globe-Trotter

    Unfortunately, I'm going to have to sell my camper. It's basically made from a custom frame and suspension (with shocks), lightweight Aluminum Utility bed, and an Eezi-Awn Globetrotter Tent section. It weighs about 2100lbs fully laden with ALL the camping supplies you could ever want to take...
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    Trailer appliance opinions Please

    Hey, I've been looking recently at sinks, stove and fridges for my trailer. I think I want a stove that's built in, but can't find the BTU for many of them. I was looking at this combo deal on Ebay, it's a little expensive, but looks exactly like what I want, and it will fit really well...
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    Axle to Trailer Weight Ratio

    Silly question for the people on this board more knowledgeable about trailer equipment than I... Right now I have a 1,900lb-ish (fully loaded) trailer and am using a 3500lb axle with Ford Ranger leaf springs and good shocks and I am pretty happy with it's performance on and off road. Problem...
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    Elmo's Camper Build

    Hey All, I started the whole planning this build back in '05 and have been using it for yard and construction duty since then, but am finally getting back into it to get it camp-able within the next two months for a big gathering of friends in Virginia. I'm doing a lot more reading this time...
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