jwilson2598
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Sam, if you want to keep the limb risers, but not have a rack, there are some kits that use a bracket that bolts to the windshield cream instead of a rack. You could probably use those or make something similar if you wanted.
2011 Schutt Industries LTT 1 1/2 Ton Trailer Chassis based Adventure Trailer Build
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SamM
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I actually had a set of those from Off-Road Elements and returned them. The limb risers will probably go when the rack goes. There might be a way to strengthen the Gobi rack but it's going to require cutting out the rear cross tube and putting a heavier piece of steel DOM tubing in place of it. This might be doable. I'm looking into it but I'm not hopeful. The weight of the Tepui tent and the dirt road that I live on are destroying the rack and my hardtop.
Here's a picture of the Jeep all cleaned up. I removed the RTT to look at solutions to fix the bending.
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Here's a picture of the Jeep all cleaned up. I removed the RTT to look at solutions to fix the bending.
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Not much of an update, but I recently bought one of these for my trailer build. My reason for a portable a/c unit is that I want several options and this one has a 5 hour battery capability.
[video]https://youtu.be/8_OLUAQH9r4[/video]
The sleeping area will be a little different as I have a few ideas and I want options. Same with the heating system. The trailer needs to have an off-the-grid capability of several weeks. This will be accomplished with solar panels, same as the Jeep. I've camped 4 days in the RTT without running the Jeep's engine and it has always started right up. The stock battery has held up well but needs replaced.
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[video]https://youtu.be/8_OLUAQH9r4[/video]
The sleeping area will be a little different as I have a few ideas and I want options. Same with the heating system. The trailer needs to have an off-the-grid capability of several weeks. This will be accomplished with solar panels, same as the Jeep. I've camped 4 days in the RTT without running the Jeep's engine and it has always started right up. The stock battery has held up well but needs replaced.
SamM
jwilson2598
Adventurer
Man, that would have been nice this year at MAOF...
hsestes
Henry S Estes
Nice. I may have to add one of these to my shopping list. Too bad you gotta wait till March. Will look forward to a review.
jwilson2598
Adventurer
Definitely keeping an eye on it, the Mrs. and kids are not keen on riding out big winds and downpours in the tent.
SamM
Adventurer
These are the last pictures of the Jeep with the Gobi rack and the Tepui tent. Both have been removed and will not be going back on. They are currently for sale. The trailer will be next year's setup. The pictures were enhanced for my Instagram.
I have a few late year trips planned. A novel way of sleeping in a 2-door Jeep JK will need to be created. I think I have a plan. More on that later.
SamM
I have a few late year trips planned. A novel way of sleeping in a 2-door Jeep JK will need to be created. I think I have a plan. More on that later.
SamM
SamM
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Yes, you can sleep inside a 2-door JK. There is actually more room in it than a JKU, which does not have folding front seats. The front seats fold all the way to the dash in the 2-door. Not so, in the 4-door. This will not replace my trailer project and is just for stealth camping in a pinch. I have also purchased window nets for ventilation purposes.
The rear seat has been removed from my 2-door. It really wasn't used much, if at all. This was my backup sleeping setup for the JK, when I had the tent on the Jeep. My Tepui Ayer RTT has been sold and the hammock is now my primary setup. I have a trip to Florida scheduled sometime in Jan or Feb. This may be a great time to test it out. The ENO Double Nest was purchased at this year's Overland Expo East. It works very well. I would also like to give credit to Charlie (forgot his last name) for showing me his 4-door JKU setup at the Expo. The ENO is clipped to the rear grab handle in my Jeep at all times. It was clipped into my Gobi roof rack in the pictures. The Gobi Stealth Roof Rack that was previously on my Jeep has also been sold. A more permanent solution is in the works. The ENO Atlas suspension will mount to the front/left Freedom panel clamp. I'm still working on a rear mount. It's a little tricky to get something mounted at the back. I'll have something worked out soon.
SamM
The rear seat has been removed from my 2-door. It really wasn't used much, if at all. This was my backup sleeping setup for the JK, when I had the tent on the Jeep. My Tepui Ayer RTT has been sold and the hammock is now my primary setup. I have a trip to Florida scheduled sometime in Jan or Feb. This may be a great time to test it out. The ENO Double Nest was purchased at this year's Overland Expo East. It works very well. I would also like to give credit to Charlie (forgot his last name) for showing me his 4-door JKU setup at the Expo. The ENO is clipped to the rear grab handle in my Jeep at all times. It was clipped into my Gobi roof rack in the pictures. The Gobi Stealth Roof Rack that was previously on my Jeep has also been sold. A more permanent solution is in the works. The ENO Atlas suspension will mount to the front/left Freedom panel clamp. I'm still working on a rear mount. It's a little tricky to get something mounted at the back. I'll have something worked out soon.
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The Tepui RTT and a Gobi have been sold. There are a few more things that I need to liquidate. I'll be selling my MIG welder, a set of cutting torches, an aluminum car trailer, my 1964 Lotus Replica car project, (6) 2014 Rubicon wheels and a few other odds and ends. Most everything needs to go. I'm trying simplify my life. Tomorrow, I start cleaning out the garages. I also have a small 4'x8' trailer that would make a great project for someone. I might even sell the AEV bumpers and skid plate off my Jeep.
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SamM
Topo.Ranger
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Sam, I must say the work you have done on the frame of your Schutt is very impressive. I actually just picked up a 2010 Schutt M1101 Trailer from Craigslist for $800. 8 hour round trip drive. I also plan to narrow the frame and replace the axle to get it tracking behind the Jeep better. I would like to narrow the tub also and build a lid for it, telescopic rack to hold the RTT or Kayaks and Mountain bikes. I will have to reread your thread about all the frame modifications that you have done unless you have the final list documented somewhere else. I am wanting to match the 35" tires/ Pro Comp Series 51 wheels / and the ride height. Im glad I stubbled across your thread. And also did the help from Mark at Schutt help you out? I may need to get in touch with him also for my build.
SamM
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inkpen00,
Sorry for the late reply! Mark is no longer at Schutt Industries. We were never able to connect and get a kit worked out. I just decided to use the Timbren suspension to get the track width to match my Jeep. I'm happier with the Timbren. The work on the frame was very rewarding and yielded great results. It took a lot of time to design and rethink every step before cutting into it. I was only going to get one shot at it. As I probably mentioned in this thread, the results were better than I had expected. The thread has had a lot of twists and turns but if you search the pages with the frame being stripped and move forward everything is there. I had to reinforce the aluminum frame quite a bit after cutting a couple major sections of it away. Overall, the weight on my trailer is down from stock by several hundred pounds.
Your M1101 frame is very similar to my frame. How do you plan to cut and section the body? I believe it can be done but it requires a huge amount of work. I had similar plans for an M1101 but the bodywork seemed to be a major hurtle and I decided to try and find a Schutt LTT. I was very fortune to find this one.
SamM
Sorry for the late reply! Mark is no longer at Schutt Industries. We were never able to connect and get a kit worked out. I just decided to use the Timbren suspension to get the track width to match my Jeep. I'm happier with the Timbren. The work on the frame was very rewarding and yielded great results. It took a lot of time to design and rethink every step before cutting into it. I was only going to get one shot at it. As I probably mentioned in this thread, the results were better than I had expected. The thread has had a lot of twists and turns but if you search the pages with the frame being stripped and move forward everything is there. I had to reinforce the aluminum frame quite a bit after cutting a couple major sections of it away. Overall, the weight on my trailer is down from stock by several hundred pounds.
Your M1101 frame is very similar to my frame. How do you plan to cut and section the body? I believe it can be done but it requires a huge amount of work. I had similar plans for an M1101 but the bodywork seemed to be a major hurtle and I decided to try and find a Schutt LTT. I was very fortune to find this one.
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A short update: The CARC paint on my trailer's frame has been removed from the top of the frame rails and the cross members. This will give me a good foundation on which to screw and glue the aluminum frame for the upcoming sleeping quarters. The material that I previously purchased is only 1/8". I now feel that something heavier is needed as a foundation for the body. I'll be going to at least 3/16" or 1/4" aluminum angle for this. The 1/4" would be the wise choice, so the material will probably be 2"x2"x1/4". A new rifle purchase and Christmas has left my cauffers somewhat depleted for now. I do have some things for sale, as I continue to try to downsize my life. Honestly, I really didn't need the extra rifle.
The new aluminum angle should be here soon. I need to get on that. The thought of using plywood in my trailer hurts me to my core but... if done correctly, I see no real downside to it. My planned 1/2" plywood would be a good support inside the walls. It will be waterproofed with quality exterior paint and skinned with fiberglass. Again, like the frame everything will be screwed and glued together and then sealed with Durabak to make it weather tight. The plywood will be skeletonized for rigidity and to lighten it. Foam core insulation will be added to the cutaway sections. The fiberglass will be glued to the aluminum frame to create a waterproof seal at every joint. The plywood just makes sense. Lightening the plywood and reinforcing it with waterproof fiberglass, just makes sense. I've seen many boxes that have been overbuilt with 2"x4" studs, 3/4" plywood and then, skinned with aluminum. They are very heavy. My Jeep cannot handle that kind of weight.
That's it for now. Sorry, it's not much of an update. I do have some great (but expensive) plans for the interior. That has to stay under my hat for awhile longer. My real plan for this trailer is minimalist at every cost. Nothing that isn't a necessity will be added. Both heating and cooling are on the list of things that I want. My heating system is very exciting and an inside shower is also on my list. Not sure if that will happen, as the interior will only be 48" high. We'll see if that can be accomplished and how much space there really is, once the box is formed. I'd like to keep most of the electrical systems 12V. That might not be feasible. I have been doing a lot of research.
Cheers, and thanks for looking!
SamM
The new aluminum angle should be here soon. I need to get on that. The thought of using plywood in my trailer hurts me to my core but... if done correctly, I see no real downside to it. My planned 1/2" plywood would be a good support inside the walls. It will be waterproofed with quality exterior paint and skinned with fiberglass. Again, like the frame everything will be screwed and glued together and then sealed with Durabak to make it weather tight. The plywood will be skeletonized for rigidity and to lighten it. Foam core insulation will be added to the cutaway sections. The fiberglass will be glued to the aluminum frame to create a waterproof seal at every joint. The plywood just makes sense. Lightening the plywood and reinforcing it with waterproof fiberglass, just makes sense. I've seen many boxes that have been overbuilt with 2"x4" studs, 3/4" plywood and then, skinned with aluminum. They are very heavy. My Jeep cannot handle that kind of weight.
That's it for now. Sorry, it's not much of an update. I do have some great (but expensive) plans for the interior. That has to stay under my hat for awhile longer. My real plan for this trailer is minimalist at every cost. Nothing that isn't a necessity will be added. Both heating and cooling are on the list of things that I want. My heating system is very exciting and an inside shower is also on my list. Not sure if that will happen, as the interior will only be 48" high. We'll see if that can be accomplished and how much space there really is, once the box is formed. I'd like to keep most of the electrical systems 12V. That might not be feasible. I have been doing a lot of research.
Cheers, and thanks for looking!
SamM
SamM
Adventurer
Yesterday, I added a nose wheel to my trailer jack. I had to cut the jack in order to fit it but I'm happy with the results. You can also see that the paint has been removed from the frame and the wheels have been swapped. The Rubicon wheels are for sale. The Moab's are for my daughter's XJ. The new Hard Rock's will move the tires 1" further from the trailer frame.
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