Adventure Trailer Mod Thread

[Whoknows]

For those with AT trailer, thought it might be nice to include a thread to share modifications. I think we can benefit from each other's ideas.

Here are mine so far:

Installed some switched LEDs in the groove just under the main compartment lid.

Did the same in the groove behind the lid for the kitchen compartment - put in two different strips of LEDs under main compartment and the stove.

I really like this mod -- great light output, low power consumption, and they are safe from damage, placed in the groove.

I noticed quite a number of chips -- down to bare metal with just a few trips on rocky roads. Installed diamond plate for the areas on side compartment that are prone to chips.

No pics on this one, but you can easily visualize ----- I drilled an extra set of holes on the ladder of my roof top tent. Since the ladder was intended for roof of a vehicle, I have never used anything but the shortest extension holes. And, a time or two, I've been on uneven ground -- with higher ground just under the ladder. That creates a less than full extension of the platform, which doesn't allow the hinge to fully seat, not to mention an uneven sleeping surface.

 

[flywgn]

Great thread idea. Thanks for starting it.

I like your LED mods. Think I'll do the same. We're in the beginning 'design' stage of ladder handles at the top. Having the ladder simply end at the deck is a bit uncomfortable for egress and ingress. I have a fabricator around the corner looking at some drawings I dropped off. The handles will be folding 'wings' to assist us older folks.

No chips on ours, but we have a protective coating that seems to ward off rocks. I'm also testing a collapsible tripod for the solar panel to allow for easier tracking.

We have a couple of other minor things. I'll try to get some pix to post.

Allen R

 

[shawkins]

That is a great use of the 12V power outlet bracket! I will have to remember that.

 

[Whoknows]

Great thread idea. Thanks for starting it.

I like your LED mods. Think I'll do the same. We're in the beginning 'design' stage of ladder handles at the top. Having the ladder simply end at the deck is a bit uncomfortable for egress and ingress. I have a fabricator around the corner looking at some drawings I dropped off. The handles will be folding 'wings' to assist us older folks.

No chips on ours, but we have a protective coating that seems to ward off rocks. I'm also testing a collapsible tripod for the solar panel to allow for easier tracking.

We have a couple of other minor things. I'll try to get some pix to post.

Allen R

Would love to hear and see more about both of those mods when ready.

 

[Whoknows]

That is a great use of the 12V power outlet bracket! I will have to remember that.

Good eye! You must be familiar with these. I had one sitting around and had to buy another. It takes a bit of dremmeling to get the hole wide enough to hold the switch, which is from Radio Shack.

 

[Scott Brady]

Great idea for a thread. My update and mod efforts for Chaser #1 started yesterday. A complete retrofit to the new systems and some new "mod" ideas too. I think I will start a new thread for the build up though.

 

[taco2go]

This will be a great thread to follow.
Some ideas I am working on for the Chaser:
-Propane tank mount- possibly using the new Quick fist XLs, and the 'tall and skinny" 9lb Manchester tank.
-Hi-Lift mount on the angled edge of the lid, along the hinged side. A 48'' fits perfectly.
Pics to come

 

[spressomon]

Yeah: Great thread idea! And love your LED idea! Damn...more shyte for my list!

My Horizon boxes, propane tank, outside frame rails, etc. are pulverized/blasted from rocks kicked up from the rig. Gotta get the boxes Line-X'd or similar...and mud flaps on the rig to see if it will cut down some of the blasting.

Also I have noticed, in camp, bugs virtually ignore the LED lights...whereas the ARB flouro attracts them.

 

[Tucson T4R]

Yep, my KK uses LED strips and I also have found they don't seem to atttract bugs. Another nice plus. Where did you find your LED strips? I have breifly looked around but haven't found anything I liked yet. Yours look like just want I was wanting.

 

[Grim Reaper]

KILROY WAS HERE!

 

[Whoknows]

KILROY WAS HERE!

Just couldn't quite get both my hands in the pic while holding the camera. :hehe:

 

[gillti]

Dig this thread. Can't wait to see more!:REOutArchery02:

 

[Andrew Walcker]

This one was a modification by Gillti (Tim) that I copied on my trailer. Pretty simple but effective, drill a hole thru the propane bottle mount and install a padlock. This is a must for when camping in the low rent district! :gunt:

 

[Andrew Walcker]

I just finished this one a few weekends ago. Basically bolted a sailboat cleat (West Marine) with Stainless hardware to the top of the cap for the water tank. The issue was that the cap was somtimes hard to remove (when hands are cold, change in altitude/pessure in tank, etc.) Makes removing/installing the cap a breeze and some bling to boot!

 

[Andrew Walcker]

This is a simple clamp from West Marine that simply holds my trash bag handles and keeps the rubish in check. The clamp is pretty close to a Quick Fist, but is made of hard plastic and has a large base area for the adhesive so I didn't need to drill holes.