sea_weathered
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Cool rig! I like your attention to detail. I'm looking forward to seeing how you install the Truma heater. I'm seriously considering one of those units for my build
Family Adventure M1102 Trailer Build
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Kingsize24
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Thank you! I'm in the planning stages for it, but I'll build a shelf in the battery and storage side of the trailer up high so its out of the way, I'll also add a small hose to route a TINY portion of the heat being ducted inside the sleeping area into the storage area to help keep the battery temps up. And the propane will be a quick disconnect to a pass through outside the trailer so I don't have any lines inside.
Kingsize24
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Today I've pulled the trailer out, getting everything ready for our trip. Will be a nice shake down run before pulling the exterior stuff again for paint. It's getting close. She will look so good in all white.
hooptycrawler
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I won't lie, I dig it in just tan and natural aluminum...where did you get the sticker/wrap for the door? It looks cool, kinda makes me want something similar.
Kingsize24
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Thank you!
I got it from SCS Wraps. Here is a link for you. https://shop.scswraps.com/products/...7*MTcwOTkyMjU2My4xLjAuMTcwOTkyMjU2My42MC4wLjA.
Kingsize24
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Just got back from our little 5 day trip in Arkansas, and everything went VERY well. All the systems work well, the camper held heat just fine. Was 35 at night, and my boys kept it easily at 72. I love our side kitchen, the amount of storage we have in the trailer. The electrical system although not taxed at all, was plenty for the trip. Very happy with it, and excited for the next round of mods, as well as the A/C unit and getting it painted soon. Was a fun trip, and a good test of the trailer usage.
Here are a few pics.
Here are a few pics.
Kingsize24
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Just started today with removing the front end, the hydraulic braking system, my original extension that served well till I got to this point, and all these damn huck bolts. They are insane just how hard they are to remove. I guess that's why Schutt made them the way they did.
Anyway, I'm getting it stripped and ready for a 4ft flat deck extension similar to what Jayco did with the Jayco Baja pop up trailers. I will also use the sides, as the baja did, as ramps. I'd like to be able to carry two lightweight 200 to 250lb motorcycles, or four bicycles, and/or two kayaks, with the ability to carry some combination of them. I plan to leave the original angled braces, and drill out every huck bolt for the center mast. Then I will replace this 3.5"x2.5" - 0.25" wall rectangle tube with one that is 15ft in length, total. It will run the entire lower body of the trailer, and will be huck bolted in as OEM into the original front, and I will make plates underneath mimicking the original mounts for the tie in. Then 3.5"×2.5" - 0.25" wall angle will run the length of the side skirts underneath, tying into the axle support braces. It will also all be huck bolted as original. I'm not 100% on the design of bike tie downs just yet, but I'll nail that down once the platform is completed.
Anyway, I'm getting it stripped and ready for a 4ft flat deck extension similar to what Jayco did with the Jayco Baja pop up trailers. I will also use the sides, as the baja did, as ramps. I'd like to be able to carry two lightweight 200 to 250lb motorcycles, or four bicycles, and/or two kayaks, with the ability to carry some combination of them. I plan to leave the original angled braces, and drill out every huck bolt for the center mast. Then I will replace this 3.5"x2.5" - 0.25" wall rectangle tube with one that is 15ft in length, total. It will run the entire lower body of the trailer, and will be huck bolted in as OEM into the original front, and I will make plates underneath mimicking the original mounts for the tie in. Then 3.5"×2.5" - 0.25" wall angle will run the length of the side skirts underneath, tying into the axle support braces. It will also all be huck bolted as original. I'm not 100% on the design of bike tie downs just yet, but I'll nail that down once the platform is completed.
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Corona_Cave_Garage
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must be cool 4 them to have their own spot to sleep
Corona_Cave_Garage
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It is probably a little late in the build and I dont know if it is possible, but if you are planning on lengthening the trailer in the front wouldnt it be better to turn around the tub?
Kingsize24
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You need to get out of my head. Lol
I did look into it. Would take me drilling out every rivet on the four side caps of the trailer, then drilling out every rivet for the front and rear panels, reversing the under body frame, and relocating the tailgate hinge system, etc. Once I did the math, with the weight I have distributed the way I do, it would only give me a 3 to 4% change in tongue weight. The juice is simply not worth the squeeze. If I need more bias or less, I'll just arrange weight. Much less work, and keeps the rear departure angle better.
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
That's going to be pretty slick when it's all done!
royston.vasey
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Lovin that truck bed
Kingsize24
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A/C unit is FINALLY going on. I'm SUPER behind on this and all the things I have to do, and we leave for vacation again Saturday... 😬, but I'm pushing. I set it in the hole and wire it up tomorrow. 🤞
