Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build

[Mules]

It's nice to have property to play around on, but after our recent storms, I had to clear (4) trees from the jeep trails and rebuild two creek crossings.

 

[Mules]

Who has tried induction cooktops for overlanding? I'm considering building a single cooktop into my counter.

 

[Dave in AZ]

Who has tried induction cooktops for overlanding? I'm considering building a single cooktop into my counter.

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I bought one, the duxtop 9600, still testing it out. Didnt get any of the bad high putch noise in so many reviews, so far...

 

[Mules]

I bought one, the duxtop 9600, still testing it out. Didnt get any of the bad high putch noise in so many reviews, so far...

Thanks, I'll check it out. I like staying all electric for camping. It works well. The only exception is my little diesel heater which I only need occasionally.

 

[Mules]

I took my mother out for some fun for her 90th birthday today. She loved it.

I need to remember to turn on the wipers before I hit the water!

 

[Mules]

I'm getting tired of lugging my gas chain saw or cutting limbs with my hand pole saw.

Finally picked up an electric pole saw for clearing the trails. It breaks down and fits in a bag.

We'll see how it works next weekend. It will be nice to always have it in the truck or UTV.

 

[pigsammy]

Nice choice!
I have Dewalts small pruning chainsaw, stays under the seat. They really cut better than one would expect, quiet, easy to grab and use. They do tend to leak oil however.

 

[Mules]

Nice choice!
I have Dewalts small pruning chainsaw, stays under the seat. They really cut better than one would expect, quiet, easy to grab and use. They do tend to leak oil however.

Thanks, I'll have to remember to drain the oil after I use it. I tried it in the back yard and it works pretty good for such a small chain saw. You really need to bring a chain saw if you're going wheeling in Missouri.

 

[Mules]

Spent most of Saturday clearing trails with the pole saw. The battery amazingly lasted for 4 hours of trimming.

We played around with the Gladiator, a Wrangler, and a Cherokee.

 

[ITTOG]

Was that 4 hours on the 2 mAh battery (I think based on your pic a couple posts back)? If yes, that is crazy. I have been thinking about picking up one of these. Did you like how it cut? Was the pole sturdy?

 

[Mules]

Was that 4 hours on the 2 mAh battery (I think based on your pic a couple posts back)? If yes, that is crazy. I have been thinking about picking up one of these. Did you like how it cut? Was the pole sturdy?

It was a 5AH battery. I was worn out before the battery was empty. It cuts great and is light, but is pretty wobbly fully extended. Most of the time, I just used the two poles, and not the third extension.

Luckily my buddies showed up and saved me from more cutting.

I love the Gladiator, but the smaller Wrangler and Cherokee are great for tight trails.

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

I like the DeWalt pole saw idea. I picked up a DeWalt electric chainsaw that runs off the same 20v batteries I have for all my yard equipment and drills / drivers etc. It is surprisingly strong and cuts great. Small too... though it is a bit leaky for the bar oil.

They are super compact and handy and the batteries so far are great.

 

[Mules]

Picked up a little bag on Amazon for the pole saw. Can't believe it didn't come with one.

 

[Mules]

I like the DeWalt pole saw idea. I picked up a DeWalt electric chainsaw that runs off the same 20v batteries I have for all my yard equipment and drills / drivers etc. It is surprisingly strong and cuts great. Small too... though it is a bit leaky for the bar oil.

They are super compact and handy and the batteries so far are great.

It's so much easier jumping in and out of a vehicle to trim overhanging limbs with an electric chain saw. What a pain to do this with a gas chain saw, having to start it each time and worrying about spilling the gas in the cab or camper.

I still need the gas chainsaw for the big trees though.

 

[ITTOG]

I like the DeWalt pole saw idea. I picked up a DeWalt electric chainsaw that runs off the same 20v batteries I have for all my yard equipment and drills / drivers etc. It is surprisingly strong and cuts great. Small too... though it is a bit leaky for the bar oil.

They are super compact and handy and the batteries so far are great.

The leaking bar oil is the primary reason I have not purchased one yet. I don't want one from another manufacturer because I am 10+ tools deep in the DeWalt ecosystem.

It's so much easier jumping in and out of a vehicle to trim overhanging limbs with an electric chain saw. What a pain to do this with a gas chain saw, having to start it each time and worrying about spilling the gas in the cab or camper.

I still need the gas chainsaw for the big trees though.

Yeah I am a gas chainsaw guy. No problems starting my Stihl. However, I did see DeWalt now has a 60V, 20" bar chainsaw that I am tempted to get. I already have four 9 aH, 60V batteries so would be ready to go.