LETS SEE YOUR TRAILERS!!!!

[Gary crouch]

I have not looked at every page of this thread. But on p 6 there are pictures of two different trailers that are rolled over on the trail. This got me thinking.

Why not build a simple roll cage for the trailer? Then if you did tip it over the cage would prevent damage and make it easier to roll the trailer back on it's wheels.

Since you are not trying to protect people it would not have to be as heavy as a regular cage in the Jeep. Also it could be designed to be removed while camping. Various styles of quick release pins or even trailer hitch pins could be used. There are even locking pins for a 1 1/4" hitch that could provide additional security to the contents if you left the trailer parked somewhere.

Has anyone tried this idea?

It's why we have hitches that will let the trailer roll over and the jeep will never no it. Roll it back over take your loss, keep having fun and keep going. On a pintel style hitch there are locking devices you can buy at any trailer store which work really well protecting anyone from hooking up the trailer and driving off.

I suppose a roll cage will work, but over thinking it a bit......

 

[MtnClimber]

$100 in material and a little bit of my time is well worth the $1k+ replacement value of my RTT and the time loss w/out it.

 

[garwhal]

I am just getting started with a new acquisition. I am giddy over what has turned out to be the best setup for my situation. I cut the bows down about 24" and I sent the cover to the factory to remove the excess. I did not like the sail effect behind me with a 6 foot wind catch.

 

[hayduke357]

Nothing fancy but cheap and easy

 

[Woods]

Who makes that sun shade and how do you like it?

I am just getting started with a new acquisition. I am giddy over what has turned out to be the best setup for my situation. I cut the bows down about 24" and I sent the cover to the factory to remove the excess. I did not like the sail effect behind me with a 6 foot wind catch.

 

[UnlimiDozer]

Who makes that sun shade and how do you like it?

X2

 

[TxJprs]

Who makes that sun shade and how do you like it?

X3

Are those the Kelty poles? I've been looking at them and either the Kelty Noah Tarp or the Proforce All Weather.

 

[Paul_H_UK]

Hi there do you have any links to the trailer or info on make model etc I might just be blind and not seen it but I am loving that trailer and id like to do a tear drop as a project and would love to take some insperation from that one also any other pics you have cheeky I know lol

Edit to add this trailer . http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/nashvillerover/IMG_3659.jpg bit quick on the post button lol

 

[XVENTURE TRAILERS]

You could say we are just a bit obsessive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPxK6Mr0LLQ

 

[garwhal]

My sail is made by MSR and I have used their products for ever. My life originally started out as an extreme mountaineer with jaunts around the world in search of the perfect peak. I moved to Texas and quickly realized you have to be creative to enjoy the outdoors - and I have loved every day in Texas. I have made the transition into the over landing space very well because I love gear. MSR has fantastic products and they last forever. I love the shade because it can changed into any configuration. I have pokes for all the way around so if I need it to be high, no problem. I did buy some Kelly poles to go with the poles that came with then original MSR set but they are not nearly as good as the MSR. I need to order more.

 

[Woods]

Thanks for posting that. Good mini review.

My sail is made by MSR and I have used their products for ever. My life originally started out as an extreme mountaineer with jaunts around the world in search of the perfect peak. I moved to Texas and quickly realized you have to be creative to enjoy the outdoors - and I have loved every day in Texas. I have made the transition into the over landing space very well because I love gear. MSR has fantastic products and they last forever. I love the shade because it can changed into any configuration. I have pokes for all the way around so if I need it to be high, no problem. I did buy some Kelly poles to go with the poles that came with then original MSR set but they are not nearly as good as the MSR. I need to order more.

 

[GFA]

Getting ready to start a mild build on the jeep and trailer for a round the country tour next summer...

 

[67tank]

Knot - looks perfect as is.

 

[nickmimi]

Knot,

nice trailer

 

[Rubiconcruiser21]

Ok. Where and how much dinero?