Outlander Trailer Sherpa II project...Dial-up beware!

[bigwapitijohnny]

What suspension are they using? Leaf with shocks? Could you take some pics by any chance

Swiss,

I will be going with the 'mid-grade' suspension system. It consists of leafs with shocks...Here is the system that I will be getting (Photo credit goes to Aggie). I decided to go with this as opposed to a torsion axle. Robert is now offering a suspension system that will consist of ARB components and custom articulating arms (Old man emu Dakar springs, etc...). This suspension upgrade would be far more capable than what I would ever want to tackle. In addition, the cost of this was better spent on other aspects of the trailer...Electrical system, generator, water tank, etc...

Hope this helps.

Regards,

BWJ

 

[The Swiss]

Hope this helps.

Regards,

BWJ

Sure does. Thanks!

 

[sjk99]

any idea what model shock is that?

Hi,
Any idea what model shock that is?

Thanks.

 

[TJ Willy]

Robert is a great guy. I enjoy visiting with him and he is very easy to talk to even though he is a very busy guy.

Small world too as I grew up about 20 miles from Sheridan.

I look forward to seeing your trailer progress and your RTT choice.

 

[socaljeeper]

Hi,
Any idea what model shock that is?

I also interested in knowing who makes that shock.

 

[bigwapitijohnny]

I also interested in knowing who makes that shock.

sjk99 and socaljeeper,

Robert tells me that the shock is made by Monroe.

Regards,

BWJ

 

[ntsqd]

Looks like an old school "coil spring helper" or "coil spring lift" shock. JCW probably sold them by the pallet-load in the 70's. Typically the damping in those is poor.

I'm interested to see where this leads as I'm coming up on needing something similar to augment the TrailBlazer.

 

[bigwapitijohnny]

Looks like an old school "coil spring helper" or "coil spring lift" shock. JCW probably sold them by the pallet-load in the 70's. Typically the damping in those is poor.

I'm interested to see where this leads as I'm coming up on needing something similar to augment the TrailBlazer.

Reports of this setup have been very good. I figure that this suspension system was better than going with a torsion axle (cost on this upgrade was negligible)...The step above this option was going to be considerably more (Old man emu shocks, Dakar leafsprings, and custom articulating arms). I am not going to go on the higher rated trails that would require such an upgrade. Besides, I figure my ZTR nor the TT will be too discriminating regarding the ride quality...:bike_rider:

Got a screaming deal at Lowe's on this baby...Clearance special for $39.50 (Thanks Rando!)

Also, picked this up today at my local Wal-mart for $44 on clearance...Brand new with a little gift wrapping still on it. I guess Santa got it wrong...Oh well:ylsmoke:

It is coming together quite nicely...Just gotta keep trolling the clearance aisles...Anyone know where you get a partner stove on clearance?...:chef: Yeah, I know, but I can dream can't I?...

Regards,

BWJ

 

[gasman]

Reports of this setup has been very good. I figure that this suspension system was better than going with a torsion axle (cost on this upgrade was negligible)...The step above this option was going to be considerably more (Old man emu shocks, Dakar leafsprings, and custom articulating arms). I am not going to go on the higher rated trails that would require such an upgrade. Besides, I figure my ZTR nor the TT will be too discriminating regarding the ride quality...:bike_rider:

Got a screaming deal at Lowe's on this baby...Clearance special for $39.50 (Thanks Rando!)

ok im not very happy about this.. that is a fantastic screaming deal.. regular price for this at bass pro in toronto is 119.00 $ cdn.. the big buddy is 159.00.. ive been watching the sales flyers but ... no luck

 

[The Adam Blaster]

What is that a anyway?
It sort of looks like a heater, but that's just a guess because of the screen...

 

[ntsqd]

It's a personal propane powered dvd player? :sombrero:

Looks like a catalytic heater. Have you run it yet? Some of those can be a little noisy, others are whisper quiet.

 

[socaljeeper]

The Monroe shocks used on that trailer are the Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting Shock Absorbers. Here is a link to their parts page, you can find them on page 15. Does anyone know what the "V/R" stands for under the "spring" column? I am thinking about testing a pair of these for my trailer.

http://www.monroe.com/catalog/documents/08_MountingLengthSheet.pdf

sjk99 and socaljeeper,

Robert tells me that the shock is made by Monroe.

Regards,

BWJ

 

[sjk99]

I think V/R means variable rate, softer to begin with then more firm as the spring compresses. Not clear what the range is though.

Thanks for the link!

 

[ntsqd]

If you look at the spring on that shock you'll notice that the coil spacing changed with the gaps getting smaller towards the axle end. That allows part of the spring to go into coil-bind, which effectively shortens the spring. The shorter the spring, the stiffer it is. So as the spring compresses more and more of the coils go into bind which increases the spring rate.

 

[bigwapitijohnny]

Update...LED light system and Electrical

Got off the phone with Robert yesterday and decided on the electrical system as well as the LED light system...**Disclaimer - I am NOT an electrical guy by any stretch of the imagination so my knowledge regarding these specific systems are limited in scope.** If you have any questions, I will kindly deflect any and all questions to the professional (Robert Shepherd / Outlander Trailers / 501-681-4573).

Electrical system:

1) Battery: Deka AGM 9A34 ~ This is a sealed absorbed glass mat battery.

2) Charger: Guest 2608A ~ This is a fully automatic marine charger for a single battery bank. It has a maintenance function that will keep the batteries charged and desulfated during storage.

3) Battery Seperator: Sure Power 1314 ~ This separator disconnects the trailer battery bank from the vehicle when the vehicle is not running. It also controls the charge from the alternator to the trailer battery bank.

4) Battery master switch: Guest or Perko ~ This will shut down the entire system while in storage to prevent accidental discharge.

5) Shore receptacle: Marinco ~ This all weather marine receptacle utilizes a standard 110VAC extension cord to power the battery charger.

6) 12VDC receptacles: SeaDog ~ Three receptacles protected by inline fuses.

* Electrical system will not be located in a tongue box but rather in the front cargo box * :bike_rider:

Led Lighting

1) Two PM LED flood lights mounted on awning. Switched at distribution panel.

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2) Three SolTek LED compartment lights. Switched individually at light and switched as a group at distribution panel.

3) One Sound Off Signal LED strip light mounted in roof top tent. Switched at light and switched at distribution panel.

4) One 12VDC receptacle pod mounted on floor of roof top tent. Pod contains three receptacles. Switched with tent light at distribution panel.

Slowly but surely, the dream is being realized! :bike_rider:

Regards,

BWJ