Dirtytires
Explorer
Grandmas' curtains do come in handy..
Skersfan's build for Old Sarge, May 2012...
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Actually we are having the whole house done with that pattern, sofa, chair, carpet and the drapes, what ya think?
Seriously though, have been working on the wiring for the trailer, have the control center in, 12 12 volt connections are all done, 4 110, fridge, TV, micro wave, GFII plug over the sink, and working on the out door plugs and two interior plugs.
Fow Wings and Oztent showed up yesterday, so will set up on my trailer to get pictures as the roof rack from Rhino Rack has not arrived for Old Sarge's. This really changes the foot print, from moderate to giantic, and the Fox Wing can be enclosed with side panels. Will set up the Cabellas shower and potty room also.
Back to work.
Seriously though, have been working on the wiring for the trailer, have the control center in, 12 12 volt connections are all done, 4 110, fridge, TV, micro wave, GFII plug over the sink, and working on the out door plugs and two interior plugs.
Fow Wings and Oztent showed up yesterday, so will set up on my trailer to get pictures as the roof rack from Rhino Rack has not arrived for Old Sarge's. This really changes the foot print, from moderate to giantic, and the Fox Wing can be enclosed with side panels. Will set up the Cabellas shower and potty room also.
Back to work.
Dirtytires
Explorer
Them fox wings are nice . I was researching them and they are awesome..Look to be built to last..
I am a dealer for them, so I can get you a pretty good price if you get interested.
I did not get it on today, tried to finish the wiring, got real close, did get all the wood on the driver side, all but the rear on the passenger side, but leaving that open for doing the radio, fridge 12 volt wiring and a small exhaust fan I am putting in for testing, condensation in humidity is everyones problem I guess, but I think this will remove it from the trailer and draw the heat from the heater through the trailer.
We have a thousand trails right next door so to speak, so I will try to take my trailer over there tomorrow and set it up in flat area and let it set for a few days, may spend a nite or two in the tent side to see what I think.
I hoping to have this done by the end of the month, still waiting on the replacement axle, the front window, and picking up the glass this week, so the biggest majority is done, but the rest requires running around some and that just eats time.
Jigs are built and all new measurements are in the computer, will be able to order things easier.
I did not get it on today, tried to finish the wiring, got real close, did get all the wood on the driver side, all but the rear on the passenger side, but leaving that open for doing the radio, fridge 12 volt wiring and a small exhaust fan I am putting in for testing, condensation in humidity is everyones problem I guess, but I think this will remove it from the trailer and draw the heat from the heater through the trailer.
We have a thousand trails right next door so to speak, so I will try to take my trailer over there tomorrow and set it up in flat area and let it set for a few days, may spend a nite or two in the tent side to see what I think.
I hoping to have this done by the end of the month, still waiting on the replacement axle, the front window, and picking up the glass this week, so the biggest majority is done, but the rest requires running around some and that just eats time.
Jigs are built and all new measurements are in the computer, will be able to order things easier.
InvisibleOne
OverANYlander
Another new guy here with words of praise on this build. Exceptional execution on fantastic design. You guys make my welder trigger finger twitch with all this ************** fab work going on here. That does it. The rock crawler is going under the torch and whatever don't fit on that is getting stuffed in a trailer. This just looks like too much fun.
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I started building these for the wife. She literally hated the box trailer with the roof top tent. Hated the kitchen area, the ladder, the mattress, made no difference what I did, she complained almost the whole time we were out. I built this for her, and she loves it. Normally goes with me when I camp. Never not going because she does not like it, always something else going on. After 40 some years a marriage, I need her around to keep me in line, or from walking off a cliff or into a lake. This trailer has made our camping way more fun and way more often.
SWITAWI
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Sorry for the delayed posting folks. Been seriously sidetracked this week. Got a ton of pictures from Bob dating back to Friday night and lots of commentary. Shall we get on with it?..
From late Friday, 06/15 - After checking everything out, the original position of the stove top was correct, but I moved it back an inch and in from the wall another inch. I feel better about it anyway. Sink and faucet are in, the stove is set but not screwed down. I have worked on the inset boards and have them all cut. Will need to stain them yet. Worked on the 12 volt system, almost all wires are looped and ready to run to site. Each one is color coded. All are crimped, soldered and shrink wrapped.
Will finish up the wiring of the 12-volt prep in the morning, I have two more wires to prepare. Then I'll run the 110VAC and the wiring to the fridge, the TV, the AC/Heat unit, two outdoor light fixtures and three interior light fixtures, and I will run the inverters directly off the solar system. The solar controller will also get installed tomorrow. Try to build the header system for the water systems and install the water pump and the hoses from under the trailer. May try to attach outer skin to the rear door, will cut side doors out and finish interior painting. Sunday I hope to cover the top and seal it up for fiberglass early in the week - Bob
From late Friday, 06/15 - After checking everything out, the original position of the stove top was correct, but I moved it back an inch and in from the wall another inch. I feel better about it anyway. Sink and faucet are in, the stove is set but not screwed down. I have worked on the inset boards and have them all cut. Will need to stain them yet. Worked on the 12 volt system, almost all wires are looped and ready to run to site. Each one is color coded. All are crimped, soldered and shrink wrapped.
Will finish up the wiring of the 12-volt prep in the morning, I have two more wires to prepare. Then I'll run the 110VAC and the wiring to the fridge, the TV, the AC/Heat unit, two outdoor light fixtures and three interior light fixtures, and I will run the inverters directly off the solar system. The solar controller will also get installed tomorrow. Try to build the header system for the water systems and install the water pump and the hoses from under the trailer. May try to attach outer skin to the rear door, will cut side doors out and finish interior painting. Sunday I hope to cover the top and seal it up for fiberglass early in the week - Bob
SWITAWI
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From late 06/16 - I still have to wire in for the TV, need to ask Curtis (Old Sarge) if he thinks he will be putting satellite TV...
The tent and the two Foxwing awnings just got here. Patti is off shopping, getting her hair cut, and what ever excuse to get away from here she can come up with. I will have her here help me tomorrow to put the Foxwing on my prototype trailer so you can see what it looks like. I will also put up the tent but do not have the attachment rail needed for it yet. Forgot to pick it up when I was in town, get it Monday. - Bob
The tent and the two Foxwing awnings just got here. Patti is off shopping, getting her hair cut, and what ever excuse to get away from here she can come up with. I will have her here help me tomorrow to put the Foxwing on my prototype trailer so you can see what it looks like. I will also put up the tent but do not have the attachment rail needed for it yet. Forgot to pick it up when I was in town, get it Monday. - Bob
SWITAWI
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Electrical is coming along nicely. One plug is for the fridge (on its on fuse). As a matter of fact the water pump, interior lights, outside lights, tent light, and hot water heater are all on their own fuses. The 110VAC system will have a breaker for each piece of equipment. All the wiring so far is under the counter, trying to keep all wires hidden in the upper area. Welded in a new ground, must bring running light wiring up from under the trailer, also the hot wire from the truck. Just wondering on the TV as I have enough 110VAC slots for their console. Taking a break now. - Bob
SWITAWI
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I have figured a way to put most of the electrical wiring in the main system box. The box needs ventilation so it is behind the sink and below the ActionPackers. I will be able to bring the cord through the wall into the box, and I can run the microwave power cord over on the rail, unseen and drop it into the box and connect both with the GFI box. Saves me a lot of time and wiring hassles.
I am adding a 110VAC outlet to the driver side front of the trailer, again for tent set ups. There will be one extra location for an additional plug in the electrical box from over the top if needed. - Bob
I am adding a 110VAC outlet to the driver side front of the trailer, again for tent set ups. There will be one extra location for an additional plug in the electrical box from over the top if needed. - Bob
SWITAWI
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From Sunday, 06/17 - The wiring is coming along pretty good. All wires are color-coded now, soldered and run to the location of the corresponding switch or plug. I'll start on the 110VAC this afternoon. I plan to have one outdoor plug on the driver's side in front of the door and one at the passenger rear and possibly the driver's rear. With a shower containment system, the female half may want to dry their hair in the there, but we haven't decided if that is necessary or not... The wife says no, so that is that. - Bob
SWITAWI
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In the first picture the red taped wire set is the house unit, meaning you plug it into 110VAC or generator and it charges the battery. The yellow is for the solar panel to charge the unit. This is a top of the line Progressive Dyn unit, I have never used one before. It converts 110VAC to 12VDC, monitors the 12-volt system and only charges when it is needed. There will be 4 breakers when it is all done. Now I do not know how the breaker system will work offroad, but if it comes loose we'll have to make a plate to hold them in. I doubt it will be any problem, but having never used these before I am not sure. Most road teardrops use this system, and Frank at Vintage Technologies says it will not be a problem.
All of the 110VAC wiring is done other than connecting, but cannot do that until the fiberglass is on. Water heater still has to be connected, but again, fiberglass.
Will work on the driver's side rear wall, get the plastic on and the switches hooked up for galley lights and water pump. - Bob
All of the 110VAC wiring is done other than connecting, but cannot do that until the fiberglass is on. Water heater still has to be connected, but again, fiberglass.
Will work on the driver's side rear wall, get the plastic on and the switches hooked up for galley lights and water pump. - Bob
SWITAWI
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Cut in the driver side door, will finish the plastic coating on the inside of kitchen next. Discovered I still have one 110VAC outlet left to do, forgot the interior one. Ran out of brown wire for running lights and need to get speaker wire anyway. I do not have the outside lights yet, hopefully will pick them up when I get the fiberglass. - Bob
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I am headed out to get the fiber glass, hopefully, tomorrow nite it will look like areal trailer.
This trailer will have a front window, but it has not arrived yet. No side window with the dual doors. That will become an option I think. These doors are fantastic, close solid, much better than the one on the prototype. Not as much light comes in is my guess, but they are solid and make a clunk when closed.
I have some more pictures to get to you guys, thanks to Switawi and Titan Pat. They have made the build viewable for you guys, I am just too dumb to figure it out it seems. Will either of you be at the FJ Summit? I will pay up if you are there. Pat I am afraid I am going to owe you for awhile, not being lucky enough to have an FJ, lol. That should get a rise!!!!:Wow1:
This trailer will have a front window, but it has not arrived yet. No side window with the dual doors. That will become an option I think. These doors are fantastic, close solid, much better than the one on the prototype. Not as much light comes in is my guess, but they are solid and make a clunk when closed.
I have some more pictures to get to you guys, thanks to Switawi and Titan Pat. They have made the build viewable for you guys, I am just too dumb to figure it out it seems. Will either of you be at the FJ Summit? I will pay up if you are there. Pat I am afraid I am going to owe you for awhile, not being lucky enough to have an FJ, lol. That should get a rise!!!!:Wow1:
SWITAWI
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From Tuesday, 06/19 - This the set up for the new Wolf Creek Pack using my original prototype trailer. The new trailer will have two doors, 41gal of water, possibly a larger OzTent (model RV3), 258 amp-hour battery, and ready for numerous participants at the site. Sleeps 5-6. - Bob
