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I want video of this!!
Skersfan's New Shuttle Pod Trailer Build...
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I want video of this!!
Titanpat57
Expedition Leader
ROLL IT...ROLL IT...ROLL IT.......!!!!!!
j/k :ylsmoke:
great "live action" shot Bob!
j/k :ylsmoke:
great "live action" shot Bob!
SWITAWI
Doesn't Get Out Enough
It's official, Bob. You just thought you were building a trailer, when in reality you were adding a new member to your family, lol. I'd guess your trailer probably has one of the highest SAF ratings (Spousal Acceptance Factor) I've ever seen for anything on two wheels.
Pat,
It did quite well on this trail, not one of the toughest trails out there, but enough of a challenge to see how it works. I will make an attempt on John Bull when the snow clears, I have done it several times with my box trailers, but this is another step up. I only have concerns with one area, but will have to get my front locker working first. It did not work this weekend and would have made the main obstacle a lot easier I am sure. I will not take this one down Black Bear I promise you!!!
After further discussion with the wife, she says she understands my thinking or lack there of, that I am completely crazy, but if it is something I really want to do, she will not put me on the couch for it. Understand I am not talking about rolling down a hill over and over, I am talking about a roll like happens on a slow moving trail, more of tip over on its side type of deal, with it ending up on its side or on the top hopefully.
I hope that will satisfy your evil ROLL IT fetish!!!!!
It did quite well on this trail, not one of the toughest trails out there, but enough of a challenge to see how it works. I will make an attempt on John Bull when the snow clears, I have done it several times with my box trailers, but this is another step up. I only have concerns with one area, but will have to get my front locker working first. It did not work this weekend and would have made the main obstacle a lot easier I am sure. I will not take this one down Black Bear I promise you!!!
After further discussion with the wife, she says she understands my thinking or lack there of, that I am completely crazy, but if it is something I really want to do, she will not put me on the couch for it. Understand I am not talking about rolling down a hill over and over, I am talking about a roll like happens on a slow moving trail, more of tip over on its side type of deal, with it ending up on its side or on the top hopefully.
I hope that will satisfy your evil ROLL IT fetish!!!!!
Pikeman
Adventurer
Building one for me to test and give feedback on are you.. Well thank you sir. Tell you what I will even wave my normal fee for being part of the test group. LOL
Meeting was cancelled until tomorrow morning. Vice president is coming in in the morning, he wants to see it. May all be done tomorrow who knows.
Man the vultures appear out of no where when an idiot makes a move don't they. As stated this is not set in stone, but leaning very seriously to doing it. If we do it it will be on Labor Day weekend at Moab.
Man the vultures appear out of no where when an idiot makes a move don't they. As stated this is not set in stone, but leaning very seriously to doing it. If we do it it will be on Labor Day weekend at Moab.
Dirtytires
Explorer
Yep. good luck..
I met with the RV company on Friday, what I thought would be 15-20 minute chat with the design engineer, turned out to being an hour and half with the owner, the owners brother, Lead Engineer, production manager and marketing VP. It was a very good meeting and the comments were far to good to repeat, actually enought to gag a magot level. I have told them I am building a next generation proto, wider by at least 10 inches in the box area or may go out to the edge of the frame. One question that stuck was from the Production manager, "When can we start building these?". the owner said he wanted to see the new design.
That is where you guys come. I have recieved some very good ideas and have written them down, but now I need new ideas for a larger containment area, anything you would want in my trailer if you were to buy one, anything your family, wife might need to make their camping a better adventure.
Please give me any and all ideas, I am actually playing with an interior potty and shower. If I go the width of the frame I think I can squeeze one in. I know a lot of you guys read the thread, now I need your ideas for development of the next trailer. I will reward you for your ideas, a significant discount on buying a trailer or a cash payment for ideas I use.
Thank you for your interest, the web site is almost done, I will be a vendor on here soon.
That is where you guys come. I have recieved some very good ideas and have written them down, but now I need new ideas for a larger containment area, anything you would want in my trailer if you were to buy one, anything your family, wife might need to make their camping a better adventure.
Please give me any and all ideas, I am actually playing with an interior potty and shower. If I go the width of the frame I think I can squeeze one in. I know a lot of you guys read the thread, now I need your ideas for development of the next trailer. I will reward you for your ideas, a significant discount on buying a trailer or a cash payment for ideas I use.
Thank you for your interest, the web site is almost done, I will be a vendor on here soon.
Agree with Java. Lose the indoor potty / shower, but hot water source with a tap outside for a shower attachment would be great.
I have been following your build with great aniticipation. My biggest concerns are weight, stability, and the ability to handle a narrow / rocky trail. Having the hard sides, the insulation, the kitchen etc. and the ease of setup would appeal greatly to my wife (maybe the most important consideration...)
When you say go to the full width of the frame, are you going to loose the flares? It is really handy to have those external steps and flat fenders to put stuff on. Also it gives the sides a bit of safety factor in narrow trails because of the set back.
Again great build and I am waiting for your next revision.
Ron
I have been following your build with great aniticipation. My biggest concerns are weight, stability, and the ability to handle a narrow / rocky trail. Having the hard sides, the insulation, the kitchen etc. and the ease of setup would appeal greatly to my wife (maybe the most important consideration...)
When you say go to the full width of the frame, are you going to loose the flares? It is really handy to have those external steps and flat fenders to put stuff on. Also it gives the sides a bit of safety factor in narrow trails because of the set back.
Again great build and I am waiting for your next revision.
Ron
