SoCal Tear Drop Owners! Post up!

[unusedusername]

So... What's the most technical trail everyone has taken their Socal teardrop across? I don't mean to take the trailer nearby and use as a base camp, but I really mean across.

For me, it's the Mojave Road, but other then the drop into the Watson Wash, it wasn't really technical at all.

I'm considering if a "north rim of the grand canyon" type trip is feasible with our Krawler 459.

 

[frq flyr]

Took my teardrop, family of 5, and 2-dogs, to Toroweap last Christmas. There were a few technical sections toward the end of the trail.

 

[tctundra]

Montana two weeks ago...


Two days ago in British Columbia.

 

[jamonsote]

Montana two weeks ago...
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Two days ago in British Columbia.

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Beautiful pics.

What kind of ceiling vent do you use? I’m pretty sure I will have some interference with the fantastic fan and future RTT.

 

[Shower Pouch]

All, I'm looking to replace the two glass windows on my Socal TD. I want to replace them with a double pane window. Or something a little more heat and cool resistant from the elements. Has any changed out the windows before? If yes, what brand and are there any watch outs that you would like to share? Thanks.

 

[outback_mick]

My wife and I are looking to join the SoCal tribe/family/cult. If anyone has a 5x9' or smaller that they'd like to find a new home for, let me know via PM. Cheers!

 

[Keith Starr]

All, I'm looking to replace the two glass windows on my Socal TD. I want to replace them with a double pane window. Or something a little more heat and cool resistant from the elements. Has any changed out the windows before? If yes, what brand and are there any watch outs that you would like to share? Thanks.

Can't speak to an actual double pane window but this is my solution. A 100% blackout "fabric" (less fabric-y and more rubbery/wipes-off-with-a-damp-cloth material), attaches with velcro all around. White external color to block heat. Similar to the "fabric" on a Four Wheel Camper window. Way better than the curtains I used to use.

 

[4runnerteq]

Can't speak to an actual double pane window but this is my solution. A 100% blackout "fabric" (less fabric-y and more rubbery/wipes-off-with-a-damp-cloth material), attaches with velcro all around. White external color to block heat. Similar to the "fabric" on a Four Wheel Camper window. Way better than the curtains I used to use.

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Glad to see someone with these. Ive been looking at them myself for ours

 

[Keith Starr]

Glad to see someone with these. Ive been looking at them myself for ours

I'm really happy with them. Ordered a "custom" RV kit here: https://blackoutez.com/RV-Window-Cover

Width: 20.25"
Length: 18.375"
Radius: 3.5"

Not the cheapest but easier than trying to source all the materials. I'm thinking about ordering a 16" square to cover the Fantastic Fan, that thing lets a ton of light in...and sometimes I just wanna pretend it's not 7am yet! Lol

 

[4runnerteq]

I'm really happy with them. Ordered a "custom" RV kit here: https://blackoutez.com/RV-Window-Cover

Width: 20.25"
Length: 18.375"
Radius: 3.5"

Not the cheapest but easier than trying to source all the materials. I'm thinking about ordering a 16" square to cover the Fantastic Fan, that thing lets a ton of light in...and sometimes I just wanna pretend it's not 7am yet! Lol

That's where I was looking. Thanks for the measurements

 

[wiredinoc]

Where are all of the summer camping posts? holy hell, we've had ours 5 months and have been out 13 times! not a single weekend at home. what a great purchase for the family!

 

[cneithardt]

I'll play

Eastern sierra's this summer for a week! We've had ours for ~5 months and taken it out 3 times now... LOVE it.

459 Kascade.

 

[4runnerteq]

Sweet. Liking those moon caps

 

[No Ma]

Utah and Colorado trips with the 510xs. At least one more coming up!

 

[Keith Starr]

I added a piezo ingition to my Partner stove, got the idea from "slowtwitch" in this thread. Works great! Used some Heatshield Hot Sleeve Roll, Ancor Marine Grade Shrink Tube, some aluminium for a bracket, and a couple stainless rivets. All wearable parts are easily replaceable.










Also, some random photos. We really should have a SoCal meet sometime.

Santa Fe Nat'l Forest (35.991775, -106.621407):



Silverton, CO (37.851468, -107.726676):