The Canuck Truck buildup!
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p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Truck configuration
Thanks for all the compliments guys. :bowdown:
Mr. Brady deserves much of the credit for developing this style of platform/set up. To date I’m surprised by how well the rig handles in the current configuration. I feel that he has managed put into practice many of lessons that Tom Sheppard has learned and shared via his book and articles in Overland Journal about cargo management.
Unfortunately I won’t be driving there this year. If work/vacation lines up properly I might fly in again as long as I can bum a ride! :sombrero: We do plan on driving there for the 2009 event!
Feels like I’m always working on it, but I’m ready for our trip on Sunday and Monday. Time to go and enjoy it now.
Cheers,
P
Thanks for all the compliments guys. :bowdown:
Mr. Brady deserves much of the credit for developing this style of platform/set up. To date I’m surprised by how well the rig handles in the current configuration. I feel that he has managed put into practice many of lessons that Tom Sheppard has learned and shared via his book and articles in Overland Journal about cargo management.
heeltoe989 said:
mountainpete said:
Willman said:
Willman said:
Unfortunately I won’t be driving there this year. If work/vacation lines up properly I might fly in again as long as I can bum a ride! :sombrero: We do plan on driving there for the 2009 event!
JJackson said:
Feels like I’m always working on it, but I’m ready for our trip on Sunday and Monday. Time to go and enjoy it now.
Cheers,
P
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Victoria Day
Thanks KC. It takes time to get things "just perfect".
Now, all I have to do is go out and enjoy it!
That would be the one. The next time you are in the area, let me know. We could meet up for a cup of coffee :coffeedrink: or a cold one :beer:.
Cheers,
P
kcowyo said:
Thanks KC. It takes time to get things "just perfect".
Now, all I have to do is go out and enjoy it!
JJackson said:
That would be the one. The next time you are in the area, let me know. We could meet up for a cup of coffee :coffeedrink: or a cold one :beer:.
Cheers,
P
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Putting it all together...part 1
The long weekend and maiden voyage is here! I've been busy buying supplies, packing the fridge, putting all the gear in the truck and checking everything out for the first trip with the new set up. I'm super excited! :wings:
I picked up a few goodies for a friend of mine and his 2002 4Runner and while I was at it, found some goodies for me. The very large box is a TJM T-15 and there is a Warn M8000 hiding in the back of the truck as well. The winch and bumper will work well for his 4Runner.
I've been contemplating the storage solution under the platform and for maximum protection, chose some Pelican 1610 cases.
A nice desert tan one and cool OD green. That way I can tell what items are stored in what case.
I've picked up a nice Cook Partner stove from our friends over at Adventure Trailers.
I've found a 5 lb propane bottle locally and that's a Super Quick Fist just barely squeezed on. I'll be using it as a mounting solution if things work out the way I hope.
The mandatory garage test before hitting the trail. These photos also show that the grill style has been modified to centre smaller pots over the burner.
More coming shortly...
The long weekend and maiden voyage is here! I've been busy buying supplies, packing the fridge, putting all the gear in the truck and checking everything out for the first trip with the new set up. I'm super excited! :wings:
I picked up a few goodies for a friend of mine and his 2002 4Runner and while I was at it, found some goodies for me. The very large box is a TJM T-15 and there is a Warn M8000 hiding in the back of the truck as well. The winch and bumper will work well for his 4Runner.
I've been contemplating the storage solution under the platform and for maximum protection, chose some Pelican 1610 cases.
A nice desert tan one and cool OD green. That way I can tell what items are stored in what case.
I've picked up a nice Cook Partner stove from our friends over at Adventure Trailers.
I've found a 5 lb propane bottle locally and that's a Super Quick Fist just barely squeezed on. I'll be using it as a mounting solution if things work out the way I hope.
The mandatory garage test before hitting the trail. These photos also show that the grill style has been modified to centre smaller pots over the burner.
More coming shortly...
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p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Putting it all together... part 2
The final item to address before the trip was to deploy the tent and drill a few extra holes in the ladder to accomodate various terrain types. The neighbours must think I'm nuts...
You can also see the top of AT Can Holders mounted to my rear bumper in this picture.
I already know that I have to re-pack and better organize as soon as I return from the trip. I'm not happy with the packing job right now but I'm leaving in a few hours so this will have to do for now. Time for some dirt roads...:safari-rig:
Cheers :beer:,
P
The final item to address before the trip was to deploy the tent and drill a few extra holes in the ladder to accomodate various terrain types. The neighbours must think I'm nuts...
You can also see the top of AT Can Holders mounted to my rear bumper in this picture.
I already know that I have to re-pack and better organize as soon as I return from the trip. I'm not happy with the packing job right now but I'm leaving in a few hours so this will have to do for now. Time for some dirt roads...:safari-rig:
Cheers :beer:,
P
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
The money tree is done...
Ha ha, unfortunately that was the end of the spring "bloom" for the money tree! Time for some Expedition grade miracle grow! :shakin:
You have no idea how much I'd love to go to ET...current plan for an ET apperance with the rig is 2009. Can't wait.
Cheers,
P
Willman said:
Ha ha, unfortunately that was the end of the spring "bloom" for the money tree! Time for some Expedition grade miracle grow! :shakin:
You have no idea how much I'd love to go to ET...current plan for an ET apperance with the rig is 2009. Can't wait.
Cheers,
P
