UAV-TD (Urban Assualt Vehicle - tear drop) build

[matthewp]

Man! That tailgate looks great!

 

[trail-explorer]

Mounted and wired my exterior flood lights.

Replace the incandescent bulbs with some LEDs:

http://www.overland-gear.com/RV-1141.htm

I've been using them in my trailer and the power savings is dramatic.

 

[silvrzuki77]

If you look back a bit I built LED for all the lights super cheap.

 

[trail-explorer]

If you look back a bit I built LED for all the lights super cheap.

Found it just now when searching the thread. Post 149.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ehicle-tear-drop)-build?p=1361617#post1361617

The nice thing about the lights from www.Overland-Gear.com is that no modifications to the socket are required - they are plug and play.

 

[silvrzuki77]

I hear ya on the plug in play no doubt easy way to do it. I think im about 30 bucks into everything on mine plus i had nothing else to do lol

 

[silvrzuki77]

Well this is a bummer. Too tall and it needs to pull out pretty far to be usable. I can drop the tray down about 1/2". Maybe then move the upper back bearings farther forward. Nothin is easy lol

 

[silvrzuki77]

Nope still wont have the throw to open the lid. Hmmmmm.

Might have to buy those 3 piece slider that are expensive but extend super far and design a entire new slide setup.

 

[rocrunr]

That's it don't want it the fridge don't slide. lol That's a bummer what's the issue the height or throw? How far forward did you move the back bearings? Still won't clear?

 

[silvrzuki77]

Height I can fix, its the throw thats a problem. The heavy duty long bearing throws are around $140 for what I need!

 

[Wavebreaker]

go sideways perhaps

 

[silvrzuki77]

Thought about that and its a great idea, just want to keep as much usable space as possible. (Future ammo can swamp cooler) If I had done a standard 8ft trailer I would have done that for sure.

 

[Mash5]

How about making your own long travel slides by doing another nested set of rollers? Just a thought...

 

[matthewp]

Height I can fix, its the throw thats a problem. The heavy duty long bearing throws are around $140 for what I need!

That seems to becoming one of those situations where you just have to stand back, rub your chin, and say, "That's why the manufactured ones cost so much!"

 

[silvrzuki77]

Even still if I bought a manufactured one Im in the same situation not being able to pull out. Lol. Also I would have $200 less. Works great all n all and would be fine in a jeep or the back of the hummer.

 

[silvrzuki77]

How about making your own long travel slides by doing another nested set of rollers? Just a thought...

I think Im going to get to a point with those bearings it will end up being to thick on the sides? Unless you have a different idea?