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SFandH
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Looks great. Carry some boards to place under a wheel to level it off and to support the front jack stand.
Are you going to hook-up a solar panel? Another battery might be good.
[Edited on 9-20-2020 by SFandH]
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Whale-ista
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Agreed: stopping/controlling the forward momentum is pretty important.
This one has electric brakes, but I'll need to upgrade my current towing system to use them. (I have an old 4-pin system, need to have a 7-pin
installed.)
Fortunately, the owner is willing to deliver it. He's already bought a larger trailer and is anxious to make space closer to his house.
I'll do some practice runs around here before heading south- and I'm looking forward to using the 5 and not having to deal with the stop and go
traffic on the Pacific side from TJ to SQ.
Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  | Pulling a trailer is one thing, stopping it is another! Loaded up, it will be pushing a ton and a half, and braking is much more of a challenge than
pulling that much weight.
I like the trailer, and have been considering something like that myself. I would love your feed back on how your set up handles slick, or loose
surfaces.
I have hauled fresh cut oak firewood, or a 300 gallon water tank with a brakeless utility trailer behind a small SUV, and it can be dicey in some
situations! |
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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Maderita
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A few suggestions before your first trip: Check the condition and functioning of the electric brakes. Inspect and grease the wheel bearings. Note the
size and purchase a spare inner and outer bearing. Inspect the spring shackles (the holes should be round, not oval), and the bolts. Replace the nylon
bushings (about $2 each).
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Maderita
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| Quote: Originally posted by Whale-ista |
This one has electric brakes, but I'll need to upgrade my current towing system to use them. (I have an old 4-pin system, need to have a 7-pin
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Yes, you will want a 7-way RV socket and a brake controller installed on the tow vehicle.
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John Harper
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| Quote: Originally posted by Maderita | | A few suggestions before your first trip: Check the condition and functioning of the electric brakes. Inspect and grease the wheel bearings. Note the
size and purchase a spare inner and outer bearing. Inspect the spring shackles (the holes should be round, not oval), and the bolts. Replace the nylon
bushings (about $2 each). |
+1 Wheel bearings need close attention.
John
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Whale-ista
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Good question. I have a GoalZero solar panel array (60 watts) that I set out on my camper shell roof, to charge a portable battery (about the size of
a car battery) that holds 400 WH of charge. (see https://www.goalzero.com/product-features/portable-power-sta...)
This has been small, but enough to charge up digital electronics, run computers, lights and a fan... but obviously the trailer has more items.
So... not sure if I will add more panels/larger battery. Will have to take a few short trips and see what's needed for dry camping off the grid.
| Quote: Originally posted by SFandH |
Looks great. Carry some boards to place under a wheel to level it off and to support the front jack stand.
Are you going to hook-up a solar panel? Another battery might be good.
[Edited on 9-20-2020 by SFandH] |
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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JZ
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Man, there are some really cool offroad campers out there now.
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JZ
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Another set of them.
AdvRider, you should look at the one from Zone RV. It starts at 8:10 min of the video. Think this is exactly what you are looking for.
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I was in talks with Zone RV and ready to buy a demo model at overland expo before covid hit! Now they are sold out so far in advance that they aren't
even looking at selling in the US! Bummer...
The opus has mixed reviews and is made in China, I'm looking for a Us made brand now unless the Aussies come around.
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JZ
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| Quote: Originally posted by advrider | I was in talks with Zone RV and ready to buy a demo model at overland expo before covid hit! Now they are sold out so far in advance that they aren't
even looking at selling in the US! Bummer...
The opus has mixed reviews and is made in China, I'm looking for a Us made brand now unless the Aussies come around. |
Good info on Zone.
I've become convinced that Off Grid Trailers is the best one in North America. They are in Edmonton. I'm not sold on Boreas yet. They seem 2-3
years behind OGT.
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Whale-ista
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Those Offgrid trailers look well-built with smart designs for off-road adventures. Would work well for a family when the rooftop tent is added.
As with most quality items in the outdoor retail world: you pay more to get less- in terms of weight- when it comes to durable gear.
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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Ibought an 18 foot Prowler for 200 bucks today...No Leaks appliances all work. Someone had ripped out the bathroom (first thing I would have done)
and turned it into storage...and I found it 4 blocks from my house. super clean it, flop the springs, 2 new tires....off to Montana. Before and after
pics when I am done...
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John Harper
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| Quote: Originally posted by chuckie | | Ibought an 18 foot Prowler for 200 bucks today...No Leaks appliances all work. Someone had ripped out the bathroom (first thing I would have done)
and turned it into storage...and I found it 4 blocks from my house. super clean it, flop the springs, 2 new tires....off to Montana. Before and after
pics when I am done... |
That's the way it's done.
John
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mtgoat666
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Post the “before” pics now. I would like to see what a $200 trailer in Kansas looks like.
Woke!
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chuckie
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I shall do that Goatley! It may have had some cleaning by then. The destitute crippled old lady who is being evicted from the trailer park, that I
bought it from said she would clean it.
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John Harper
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| Quote: Originally posted by chuckie | | I shall do that Goatley! It may have had some cleaning by then. The destitute crippled old lady who is being evicted from the trailer park, that I
bought it from said she would clean it. |
She using her team of oxen to tow it to your place as well?
John
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chuckie
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Nah...My pickup...My son is coming up wed to give me a hand....My right leg is gehonkus again....
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John Harper
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Good luck, and I hope the leg gets better!
John
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| Quote: Originally posted by chuckie | | I shall do that Goatley! It may have had some cleaning by then. The destitute crippled old lady who is being evicted from the trailer park, that I
bought it from said she would clean it. |
So you took someone's house away from them and made her homeless and now you feel good about your bargin?
I would have just given her $200.
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John Harper
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | | Quote: Originally posted by chuckie | | I shall do that Goatley! It may have had some cleaning by then. The destitute crippled old lady who is being evicted from the trailer park, that I
bought it from said she would clean it. |
So you took someone's house away from them and made her homeless and now you feel good about your bargain?
I would have just given her $200.
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OMG. Get a clue. He's obviously joking.
John
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