I also bought all new wheels and tires. This means the trailer tires can be used as spares for the Jeep if required. And the Jeep spare can be used on the trailer.
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I also bought all new wheels and tires. This means the trailer tires can be used as spares for the Jeep if required. And the Jeep spare can be used on the trailer.
So have you actually been camping in it yet?
Yes I have. It tows and sleeps very nice. It takes less than 5 minutes from the time I park it until I can crawl in and go to sleep.
These are from the first real trip I went on with it in November 2011.
Texas Hill Country 11/2011
Great Pics! Cant do that in a Miata!
That trailer is cavernous on the inside!
Well played!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nails
It took a lot of work to fit all that in there. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nails
I see what you did there...Quote:
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You could with one of these: http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/rvs/3621149495.html Not as well-appointed and not off-road capable, but not many people go 4-wheeling in a Miata anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by motorollow
Started sealing the doors and table today. Spar varnish and heartwood redwood make a good combination.
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purty
I want another 4 days in the week. I have forbidden myself Jeep ownership until I figure out how to live in Colorado Springs, but geez... I don't have enough fingers to scratch the itch this thread gives me.
Those cabinet doors look better than my kitchen's.
Finally picked a paint color for the galley. It complements the grain in the wood and makes them pop. The wood trim will be finished the same way as the doors.
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Really cool.
Miatas are overrated. Maybe I'll buy a Jeep instead... I've always wanted to move to Colorado Springs.
Come to the dark side. You know you want too.... It'll make ya feel goooood!Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
On a side note, the new Miata is on my short list of a second car for commuting to/from work.
So did you install a garbage disposal too? ;-)
Yep, It's right next to the jacuzzi so I don't have to get out to dispose of the beer cans.
Fantastic work as always HudsonHawk. Glad to see you're going to get another Miata. So you're waiting on the ND?
No, I am waiting on getting all of our debt paid off before I buy another car.
With the exception of the magnetic latches for the doors, the galley is complete. YAY!!!!!! :)
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Oh wait.. That means now I have to build out the interior cabinets..... :cry:
Have you weight your trailer? With that much wood, I afraid it can get heavy in a hurry.
It was 1250 lbs. (including the battery) before I built the rear cabinets. It is probably1350 now. Most of the wood is redwood and poplar which is very light weight. I figure 1600 lbs when loaded for camping. With the trailer brakes the Jeep has been able to easily handle it.Quote:
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It has a 3500lb axle and have 2000lb springs on each side. I am well within the safety range for the suspension and frame.
Of course you are. You have planned and engineered this to a T. Very well done, sir.
VERY smart thing to do. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by HudsonHawk
It has been a while since I posted any updates to this thread.
I was sidetracked for the last 8 months with various issues and just plain laziness. I have some camping trips coming up and decided I needed to finish up the galley.
I permanently mounted the folding table and made the extendable leg for it.
Table in the stored position:
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It is held in place by a brass surface mount latch from Home Depot. I had to modify the table to support the brass catch for the latch. That is why the one piece of wood is a different color. I have not had time to sand and seal it yet.
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I have to admit I cheated on the leg. I cut the bottom off of a pair of crutches. Then, I drilled two 3/4" holes in the cross piece in the end of the table. The crutch pieces are a press fit and stay in place even when the table is in the up position.
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I think it is going to work really well.
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To stow the table, I pick it up, remove the leg and stow it on top of the air conditioner and latch the table in place.
Now I just need to mount the hatch supports and it is done.