Oh well, worth a try. I know I ran into this with my previous plow lights on the Jeep. The LEDS were so bad in the knock off version I had it wasnt worth putting them on. When I went to the gen 3 set thats on their now, it was worth the extra. They are crazy bright, even in the daytime
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This has happened a lot with previous generation LED and their equivalency of lumens to a standard halogen bulb. Now, if Im using the LED for anything that requires over a "marker light" appearance ie. then I search for Generation 3 or higher LEDs or Cree.
Oh well, worth a try. I know I ran into this with my previous plow lights on the Jeep. The LEDS were so bad in the knock off version I had it wasnt worth putting them on. When I went to the gen 3 set thats on their now, it was worth the extra. They are crazy bright, even in the daytime
Oh well, worth a try. I know I ran into this with my previous plow lights on the Jeep. The LEDS were so bad in the knock off version I had it wasnt worth putting them on. When I went to the gen 3 set thats on their now, it was worth the extra. They are crazy bright, even in the daytime
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So "winter" plans are as follows:
16ga floor, Line-x'ed
Steel skirting/steps and steel fenders. Primarily for tree defense and steps/area's to mount schtuff
LED tail lights
More tie downs inside of trailer
Have cover made. I already have the material (thanks Scott!). Cover will be secured with snaps.
Rear 2" receiver (towpoint, bumpah dumpah, trail d-vise)
Max coupler
Handle for the tongue, weld on
4" or 6" pneumatic tire for the jack
Mount spare under trailer, forward of axle
Mount ammo box that's currently in the MJ onto the front of trailer where the wooden tray is.
16ga floor, Line-x'ed
Steel skirting/steps and steel fenders. Primarily for tree defense and steps/area's to mount schtuff
Have cover made. I already have the material (thanks Scott!). Cover will be secured with snaps.
Rear 2" receiver (towpoint, bumpah dumpah, trail d-vise)
Handle for the tongue, weld on
Mount spare under trailer, forward of axle
Mount ammo box that's currently in the MJ onto the front of trailer where the wooden tray is.
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Well now that the new tow rig has a 6 shooter lug pattern, I'll be removing the wheelie spacers and replacing them with some fancy anodized adapters to go from 5x4.5 to 6x5.5
The tires will also get widened to some 10.5's (on 6 lugs of course) but stay the same height of 33".
So with that, the three 33x9.5's are up for grabs. All are mounted/liquid balanced on 15x7 Jeep steelies.
The tires will also get widened to some 10.5's (on 6 lugs of course) but stay the same height of 33".
So with that, the three 33x9.5's are up for grabs. All are mounted/liquid balanced on 15x7 Jeep steelies.
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I also purchased an overhead storage rack thingy from Lowe's so I can store the RTT inside the garage for the winter too. It's not assembled yet, but I'll be sure to post pix when it's hanging off the ceiling...
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Why did you decide to go to the other brand hitch?
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I'm very picky when it comes to rattles, clunks, shimmies, etc. This homemade hitch is bombproof and has been put thru the extreme tests. However it does have a few "loose" spots that can be improved upon, and I'm just too lazy to continue with fixing it to be honest. I'm sure it's a simple fix too, but the new owner can figure that out.
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Max Coupler arrived a few days ago. Had to buy a new vehicle hitch end to achieved the proper height behind the Taco (all my other ones either already were in use or the wrong height). This nice little powder coated unit is smaller and lighter by 4 lbs (17 vs. 13).
It has a greasable pivot on the trailer end and rebuildable bushings if ever need be.
It has a greasable pivot on the trailer end and rebuildable bushings if ever need be.
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Well you can tell the "side to side rotation" on the hitch end is different. But How is that different? Like how did they build it compared to how we can see the other one is done.
Also looks like it might of shortened up the over all length by about 3"s?
And I see they used a pin instead of a bolt for the "up down" part of the hitch.
Also looks like it might of shortened up the over all length by about 3"s?
And I see they used a pin instead of a bolt for the "up down" part of the hitch.
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The "bolt" doesn't have a nut, only a hole drilled in the other end for the hair pin to go into. Tomato, tomatoe
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This'll make it easier to move around. And now the jack reaches the ground too, that was always an issue. Previously, I had to use the Hi-Lift base to get the trailer off the tow vehicle and get the trailer level.
That's a nice pneumatic wheel that swivels 360*. Can be aired down for those offroad needs.....
That's a nice pneumatic wheel that swivels 360*. Can be aired down for those offroad needs.....
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Those chains look a little small.....You think they will hold...lol
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wntrcmpr wrote:Those chains look a little small.....You think they will hold...lol
Those'll be getting swapped out for some safety cables soon too. I can use those chains on my car trailer since they're bigger than what's already on there...
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Not much to report on this. I haven't really used it much in the past few months 'cept for last Memorial Day weekend
I'm slooowly saving up for a 6-lugger axle, new floor and a different tongue box. I currently have the same box on my car trailer and really enjoy it. I also already have the new/used leaf springs from my Tacoma that I'll be using with the new axle.
I'm slooowly saving up for a 6-lugger axle, new floor and a different tongue box. I currently have the same box on my car trailer and really enjoy it. I also already have the new/used leaf springs from my Tacoma that I'll be using with the new axle.
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Great thread. Any more work done on the trailer? I've drawn up plans for a similar rig, based on a Harbor Freight trailer too. The info on the springs was very interesting.
Summer's coming....
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Summer's coming....
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Thanks Geoff! Forward progress has been idle as the Tacoma has been serving my needs just dandy w the bed/tent rack I built. Almost all of my adventures are point-to-point and the trailer really only serves me well when I'm base camping. I've contemplated selling it but it doesn't owe me anything and I'm still interested in fabricating the Tacoma leafs under it.
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I missed that tent/rack build. I'll look for it. I also forgot to ask about that big tent in your picture. Looks like LL Bean? Got details and opinions on it? I'm contemplating adding a big mother like that to the inventory. SOmething I can put a queen size bed or a table in.
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The rack build is in my Taco thread. Should be somewhere around here if you don't want to read thru the whole thread.. https://northeastoverland.forumotion.com/t502p210-01-tacoma-dc
This big tent? It's a screen room w/ rainfly from Beaner's.
I was able to erect it by myself and then flew it over the pic-a-nic table, then tossed on the fly. Very roomy, was able to have my fridge/freezer on one side and my campchair on the other side w the pic-a-nic table between 'em. The rainfly door doubles as an awning. I'd recommend one fer sure. It does take up alot of room packed up, but that's where the trailer came in handy
This big tent? It's a screen room w/ rainfly from Beaner's.
I was able to erect it by myself and then flew it over the pic-a-nic table, then tossed on the fly. Very roomy, was able to have my fridge/freezer on one side and my campchair on the other side w the pic-a-nic table between 'em. The rainfly door doubles as an awning. I'd recommend one fer sure. It does take up alot of room packed up, but that's where the trailer came in handy
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I plan on getting this ASAP:
62" hub face and 48" spring perch center mounts for a 50" wide trailer frame.
Axle sold with five or six Lug hubs with bearings, grease caps, seals, lug nuts and u-bolt kit (Free Shipping) $174.95
www.abc-trailer-parts.com
I have some greasable Tacoma lift shackles enroute right now. Almost everything is here to begin the transformation!
62" hub face and 48" spring perch center mounts for a 50" wide trailer frame.
Axle sold with five or six Lug hubs with bearings, grease caps, seals, lug nuts and u-bolt kit (Free Shipping) $174.95
www.abc-trailer-parts.com
I have some greasable Tacoma lift shackles enroute right now. Almost everything is here to begin the transformation!
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That will make it easier
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Well I sold the Tepui tent to NMW 4X4, a friend from Winthrop. So now the trailer is super ready to flip over and remove/replace all the suspension components. While under there I'll run some conduit for the lights, add a rear 2" receiver (for a pull point or my bumpah dumpah), and replace the rotten wooden floor with none rotten wood.
I know I've been threatening to perform the suspension upgrade for a while but I don't have any excuse ta not too...
New will be:
6-lug axle
Stock 01 Tacoma springs w/a leaf or 2 removed (research pending)
Longer spring shackles (designed to lift a Taco), if those are too tall then I'll just use my original Taco shackles.
Tire size will range between 33x12.5x15 to 285/75R16 (I have both)
I'll acquire a new Tepui tent over the colder months to retain the name of the trailer...But for now it'll be ground sleeping...
I know I've been threatening to perform the suspension upgrade for a while but I don't have any excuse ta not too...
New will be:
6-lug axle
Stock 01 Tacoma springs w/a leaf or 2 removed (research pending)
Longer spring shackles (designed to lift a Taco), if those are too tall then I'll just use my original Taco shackles.
Tire size will range between 33x12.5x15 to 285/75R16 (I have both)
I'll acquire a new Tepui tent over the colder months to retain the name of the trailer...But for now it'll be ground sleeping...
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MtnClimber wrote:Well I sold the Tepui tent to NMW 4X4, a friend from Winthrop. So now the trailer is super ready to flip over and remove/replace all the suspension components. While under there I'll run some conduit for the lights, add a rear 2" receiver (for a pull point or my bumpah dumpah), and replace the rotten wooden floor with none rotten wood.
I know I've been threatening to perform the suspension upgrade for a while but I don't have any excuse ta not too...
New will be:
6-lug axle
Stock 01 Tacoma springs w/a leaf or 2 removed (research pending)
Longer spring shackles (designed to lift a Taco), if those are too tall then I'll just use my original Taco shackles.
Tire size will range between 33x12.5x15 to 285/75R16 (I have both)
I'll acquire a new Tepui tent over the colder months to retain the name of the trailer...But for now it'll be ground sleeping...
What time frame are you looking to buy your next RTT? I have been researching RTTs and I'm a little bummed out that I'm not able to make the CVT group buy on TW right now. I like both CVTs and Tepui RTTs and I'll go with either if the price is right maybe we can team up and save on some shipping.
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ME OFF Rd wrote:What time frame are you looking to buy your next RTT? I have been researching RTTs and I'm a little bummed out that I'm not able to make the CVT group buy on TW right now. I like both CVTs and Tepui RTTs and I'll go with either if the price is right maybe we can team up and save on some shipping.
Heh, well, a new Tepui tent is already on it's way and should arrive here sometime this Wednesday. I made a call last week and got a deal Sorry on just noticing this, as I would've gladly went in on shipping with you.
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I plan to build a 2.0 version of this trailer over the winter. It will suit our family needs for our adventures. Tent height is still undecided and whether or not if the tent rack will raise or not is also still undecided at this time. I'll start a new thread start once building the trailer commences!
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