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by colemancooler
Fri May 09, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/p180x540/10306321_864674233549455_4210639265460702125_n.jpg test tow trip around town today, it tows well, and stops well, however the under powered truck shows it colors on the freeway, But I am asking a lot from an engine that was 90HP...
by colemancooler
Mon May 05, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

My off road Toyota is now wired and has an 8" drop hitch, now i just need to fabricate an attachment for my safety chains, and i can see how my trailer tows behind it https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/26974_1315637124006_2913880_n.jpg https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...
by colemancooler
Mon May 05, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: Brake work on the Toy
Replies: 2
Views: 1447

sweet, I am jealous
8)
by colemancooler
Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:51 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

I went up to liberty laborday last year, , so this was the second trip out, I am changing how the hatch seals, because i learned that it does not seal with the hatch open in the rain, and i also learned that the cooler drain, must be closed!! because mine was open and as my ice melted it made a mess...
by colemancooler
Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

this weekend I went to the puyallup 4x4 swap meet, and stayed at the puyallup fairgrounds in the green lot for $24 per night https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1891165_830896670260545_1708757294_n.jpg a pic from Indian john hill rest area https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hp...
by colemancooler
Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Super Swamper 34x10.5R-15LT LTB and BFG 33x12.5-R15 KM
Replies: 3
Views: 1779

do you still have the 33-12.5-15?
by colemancooler
Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1508131_821226337894245_1630091023_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1506949_821226341227578_1928652990_n.jpg the weather was nice so i added a back up light with guard to my trailer yesterday. these Pics are of the t...
by colemancooler
Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: Custom air lines
Replies: 4
Views: 2002

6 robles has semi truck air lines for air brakes, very nice stuff
by colemancooler
Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: good dutch oven starter recipe
Replies: 4
Views: 1389

I made taco soup, in my dutch oven and it was delicious, It only required browning of the meat then adding the other ingredients and simmering http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/colemancooler/1176380_716173668399513_2137842646_n_zpse82386ba.jpg i found the recipe here http://www.dutchovendude....
by colemancooler
Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: good dutch oven starter recipe
Replies: 4
Views: 1389

good dutch oven starter recipe

I am a dutch oven novice :? and I am looking for a good recipe to try out this weekend Because of the fire regulations I will not be using charcoal, or an open fire, just my camp stove. The man quiche was Awesome :thu2: , but all I remember is a can of everything and whatever everyone brought
by colemancooler
Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:06 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: portable toilet
Replies: 0
Views: 681

portable toilet

portable toilet still in the box, I have this exact same toilet in new condition, and Have no need for 2 $75 OBO https://sphotos-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1005378_706376719379208_291582652_n.jpg the one on the left is for sale the one on the right is an identical port o let that I am using for...
by colemancooler
Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

here is a pre built trailer for about the same $ as I spent building my own
http://www.runawaycampers.com/

and a very nice one built in oregon
http://www.oregontrailer.net/Oregon_Trailer/Oregon_TrailR.html
by colemancooler
Tue Aug 13, 2013 2:19 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

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officially legal, and 1,340lbs pretty close to my goal of 1,200 :thu:
I am going to liberty for labor day weekend
by colemancooler
Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

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by colemancooler
Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

I did the calculations on my trailer water tank today and it holds approximately 30 gallons, that is just over 250lbs of water
by colemancooler
Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

OldGreen wrote:Where did you get that chair?


the chair is made by westfield outdoors itm #999954

http://en.westfieldoutdoor.com/products.php?xyh=bjb&goods_category=0;2&goods_catname=Outdoor+Furniture

I couldn't find it on their website
by colemancooler
Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

i used 3/4 butyl tape from the RV store, and extruded flashing from http://teardroptrailerparts.com/Hinges___Aluminum_Trim.html Aluminum 8' Trim Edge Molding the 1/4' is not enough coverage I made it work on one side but cut it too close on the other, i made custom trim for the hatch using drop alum...
by colemancooler
Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

my wife got me 2 of them i believe they are from Costco
by colemancooler
Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1069881_687990484551165_500076664_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1003087_687990367884510_92236595_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/998347_687990321217848_1592669792_n.jpg
by colemancooler
Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

where I used to work we converted a cargo trailer to a taco trailer, and you couldn't cut a hole in it for a vent without major re structuring because it gets most of its strength from the skin, and hat channels in the walls
by colemancooler
Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

I now have an appointment on august 13 to get the trailer inspected :D
by colemancooler
Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

so far the total spent on the trailer is approximately $2,470.79 more than I expected, i still need to order $41 in trim pieces, and spend approx $100 to get it inspected and licensed
by colemancooler
Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:22 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

I am not sure if I had already mentioned this or not, but I have got a lot of information from this website, there are also a lot of free plans on this site as well http://www.tnttt.com
by colemancooler
Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1017199_676378822378998_1876381478_n.jpg https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1001335_676378745712339_189589792_n.jpg updated galley Pictures, the faucet works with or without 12V power, and the spray nozzle just to the right of the fauc...
by colemancooler
Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:10 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: off road tear drop trailer build
Replies: 117
Views: 63022

I am definitely not a carpenter, so I am using the metal to cover the ugly. i used 1" closed cell foam from home depot it has an R value of 5 for the 1" thickness. i think the water tank is 15 gallons, but it might be more. i bought the last sheet of aluminum today, and hope to get it on t...

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