Orville's Toad

[OldGreen]

I'll take some pics of it all hooked up this weekend.

Long/Short: The Dexter Axle under the trailer is curved for proper camber so I had to weld on new perches over the old ones. . .IE, you can't just "flip" the axle.

The cussing: I bought the WD hitch that is made specifically for trailers with side mounted tongue jacks. HOWEVER, the PS bracket needs to be mounted in precisely the same location as said tongue jack. . .so, I'll have to cut it off and move it forward about 3 or so inches. PITA for sure. . .

It will go like this: Cut, Cut, Grind x4, Weld, Weld, Clean, Paint, bolt x8.

Now, I "think" that the driver's side will clear my spare tire carrier. . .but we shall see.

[Roman]

Blood?

[OldGreen]

Blood?

Not yet. But. . .it could happen.

[Wrench]

Hey Jim,
Your external hook up for propane that you use for your gas grill, is that fitting threaded or a quick disconnect, kinda like air uses? I bought the Coleman hose, but that is compatible with a bottle; my camper uses a quick disconnect.

Just FYI, the quick connects (look similar to an air hose connection) are regulated / low pressure and are used with grills that dont have their own regulator. The type with the bottle connection like Jim stated are high pressure for use with grills that have regulators installed.

Edit: I just realized you posted that in April. I guess my coffee needs to kick in this morning...

[OldGreen]

Hey Jim,
Your external hook up for propane that you use for your gas grill, is that fitting threaded or a quick disconnect, kinda like air uses? I bought the Coleman hose, but that is compatible with a bottle; my camper uses a quick disconnect.

Just FYI, the quick connects (look similar to an air hose connection) are regulated / low pressure and are used with grills that dont have their own regulator. The type with the bottle connection like Jim stated are high pressure for use with grills that have regulators installed.

Edit: I just realized you posted that in April. I guess my coffee needs to kick in this morning...

This is one reason to buy a trailer with the high pressure external connection: you can use all of your existing propane appliances just by getting a hose. Turkey frier, lantern, grill, even a space heater when you have the add a room up. . .

[OldGreen]

Axle flip and WDH. . .all dressed up with a LOT of places to go. . .

I think it looks about perfect.

[tobyw]

I don't think that could have turned out any better. See you on the flip side

[tobyw]

Updating for OG from the road somewhere in CA:

[iaccocca]

I'm pretty sure he does not want to go any further west. Just saying.

[OldGreen]

We learned later that camping on the beach is 100% acceptable. Next time we will do it.

[Roman]

Ok, that just hurts!