My Off-road camper build
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Everything is fully welded ... but .... the front box is mounted separately to the main box to allow it to flex without cracking .
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Thanks for that , Pat
The best part that I'm happy with is that overall it only ended up being 4.5mtrs long .
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Nikson
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Welding would be the best way to go... I have been considering a very similar build here in states... like the rear entry (makes sense), and all the access.
when you get a chance, elaborate a bit more on "pressurizing" the cab... and how you are going about the "sealing" part from dust, etc.
Thanks a lot,
when you get a chance, elaborate a bit more on "pressurizing" the cab... and how you are going about the "sealing" part from dust, etc.
Thanks a lot,
The rear entry made sense to me in the fact you do not have to climb over your partner to get in / out .
The biggest problem is the fact that all the dust circulates at the back of the camper so you have to make sure you get it 100% right .
What we have done is used a ' bilge blower ' for a boat , drawing the air through a small pre-cleaner , like you find on a small diesel engine tractor or the like .You need to have positive pressure inside the main structure .
If I was to ever do it again , I would something similar to the ' conqueror companion ' camper .That idea just makes so much sense . I would have done it , but we couldn't get our head around the bed set-up properly .
I am am constantly amazed on the trailers in the states that either you do no work on dirt / dusty / stony / roads , because you never seem to run a stone-guard and it seems everyone likes to put their gen-sets outside the trailer .
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We have now sorted and mounted the rear stabilizers ... they come out on a slight angle for better stability and we rear mounted them so we would lose minimal clearance .
Just have to wait till friday to get the springs reset .. new axle/brakes/bearings/shocks and bushes to go in at the same time as the springs get put back in .
Just have to wait till friday to get the springs reset .. new axle/brakes/bearings/shocks and bushes to go in at the same time as the springs get put back in .
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Got the camper back today .... looks a bit better with the height back in it now .
Got the original springs , added 2 x extra leafs , reset to approx 4 " above what it was , new 50mm square axle ( 2 tonne ) , new 12" electric brakes with off-road magnets , new 3 tonne bearings , new grease able pins , new bushes , new treg hitch and handbrake .
Electric's next week as well as the canvas ... hopefully should be ready for rego the following week .
Got the original springs , added 2 x extra leafs , reset to approx 4 " above what it was , new 50mm square axle ( 2 tonne ) , new 12" electric brakes with off-road magnets , new 3 tonne bearings , new grease able pins , new bushes , new treg hitch and handbrake .
Electric's next week as well as the canvas ... hopefully should be ready for rego the following week .
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fantastic build rockman. Mad skills sir.
I built a trailer for a guy up in Canada, he had the same complaints about the rock guard. We are in SoCal, and really do not have many rock roads, so to speak. I originally powder coated my frames and fenders, but now use Rhino Lining. Keeps the frame in pretty good condition. My design for the box trailers is to have the generator inside, but on my base camp model, it is locked to the outside.
I built a trailer for a guy up in Canada, he had the same complaints about the rock guard. We are in SoCal, and really do not have many rock roads, so to speak. I originally powder coated my frames and fenders, but now use Rhino Lining. Keeps the frame in pretty good condition. My design for the box trailers is to have the generator inside, but on my base camp model, it is locked to the outside.
The stone guard should be here today to be mounted .
I have gone with a " stone stomper " www.stonestomper.com.au guard .They do stop everything from your vehicle hitting your trailer .
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I have gone with a " stone stomper " www.stonestomper.com.au guard .They do stop everything from your vehicle hitting your trailer .
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