close up of the side
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close up of the side
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I don't have a good pic of the rear, what you can kind of see, the previous owner added an extension you can pull off with pins. He had a pickup toolbox back there.
Looks cool! I would start by removing all of the added hangers and tubes.
Remove the axle and measuer for springs and an axle with matching lug pattern to your
tow vehicle. You could use pistons and gull wing the sides with canvas to make sleeping quarters
but it looks shorter than six foot long.
You already have a propane tank mount and a rack for a RTT.
keep us posted on what you do.
my first plans are to correct the hitch, the PO had welded flat stock on the pintle to convert it to a farm style hitch.
I might try putting a receiver in for the tongue so I can switch from a 2" ball to a pintle(or other offroad hitch) if needed. Having the option to extend it for the road and backing and shorten for tight spaces is also a nice option.
I need to clean up a little rust on it and paint it.
I think I might have already sourced another axle in the right lug pattern and I have picked up a set of wheels.
The tub is only about 42WX49L so no plans for any sleeping quarters and no immediate plans for a RTT(unless I find one for a steal).
We have two kids that are usually with us and many times they bring friends so our standard tent is fine. I'll store my tent and other camping items inside the tub. Just having most of our supplies in one area will be a major time saver.
I'm thinking of installing a slide for the stove/cooking area on one side and possibly OBW in the belly of the tub, possibly a sink(with a top) on my kitchen slide.
I might remove the rear rack and replace with a receiver tube. The receiver would allow me to use a cargo carrier or bike rack if needed.
The main thing for me is for it to be functional and cheap.
So far I have $200 in the wheels and the trailer.
I bought my receivers on ebay from here.
I got seven from him in 1 1/4" and 2" and they work great.
They are raw steel and weld very nice.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250704029970
thans for the tip Mark and everyone else.