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    Pop-Up Camper - Custom Build (scratch built) Oasis-Si

    why is it my shop is always a mess... sneaky with trailer shot
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    Who has used wood to skin there expedition trailer and floor also?

    built from wood.. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/65881-My-Woody-expo-trailer
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    It will mount directly to my roof rack. bolt thru with front brace. Ill bridge the gap with same awning fabric in short sections. I know its to small Greg but I cant make it any bigger trailer will blow away heh
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    Help a brother out - Post up some pics and details of your RTT lift systems

    Yes when Greg and I were discussing this I suggested air . but using DOM steel for rams.
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    its all one piece . here's mine shown in one piece. one end of the rectangular section is fixed then the far edge is tensioned to pull the whole thing tight. cheers
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Yes it is like the manta with larger rectangular section first . It will be over door to tear for adding a room to. As for integrating the upright poles into it I will make that call once it is attached to the trailer and setup. All the poles will slip into sewn pockets under side of awning...
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Changing the shop around is a true pain..in the A@@ but it works ;]
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    So with a damaged shoulder the suspension change is on hold. At least it is usable the way it is. One thing in the usage lately I discovered a Easy Up awning is not easy up alone. I looked at fox wing awning before but the fit for what I wanted is not quite right so I decided to make my own...
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    Table build

    I work in the marine industry even supported along one side starboard will sag/bend. Be better off making it from a good grade of marine plywood with Formica/arborite top and bottom.
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Well summer is here time to do some mods for the upcoming season. After towing it last year I find I did not like the way it handled with the timbren suspension. Decided to go with and airbag system. have all the jigs made and parts cut time for assembly.
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    A lot depends on temperatures it is applied in. Normally mixed at manufacture specs, 20 minutes of working time. I normally on large projects do a half gallon a mix. small projects half a quart. In metric 1 liter , and 250 mil. Cheers
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Combo Answer : Gelcoat when applied properly is a very hard surface harder than paint by far. Easy to repair if necessary, can be cut polished and will gloss up well. That being said there are a number of ways to apply. It can be brushed, rolled and sprayed. There are additives for gel as well...
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    When I first started building this trailer I had recently finished building a pod style with a RTT mounted on it. For it I had used the timbren axleless suspension system and was very pleased with its performance. It performed well on road and off. Trailer remained stable and basically glued...
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    I used a marine seal around the perimeter of the hatch ..it is a ribbed neoprene seal flat with fingers.;] tried to find a link no luck. It works well drove thru a major rain storm for several hours with no water entering the hatch. I am not a large fan of piano hinge either but for the...
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Sorry I missed these questions... We stopped at a weight scale on the fall trip and it was at the time still hooked to my jeep but was at 1000 lbs. with no water onboard. with water and food etc. will be 1200-1300 lb. range. The overall height of the trailer on 33 inch tires is 6 foot 1 inch...
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Between building for others and work I never had any time during the summer to take it out. Hopefully the fall will stay mild and allow me time to go out .. Cheers
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Thank you all for your kind words. Cheers
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Thanks overall height outside is 6 feet. interior cabin space less mattress is 4 feet a little less at front where it slops down but head board is in that space. So lots of room to sit up right in bed.
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Thanks Pat I call it TREK which is short for Trekken which means adventure.
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    My Offroad Tear Drop Plan/Build.

    Always wanted to go to NY. heh
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