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  1. elmo_4_vt

    Enclosed off road Trailer to fit a Dirt Bike

    Glad you're happy with it, that's all that matters. Here is an example I had built and modified to fit our needs for rough road travel: Vid here: YouTubes
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    AlumEscapes AluCab Canopy Build Thread

    Looking great. Can't wait to see it in another month. (y) -
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    7.3 Pre-emptive Preventative Maintenance

    Great and timely thread. I'm putting together a list of spring projects for me and a shop as well for my 2003 7.3. Thanks for bringing this up. Don -
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    Out with Ford V-10, in with the 7.3 gas engine.

    Has anyone seen the hp/ft-lb numbers? Don -
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    Elmo's New Toy Hauler Build

    Wow... That is pretty sad. I never had to take mine apart that far, but did have quality issues as well. Glad to see you've at least got it sorted out. Looks like it's going to be a nice project! Don -
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    Old Man Emu springs for '03 F-250

    Hey... Any updates on how the springs are handling the weight? I want to reduce the reliance on my air-bags and its either these 2" lift springs or some higher rate factory springs and retain the larger block I have in it now. Thanks for the help. Don -
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    Trailer bed slide out kitchens

    If you wanted to do a long one, you could make something like this work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsjCIgutgq4&lc=z22icnqzyyqotff3aacdp4304nsgoixbykf1rfk1wvtw03c010c The plans are on my old build thread. It's photobucket based, so the pictures won't show up unless you do one of the...
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    DRE's New FWC Project

    Thanks for the input. Your build looks sweet too and it's always great to see the old fords being kept up. Was that a 6ft bed or 8ft? The shocks I used were Bilsteins. Also, what was the photobucket fix that you talked about. I've been meaning to put a link to a fix, but haven't done the...
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    Putt Step Van Build

    Very nice build. So the bikes will go on a hitch rack of sorts? Room for 1 or 2? Heat? If you haven't finished yet, look at pocket screws. I find them easier and they'll give more predictable results. Can't wait to see more progress. Don -
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    DRE's New FWC Project

    Aired down to 25 front, 28 rear and it worked very well. BTW, it takes a surprising amount of time to air down from 60, haha. Only got bogged once, and it was when I was pulling this guy out of a soft spot without his truck running (electrical issue fried the starter), and only bogged when the...
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    DRE's New FWC Project

    Thanks! The old one is still living in CO and hopefully making it's new owner happy. I was hoping to head out to CO and meet up with the new owner and go camping later this year, but it doesn't look like it's going to work out. Instead we'll be heading back to Maine and then into Nova...
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    how do you all mount your traction boards to your camper

    I put mine on a rack made from 80/20 material and Nylok twist knobs.
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    POP UP TRUCK CAMPER QUESTION

    Echo the comments... If it's wet and cold, you'll have more condensation. If it's warm and drier, nothing. Keeping a window of vents open help a lot. I keep a "sham-wow" with us and wipe down if it's going to be closed for more than a day after being wet. As far as the platform for moving, I...
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    Just need a little boost for the fridge...

    Yeah, a normal deep cycle battery should run the fridge for at least 3-4 days. One of your truck batterys should be used for the fridge, then connected to the alternator and other battery when the truck is started. As far as charging without the truck started, I really like the CTEK line of...
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    Acadia National park Blackwoods campground: Anyone use an M101 on a tent site?

    We stayed at Blackwoods last Aug and loved it. But like you said, the "tent" sites are blocked. The regular sites are pretty nice, but everything is pretty close there. One additional point, is that you can't choose what site you get, they make you just make a reservation for what type of...
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    Ladder for Four wheel camper Hawk

    I'd look at a Boat style ladder. Can it be permanently mounted? Maybe something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/361435821356?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true or this: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/garelick--cockpit-steps--P005_158_002_007?recordNum=3 Don -
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    Elmo's New Toy Hauler Build

    My trailer was a 6' wide, but I still never regretted it. It does make sleeping width wise an issue, but we knew that going in. My trailer was sold to someone in Colorado, and the 6' width was a big selling point because it's not any wider than the tow vehicle. 7' would be wider than most tow...
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    Air bags for expo trailer suspension?

    There's a build on here, Aluma-Escape here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/126294-Building-the-AlumEscape He did a good job with the suspension on it, and I can confirm it does much better than my torque-flex axle off road. Don -
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    "Exo Egg" Fiberglass Camper Build

    Nice job with the rear bumper and cleaning things up. Sweet little trailer. Hopefully I'll see it up in the mountain of WV sometime and be able to check it out closer. Don -
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    Camper and Truck Photos

    Here's a shot from two weeks ago camping in MD. Happy to report the underbody boxes stayed dry inside despite being a little under water. -
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