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Hill & Gully Rider
Last month (April 2019) I found this trailer on CL in Bend, OR. Decided not to wait up to a year to have a hard side / teardrop style trailer built as I had originally intended and purchased it.
The Land Cruiser was just getting too full and impossibly inconvenient for trips. The object is to enjoy your time overlanding, not spending so much time unpacking at camp and then trying to creatively pack all the crap back into the rig in a timely manner when breaking camp.
I had the PO remove the soft side RTT and awning, not only to reduce the price, but because I already had a tent and awning. So I've been modding the trailer to my tastes. First thing was matching the wheels and tires so my spare on the LC would work on the trailer. The LC has LT315/75 - 16s - 8" wide wheels with 0 offset. The trailer came with the correct lug pattern for me (5.5"/ 6 lug). I was expecting a 3500 lb axle, so I was amazed to find it's a 5200 - 6000 lb axle. The fender setup required me to use wheel spacers to run my tire/wheel combo, without rubbing the inner wall. I also repacked wheel bearings since you seldom know what the PO's maintenance was like and overlanding demands that you be sure of what you got and run. The hubs have the EZ Lube zircs, but research reveals to not rely on them in place of repacking. It's ok to add grease at times, but don't neglect the repacking, depending on use and environment - water crossings & such. I've moved the RTT, Shadow awning and Kinsman shower over from the LC. The modification I made to my Yakima bars to accomodate the Shadow appears to work well on the trailer.
This trailer was one of 7 that CVT built and is unique and different from the current ones that CVT offers. Along with the HD axle (5200-6000 lb) is an adjustable and reversible tongue, meaning it can be removed and installed in rear receiver (temporarily, of course) so if you get yourself into a tight spot that you can't turn around in. Sounds like an excellent idea in theory, but I hope never to have to find out practically...lol. I added a Max Coupler off road hitch for tough spots. The trailer has brakes installed, but PO had never wired them up to be used with a controller.
Now, getting gear packed up and ready to give 'er a try. I'll add more pics, mods and experiences as time goes by. Here's a couple after gear moved over from LC.
The Land Cruiser was just getting too full and impossibly inconvenient for trips. The object is to enjoy your time overlanding, not spending so much time unpacking at camp and then trying to creatively pack all the crap back into the rig in a timely manner when breaking camp.
I had the PO remove the soft side RTT and awning, not only to reduce the price, but because I already had a tent and awning. So I've been modding the trailer to my tastes. First thing was matching the wheels and tires so my spare on the LC would work on the trailer. The LC has LT315/75 - 16s - 8" wide wheels with 0 offset. The trailer came with the correct lug pattern for me (5.5"/ 6 lug). I was expecting a 3500 lb axle, so I was amazed to find it's a 5200 - 6000 lb axle. The fender setup required me to use wheel spacers to run my tire/wheel combo, without rubbing the inner wall. I also repacked wheel bearings since you seldom know what the PO's maintenance was like and overlanding demands that you be sure of what you got and run. The hubs have the EZ Lube zircs, but research reveals to not rely on them in place of repacking. It's ok to add grease at times, but don't neglect the repacking, depending on use and environment - water crossings & such. I've moved the RTT, Shadow awning and Kinsman shower over from the LC. The modification I made to my Yakima bars to accomodate the Shadow appears to work well on the trailer.
This trailer was one of 7 that CVT built and is unique and different from the current ones that CVT offers. Along with the HD axle (5200-6000 lb) is an adjustable and reversible tongue, meaning it can be removed and installed in rear receiver (temporarily, of course) so if you get yourself into a tight spot that you can't turn around in. Sounds like an excellent idea in theory, but I hope never to have to find out practically...lol. I added a Max Coupler off road hitch for tough spots. The trailer has brakes installed, but PO had never wired them up to be used with a controller.
Now, getting gear packed up and ready to give 'er a try. I'll add more pics, mods and experiences as time goes by. Here's a couple after gear moved over from LC.
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