seldonseensmith
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I bought a 1975ish Hunter Compact, which is a fiberglass egg style camper. I gutted and am building out the interior in a minimalistic/expo way and was wondering if anyone on here has any examples of an off road frame mod they have done on a similar camper. I've been real excited about this project since the onset but want to make sure I have a bomber frame when all is said and done. I believe the weight should end up in the 6-800# range when completed. This particular model is very small compared the the typical Casitas ,Burros. etc. Like every other project in my life, I am doing this on a virtually nonexistent budget. One of the things I've considered is removing the axle and bolting the frame and camper down to a flat bed trailer. I could even use a slightly larger trailer in order to add external storage space. It would be a great plan if I had that flat bed trailer. Anyway just fishing for previous experience. This forum is amazing and while I have used my vehicle to land me at hiking trailheads and hunting camps for the most part, the idea of overland expo type trips falls very much in line with my needs when it comes to vehicles and shelters. I've never been interested in taking a jeep trail just for the sake of the drive but i do find myself in remote situations often and don't like to turn back based on lack of preparation. Life is too short to own crumby gear. -David