Modifying my LV-416 Explorer
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JCMatthews
Tour Guide
I am replying here because your additions are awesome, especially your tailgate, and your thread needs to be up front and off of page 4.
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60Dan
Explorer
Just got back from taking the trailer out for the last time this year.
Went up to Cordell Hull Lake with a few friends for 2 days.
Wanted to post a few pics as promised earlier before I tear the trailer down for paint.
Here are some of the electrical setup along with my KISS method of keeping a couple of jerrys secure without adding additional weight.
Just got this 100W solar panel yesterday from the deal posted here on expo - very happy with it so far. It was charging the battery very nicely with overcast skies yesterday!
Went up to Cordell Hull Lake with a few friends for 2 days.
Wanted to post a few pics as promised earlier before I tear the trailer down for paint.
Here are some of the electrical setup along with my KISS method of keeping a couple of jerrys secure without adding additional weight.
Just got this 100W solar panel yesterday from the deal posted here on expo - very happy with it so far. It was charging the battery very nicely with overcast skies yesterday!
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Crush Jeep
Adventurer
So great additions to the trailer, looks good. By the way I use 2 250 lbs struts on my lid, my lid and all the other stuff was too much for 2 150s so I had to change them out, I have no issues with it now.
60Dan
Explorer
Yup works great too!
I have LED light strips setup for the outside and inside with separate switches from the marine switch panel, but the strip of LED's off the dimmer functions independently.
Also have a 12v cig adaptor for charging cell phones, iPads or running a 12v electric blanket for those chilly nights.
Last few items on the list include more lights, a kitchen pelican case swing out (much like AT's), new tires and paint.
Lots of misc things to do but its getting close to being complete.
I was going to add a marine hatch to the side with a pull out drawer to access things inside the trailer but I think it will be more trouble than its worth.
60Dan
Explorer
Thanks for the info. Where did you get your struts from?
McMaster-Carr has the best selection, I went with the 240 lbs for mine and it works great. Just be real careful opening it if you have the tent off.
Crush Jeep
Adventurer
The struts are from McMaster. http://www.mcmaster.com/#about-gas-struts/=p1vggt
highlandercj-7
Explorer
Sweet can't wait to see the result.
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Looking forward to the unveiling.
Happy New Year!
Mark
Happy New Year!
Mark
