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06-06-2017, 10:56 PM
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They sell a bracket/shelf for the cart to hold a gas bottle. I've got that on mine as well. However, there is no good way to secure the bottle, so I suggest you have them weld on a bottle clamp to the cart. Same clamp as I use to hold the nitrogen bottle in the trailer.
Yep, everybody wants them! Sadly, no longer in production.
I most certainly have OCD. And CRS.
Indeed. Did you notice that the paddock was completely devoid of all humans and cars? I got there way too early and started drinking immediately. The video idea popped into my head as I was in the middle of unloading. Hence the 'mess' inside and outside the trailer.
They sell a bracket/shelf for the cart to hold a gas bottle. I've got that on mine as well. However, there is no good way to secure the bottle, so I suggest you have them weld on a bottle clamp to the cart. Same clamp as I use to hold the nitrogen bottle in the trailer.
Yep, everybody wants them! Sadly, no longer in production.
Indeed. Did you notice that the paddock was completely devoid of all humans and cars? I got there way too early and started drinking immediately. The video idea popped into my head as I was in the middle of unloading. Hence the 'mess' inside and outside the trailer.
06-08-2017, 01:45 AM
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take not of 24chromium's helmet blower. $$$ but oh is it sexy. so nice i got two from him.
06-29-2017, 01:31 PM
#620
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If you ever bring your trailer by work I'd love to take another look, I sold my 40' 5th wheel and have "downsized". I remember poking my head in at a PCA event and thinking, this would work really well in my future traielr!
07-04-2017, 04:23 PM
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Gentlemen, please be certain to have the protective cap on the cylinders when they are being transported, or any time they are not in use. Many cylinders contain pressures that are in excess of 2000 pounds per square inch. A broken valve is all it takes for the cylinder to become an unguided missile. I hope the images in this thread are intended to illustrate the use of the cylinders and that the regulator is removed when not in use and the protective cap installed. Even though your cylinder is firmly attached to the trailer, stuff happens. A valve knocked off a gas cylinder WILL cause much damage and possibly personal injury.
09-05-2017, 10:06 PM
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All these years that I've owned my trailer, I've done zero in terms of maintenance, save replacing tires. I'm finally on my first true long-distance haul, from NorCal out to Road America in Wisconsin. A whopping 34 hour tow one-way. Prior to departure I installed new wheel bearings and brake shoes. As I type this, I'm on my way back home and happy to report I've had a trouble-free trip so far. My point is, don't be like me. Have your trailer serviced regularly.
09-06-2017, 01:34 AM
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All these years that I've owned my trailer, I've done zero in terms of maintenance, save replacing tires. I'm finally on my first true long-distance haul, from NorCal out to Road America in Wisconsin. A whopping 34 hour tow one-way. Prior to departure I installed new wheel bearings and brake shoes. As I type this, I'm on my way back home and happy to report I've had a trouble-free trip so far. My point is, don't be like me. Have your trailer serviced regularly.
Hope you enjoyed Road America, what a great venue! Only done it once but love the resort and community. I made a jog around the original course and took pictures of all the memorials- my favorite was this one, LOL!:
09-06-2017, 02:00 AM
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There is a trailer repair shop not far from me. It is all they do. It's less than $200 for them to pull the hubs inspect and repack the bearings inspect and adjust the brakes and fully inspect the trailer. I do it annually.
09-19-2017, 04:46 PM
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I've done a few updates this season. I've added two new D-rings on the floor at the rear of the car. I'm now using a couple of very short fixed length straps secured to the tie-down points on the rear of the car. Ratchet straps at the front cinch it down tight.
I also added insulation in the ceiling. My framing is 1-1/2" square steel tubing. I chose 1-1/2" thick EPS (expanded polystyrene) that has a skin on one side and a metalized mylar on the other. It comes in 4' x 8' sheets. I simply cut it to shape to fit the bays and secured it with 3M double-sided tape.
The results are very noticeable. An added benefit is that it's now a bit quieter inside as well. The next step is to decide if I want to skin the ceiling in some sort of material. I could just use sheet vinyl or a thin plastic, or even formica. I'd like to have it bright white like it was originally.
I also added insulation in the ceiling. My framing is 1-1/2" square steel tubing. I chose 1-1/2" thick EPS (expanded polystyrene) that has a skin on one side and a metalized mylar on the other. It comes in 4' x 8' sheets. I simply cut it to shape to fit the bays and secured it with 3M double-sided tape.
The results are very noticeable. An added benefit is that it's now a bit quieter inside as well. The next step is to decide if I want to skin the ceiling in some sort of material. I could just use sheet vinyl or a thin plastic, or even formica. I'd like to have it bright white like it was originally.
09-19-2017, 06:06 PM
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...I also added insulation in the ceiling. My framing is 1-1/2" square steel tubing. I chose 1-1/2" thick EPS (expanded polystyrene) that has a skin on one side and a metalized mylar on the other. It comes in 4' x 8' sheets. I simply cut it to shape to fit the bays and secured it with 3M double-sided tape.
The results are very noticeable. An added benefit is that it's now a bit quieter inside as well. The next step is to decide if I want to skin the ceiling in some sort of material. I could just use sheet vinyl or a thin plastic, or even formica. I'd like to have it bright white like it was originally.
The results are very noticeable. An added benefit is that it's now a bit quieter inside as well. The next step is to decide if I want to skin the ceiling in some sort of material. I could just use sheet vinyl or a thin plastic, or even formica. I'd like to have it bright white like it was originally.
09-21-2017, 12:29 AM
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The insulation was great
Next mod: bug light / zapper
Next mod: bug light / zapper
09-22-2017, 03:16 AM
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ceiling: pls make it nicer. carbon fiber sheets comes to mind. make it happen