The lard-ass is strong...
Campers
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Check it out. It's tight, but I had the wife test it and said it's better than a bucket. Blue are the walls, the 2x2 is the shower. Trying the squeeze the sink on the wall in between.
The first tank gets here Saturday. If it works, I will get another for the grey tank.
But how do I take that to trailheads?
You don't. You drive to the trailhead after a nice, leisurely breakfast and a couple espressos.
Shit - most of the monstrosities in this thread wouldn't even be able to *get* to a lot of remote trailheads, due to the size of the vehicles...
I agree, lots of big campers are a mess at trailheads. Its funny. I am sitting in Sunriver in a vacation rental currently. Its nice to rent and be all clean with clean clothes, and a bed with clean sheets.
But hit-n-run trailhead hopping across the West is the SHIT. I haven't found a more satisfying method for traveling and riding mtb.
My "camper" is an 89 f150.
But hit-n-run trailhead hopping across the West is the SHIT. I haven't found a more satisfying method for traveling and riding mtb.
My "camper" is an 89 f150.
Something simple like sleeping in the back of your truck or pitching a quick tent seems pretty reasonable to do the hit-n-run stuff. But to start talking giant vehicles that cost tens of thousands (hundreds sometimes?) of $$ to purchase, gobs of money to operate/maintain, the inability to actually *get* a lot of places, and it just seems ridiculous.
But, variety is the spice of life, they say.
This is exactly why we buildin' out our campin' van, mannn. Pull over, crawl in to bed in the back and crash out for the night.
There are lots of ways to do it, all with pros and cons depending on many factors, but our van has been a game-changer for us. Lots of weekend trips with late night arrivals, easy set up and tear down, etc. Our favorite longer trips usually involve many nights in the van coupled with splurging on hotel/vacation rentals at different points. Kinda the best of both worlds really - you don't have to pick just one. But sure, getting a van with a decent set-up is a commitment.
Camping at the trailhead is great but depends on what kind of road will get you there, whether you're allowed to camp there, any facilities, etc. As for access, fire roads are fine but for serious 4X4 access, from what I've seen you're better off with a real truck and a shell or Tepui-type set-up.
Camping at the trailhead is great but depends on what kind of road will get you there, whether you're allowed to camp there, any facilities, etc. As for access, fire roads are fine but for serious 4X4 access, from what I've seen you're better off with a real truck and a shell or Tepui-type set-up.
Hell.Fuck.Yes.
@Full Trucker. Theres one in my neighborhood in Ft Collins. I pass it everyday and keep meaning to get a picture for this thread. But alas. Im lazy
i could build out a sprinter and it just be a shower...a shitter....and a leather recliner bolted to the floor and i could live comfortably....Something simple like sleeping in the back of your truck or pitching a quick tent seems pretty reasonable to do the hit-n-run stuff. But to start talking giant vehicles that cost tens of thousands (hundreds sometimes?) of $$ to purchase, gobs of money to operate/maintain, the inability to actually *get* a lot of places, and it just seems ridiculous.
But, variety is the spice of life, they say.
not switchback compatible....
Ok, the tank should be in before we leave. I need to make 4 J brackets to mount it and drill the hole in the top.
I called Curtis Trailers and they had all the pipes, fittings and whatnot. I bought some 1/8" x 1.5" flat bar to make the brackets.
RHD. He imported from japan. Has an instagaram that is toyroamer. Looks like some sort a race
He wants my scoot for the front of it. He was definitely a hipster.
Getting stupid hot and muggy. Hooked up the Honda 2000 and turned on the camper AC (Polar Cub 9200 BTU, 1600 start up amps , run amps 9200) Gloriously cool in the camper now
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The lid rattles over bumps. Not sure if the walls will be enough, or if I am stuffing a towel in it every trip.
Dump side works with no apparent leaks.
Could get one of those kid safety latch things.View attachment 136287
The lid rattles over bumps. Not sure if the walls will be enough, or if I am stuffing a towel in it every trip.
Dump side works with no apparent leaks.
The further you are going and the slower you want to get there (more stops you want to make), the more a camper type vehicle makes sense. At some point, like you say, the utility of it breaks down and it's more of a burden than a tool to get out and explore, then you're just trying to park a hotel room all the time.Something simple like sleeping in the back of your truck or pitching a quick tent seems pretty reasonable to do the hit-n-run stuff. But to start talking giant vehicles that cost tens of thousands (hundreds sometimes?) of $$ to purchase, gobs of money to operate/maintain, the inability to actually *get* a lot of places, and it just seems ridiculous.
But, variety is the spice of life, they say.
Just saw a used printer at the trailhead FS, windows, *only* 67K!
Just run a strap over the lid to keep it from rattlingView attachment 136287
The lid rattles over bumps. Not sure if the walls will be enough, or if I am stuffing a towel in it every trip.
Dump side works with no apparent leaks.
Said FTS to the heat, packed up the doggos and headed for the mountains in the big damn campin' van.
The issue is where? I could do hold downs on the floor maybe.
I'm the jackass that bought the top o the line ceramic shmancy toilet. It is damn nice, though.
