Harbor freight offroad trailer, build log move, new tow vehicle.

[wagex]

trip to texas was a success had alot of fun caught alot of fish

i fixed the "sway" it wasnt sway at all it was just the suspension was too bouncy.... from when i greased the axle perches, aparently that is a nono with these kinds of springs. i did it so offroad it didnt jolt the vehicle so bad when it dropped into big holes, which it did great, but caused the suspension to give too easily. i cleaned all that grease out and that fixed it

we had a huge tree fall into camp that was some scary stuff it landed on my brothers truck bed and gave it a ding, luckily it wasnt too bad if he was back about 3 ft it would have smashed the entire cab of his truck, with a little chainsaw and a huge tractor we got it pulled out of the way and resumed our camping

weather was awesome besides day 2 the wind was atrocious. hence the big table blocking the fire so the chicken would cook on the spit lol.

heres a few highlight pictures.

 

[mlennon]

Just getting started on planning a similar size build and really appreciate the dialog this forum provides. I like your hinged top but am not seeing seals to help keep the water out. Did you use anything for that issue?

 

[wagex]

yeah if you look under the lid theres white weather stripping around the perimeter of it.

also, if just starting a new build... if you can weld i recommend starting from scratch, starting with a harbor freight trailer is just a waste of money, the only thing original on mine is the square frame and the springs. the only good thing is you get a serial plate if you needed one, i dont need it in OK as we dont have to register trailers.

im actually thinking of a new build in the not so distant future, this box is too small.... or my camp kitchen is too big i guess. lol planning on building something like 51 wide and 60-68 long for the box, doing that i can also put water tank underneath, lots more room... or i can just pack less stuff, idk lol.