IBv2

[2Dogs]

2Dogs submitted a new Build:

IBv2

We have outgrown the first trailer (not enough room for 2 adults, 2 kids, and dog, even for short trips) so a new build is in the works! Everything worked well on the first trailer with the exception of the heavy 4 person tent on the narrow track trailer – too tippy!

New build (IBv2):
M101A3 (I need to record the date, forgot it). Very clean and included stakes, sides, and cover (I will be selling that stuff and the HMMWV tires/wheels to help fund the build).

Goals :
New tongue / receiver hitch for Lock and Roll. K5 hitch and trailer frame height nearly identical.
PIC

Moving RTT from IBv1 to IBv2 (Tepui Kukenam Ruggedized, 4 person, annex)

Tires/wheels – identical to tow vehicle.
37" Nitto Trail Grappler - balance well seem to do ok on and off road.
17" Trail Gear beadlocks - these wheels are one of my favorite components on the truck, super heavy duty, no leaks, and look great!

Corner-steadys or jacks to level. Anyone know what happened to BAL? I built the first trailer with long BAL jacks (30+?) and would use those again….

Lid – hinged front and rear, custom build.

Water tank – at least 20 gallon
Water pump

LED trailer lights

Truck box with battery and control station

Solar charging system – I do not have a handle on this yet, will be researching soon

Read more about this build here...

 

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Nothing done over the last week or so due to the fires in our area....

Some pics -

 

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First time connected to the Blaze. Looks like the height/level will work out

 

[Desert_K5]

How's the can rack holding up? Good or bad feed back is welcomed.

 

[2Dogs]

The rack is great! I can tell it will last a long time - super stout design! The retainer bracket rattles a bit, thinking of ways to guest that down, maybe put a slight bow in it....

 

[2Dogs]

Some updates:

Obviously it is towable again - removed stock lunette and surge brake combo. I will be using the Hydrastar electric-hydraulic actuator and a Tekonsha P-3 controller.

Lift posts started - I am going with linear actuators instead of internal gas struts

Ark Corner steadies mounted - extended legs 5"

More work on trailer and K5 this weekend

 

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Some progress -

Corner steadies mounted.

 

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Prepping for tongue box.

 

[2Dogs]

Some updates:

Rack mostly complete - internal bracing complete but not visible in this view.

Tank mounts tentatively placed

 

[2Dogs]

Some progress -
* Tongue box (love saying that, should be an Olympic sport)
* Lid
* New shoes

 

[2Dogs]

Oh yeah, trying the Ridge Grapplers on the trailer instead of the Trail Grapplers. I will probably use those on the K5 for the next tires. It sees more roads these days, they look good, and probably last longer.

 

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Some progress -