CDN M101 in Vegas

[vegasjeepguy]

Trailer packed and ready for an overnighter in the Sheep Mountains of NV.

 

[vegasjeepguy]

Another good trip to the hills

 

[vegasjeepguy]

Quiet night by the fire

 

[vegasjeepguy]

I had clearance issues with the spare on the trailer..especially if I move up to a 31x10.5 so a wheel spacer was in order. I also had issues with the Trasharoo buckles binding...resulting in broken buckles. Problem solved...

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[vegasjeepguy]

Mother's Day overnighter near Nelson NV

 

[mb1k]

Nice build!

 

[southernfire97]

Great looking setup!

 

[vegasjeepguy]

Headed up into the Spring Mountains last weekend with a fellow OB buddy and we found the last 2 miles of the trail to be running with snow melt resulting in quite a bit of erosion. As a result the trailer was off camber almost 45* at times. I have considered raising the RTT rack upwards of two feet to give easier access to the trailer and get the tent higher off the ground, but my experience last weekend has made me rethink that. I truly believe I would have tipped the trailer had i raised the center of gravity that much. I could go with a telescoping setup that raises the platform when setup, but I want to keep it simple. I'm thinking I'll stick with what I have.

 

[vegasjeepguy]

A few screen shots from a video when we ran the trail without trailers the next day

 

[vegasjeepguy]

Well, it's time to solve the problem of securing the top of the trailer. I ordered a pair of latches and will be heading over to a buddy's house tomorrow for the install. With about a 1" overhang, we will be fabbing up a mount.

 

[vegasjeepguy]

It's always good to have a friend who builds racing trucks and he is my go to guy when I need help on an install. Latches...done!

 

[Art]

It's always good to have a friend who builds racing trucks and he is my go to guy when I need help on an install. Latches...done!

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Those are exactly how I was looking to attach the lid for mine when I build it.

 

[Gravel Travel Canada]

Just purchased a m101 with intent of a build similar to yours. Thanks for sharing, I might borrow some of your ideas.

 

[Timothy06]

Bedding is kept in the tent when stored and solar panels are stored in the bedding.

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what type of solar panels do you use?

 

[vegasjeepguy]

A few years ago I picked up a cheap Harbor Freight 45w setup. Each panel is rated at 15w and I use two of them.

 

[Bulldoug]

Great looking build, i need to start looking to something like this for a project.

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[Jeff Graham]

Love this setup.

 

[vegasjeepguy]

Not sure I ever mentioned it, but the trailer is frequently used for non-expedition activities. Having kept the trailer "empty" it still occasionally is used to haul stuff, I've strapped mattresses/box springs to the top, but most often load up guns and gear to go shooting out in the desert.

 

[JohnM]

Do you have any problem with it tipping backwards? I was going to mount a stand on the back of mine but if its not needed...

 

[vegasjeepguy]

View attachment 28683 Do you have any problem with it tipping backwards? I was going to mount a stand on the back of mine but if its not needed...

I've considered the same but have never actually felt it was necessary. The trailer is very stable with the RTT deployed and the additional weight of the tongue box with the battery only improves the CG by moving it forward.