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Reviving Skelator
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perry and i decided to leave all of the tube but two. so i cut those out and started the mock up, which perry posted pics of earlier. then it was time to start laying out some of the tubes.
the tent will sit on the front tube that was there originally. and then i added the rear hallo. and now the rear of the tent will set on that tube. then i put 4 tabs in to grab the side of the tent. all the weight of the tent is know setting on the tubing and is being held down tight with the tabs. i still will add two more tubes to finish the x on the side. and attach the tire mount to of them.
we decided to run the tire behind the drivers seat area. this will make it easier getting the tire out and leaves lots of room for a fridge/cooler along with other gear. i got ahold of a slee tire mount kit to mount the tire.
later tj
the tent will sit on the front tube that was there originally. and then i added the rear hallo. and now the rear of the tent will set on that tube. then i put 4 tabs in to grab the side of the tent. all the weight of the tent is know setting on the tubing and is being held down tight with the tabs. i still will add two more tubes to finish the x on the side. and attach the tire mount to of them.
we decided to run the tire behind the drivers seat area. this will make it easier getting the tire out and leaves lots of room for a fridge/cooler along with other gear. i got ahold of a slee tire mount kit to mount the tire.
later tj
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Rezarf
Hard Core 4+
Just like McDonalds... I'm Loving it!
Drew
Drew
farnhamstj
Hard Core 4+
looks nice. real nice. still think a platform over the cab is a good idea, or at least something to stand on if it's not full platform.
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we were talking about something like that in the future. the plan right know is to get the tent fully mounted and the tire attached to the truck so Perry can go out and get lost in comfort. thanks for the kind words guys.
later tj
treerootCO
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please tell me you are also working on your rear suspension...
That's going to be worked on as a whole with the front suspension. Will be the next big project i'm saving up for. Well ok that and the fridge.
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Awesome! what's next? 
Awesome! what's next?
National Lunal Dual battery setup and fridge(weekender). Hopefully by my x-mas desert trip
Then it's on to the rear suspension. As much as i'd like to do it all at once, the rear needs some work, and i'd like to have it ready for CM09.
wesintl
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Pics are pimp perry. We need a couple of it closed up...National Lunal Dual battery setup and fridge(weekender). Hopefully by my x-mas desert trip
Then it's on to the rear suspension. As much as i'd like to do it all at once, the rear needs some work, and i'd like to have it ready for CM09.
what about the ham radio?
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National Lunal Dual battery setup and fridge(weekender). Hopefully by my x-mas desert trip
Then it's on to the rear suspension. As much as i'd like to do it all at once, the rear needs some work, and i'd like to have it ready for CM09.
Wow, ok I'm jealous now... but with the National Luna fridge you almost don't need dual batts, right? At least take out your add-a-leaf so you don't beat the heck out of that fancy new fridge back there..
and yeah, what about the ham radio...
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Wow, Outlaws Run is less than two weeks away! 
I need to get my rig ready too! I still have that pesky CB problem I need to track down and I want to re-install my hardtop so I can use the RTT on the 40.
I need to get my rig ready too! I still have that pesky CB problem I need to track down and I want to re-install my hardtop so I can use the RTT on the 40.
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
you so fancy!
Wow, ok I'm jealous now... but with the National Luna fridge you almost don't need dual batts, right? At least take out your add-a-leaf so you don't beat the heck out of that fancy new fridge back there..
and yeah, what about the ham radio...
From talking with Paul during our feb desert trip it sounds like a dual bat set up is good when your running a fridge, winch, lights etc. I figure the more power the better
As for the ham, it all depends on how much I can get done before Cruise Moab, and how many books I can sell
I was talking to Paul about those on the Ouray trip as well, I didn't realize how low their power draw was, also he said they monitor your battery and will stop cooling when your battery gets down to like 11.9 volts? So it's really bonehead proof- you can't kill your battery by running the fridge too much, it just shuts itself down.
He also gave me a tip that I haven't tried, and that's when you're wheeling during the day turn your fridge up a little bit- don't freeze your milk or anything but get the thing nice and cold. Then when you stop for the evening, turn the fridge back down to normal fridge temp (like "1" on the Engel). The extra cooling you did while the truck was running was essentially free, and the fridge will actually get to take a little break during the evening when it's hottest out. I'm going to try this at CM next year, since I noticed how often the fridge would be cycling in the afternoons (though opening the door every 10 minutes may have something to do with that)
Daniel the rack's up for another Outlaw's run if you are..
He also gave me a tip that I haven't tried, and that's when you're wheeling during the day turn your fridge up a little bit- don't freeze your milk or anything but get the thing nice and cold. Then when you stop for the evening, turn the fridge back down to normal fridge temp (like "1" on the Engel). The extra cooling you did while the truck was running was essentially free, and the fridge will actually get to take a little break during the evening when it's hottest out. I'm going to try this at CM next year, since I noticed how often the fridge would be cycling in the afternoons (though opening the door every 10 minutes may have something to do with that)
Daniel the rack's up for another Outlaw's run if you are..
Red_Chili
Hard Core 4+
Holds true for your alternator. 60A just won't cut it.I figure the more power the better