New Build - 6*12 Offroad Toy Hauler

[flboy]

Little things I didn't think about while building in Florida. I finally put in some low point drains on the cold and hot water pipes. Was able to make two adapters work for an air input to the quick disconnect outside. With this I won't have to worry about my pipes freezing up while I am towing or etc.. Last time I was in very cold weather, I actually had my faucet and etc. freeze and crack while I was crossing Missouri on the way back home. I'd rather not run the diesel heater while driving.

Does anyone do that ( run heater while driving)?

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[featherliteCT1]

Does anyone do that ( run heater while driving)?

Even if the exhaust hose is properly pointed to the rear of travel (so as to avoid excessive back pressure and attendant problems) I would be concerned about a fuel line leaking that you would not know about, which would cause a long term mess. So, if it were me, I would not run the heater while driving.

I love my diesel heater but I am always leary about its reliability.

 

[bdosborn-SMB]

So, if it were me, I would not run the heater while driving.

X2, I never have either, I've always been weatherized if I pull in cold weather.
Bruce

 

[flboy]

My latest project.

https://youtu.be/UJX4dukoK5w

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[featherliteCT1]

That generator box is sooo cool ... I love it!

 

[flboy]

That generator box is sooo cool ... I love it! [emoji106]

Thanks! [emoji106]

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[flboy]

Added some bling today. I had some LEDs left over from another project, so I added some under my CTC fenders and just connected to the running lights so they come on with the lights. I already had some on the truck which I added last year when I pulled a Christmas Float in a parade. The lights don't serve much purpose, but I think they look [emoji41].

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[foxontherun]

Pretty cool Don! Looks like it would also make it easy to backup in the dark...see where your wheels are.
Harry

 

[bdosborn-SMB]

Pretty darn spiffy!

 

[flboy]

Have the KTM-450EXC loaded. Heading out to the desert southwest next week for some riding and all around adventure. Prepared for cold weather as needed.

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[Pnelson 316]

Have the KTM-450EXC loaded. Heading out to the desert southwest next week for some riding and all around adventure. Prepared for cold weather as needed.

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Nice bike and beautiful trailer. Where you plan on riding?

 

[flboy]

Thanks. I am going as far as Quartzsite AZ, but will be camping in various BLM areas. My plan is to explore them and ride in the hills and washes where I can.

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[flboy]

Got the new 3 Axis off-road hitch on and the trailer leveled up for towing. Leaving in 3 days for Quartzsite, AZ then meandering around the BLM areas in the Southwest until late February. Thinking of checking out some BLM camping near Roswell, NM also. Anyone have any experience in that area?
The Lock-N-Roll hitch:

Ready to go!

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[Pnelson 316]

Thanks. I am going as far as Quartzsite AZ, but will be camping in various BLM areas. My plan is to explore them and ride in the hills and washes where I can.

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Have fun and be safe, the cold weather has put a stop on my riding for now.

I keep going back and going through you're build threads. I see you have one trailer with blank and grey tanks and one with a portable toilet. What are the pros and cons with each? I'm thinking of building a 6x14 and I'm wondering how I want to set up the bathroom.

 

[flboy]

I keep going back and going through you're build threads. I see you have one trailer with blank and grey tanks and one with a portable toilet. What are the pros and cons with each? I'm thinking of building a 6x14 and I'm wondering how I want to set up the bathroom.

The larger trailer (7x18 V-nose) is not so much off-road and I am usually with my wife and in places with it where I can find a dump station. With the little CTC (6x12), I built it with extended boondocking in mind and didn't want to deal with having a black water tank fill up and need dumping somewhere.

With the portable toilet, I use the the tank for just pee (#1). I put a bag in it for #2. I can put the bag in the trash to be dumped. #1 takes a long time to fill, but can be dumped via the cassette in any vault toilet, rest area toilet, dump station, etc..

The porcelain flushing toilet is so much nicer to use and almost a requirement for my wife, but it requires dumping at a dump station every 5 days or so with 2 people. Portable toilet, I don't worry about the need to dump. Much more convenient. Also, when I have the 6x12 CTC out, my wife is not with me. It is the trailer I take solo.

I did leave real estate under the toilet in the 6*12 CTC for a blackwater tank if I ever change my mind, but I don't think I'll ever change it up. If I do anything, it will probably be for a composting toilet for the same reasons.

Hope this helps you

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[bdosborn-SMB]

We went to Quartzite last year to see the big RV show. Both of us got sick when we were there and turned around and came home after a day. What we learned:

• There are a LOT of people there during the RV show
  It's definitely worth seeing once but I doubt we'll go back.
  Plenty of camping available, even during the show.
  $40 for a 2 weeks pass on the BLM campsites about a mile south of town.
  Dump stations and porta potties available at the BLM sites.
  We didn't see any product that was truly awesome at the RV show.
  Tons of grey hair at the show (including us).
  The RV show is about big class A and 5th wheel campers. Didn't see a single van.

This is what the BLM campgrounds all look like:

Have a good trip!
Bruce

 

[flboy]

Thanks.. I was there 2 years ago and agree in general. I will be staying well away from everyone, but will venture into town for the big tent, flea market, and supplies as needed. Not paying for camping is my basic goal. Will only be there about 5 days before I head towards Parker, then Lake Havasu and etc.. .

It is interesting cruising around on the motorcycle checking out all the campers and etc... I like to watch people but camp well away from it all . Alot of homelessness and etc . out there proposed as "freedom"..

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[flboy]

Had some small pieces of wood hanging around so I built a small shelf for the CTC bathroom. Nice improvement. Can always use more storage in the small trailer.

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[Pnelson 316]

I keep going back and going through you're build threads. I see you have one trailer with blank and grey tanks and one with a portable toilet. What are the pros and cons with each? I'm thinking of building a 6x14 and I'm wondering how I want to set up the bathroom.

The larger trailer (7x18 V-nose) is not so much off-road and I am usually with my wife and in places with it where I can find a dump station. With the little CTC (6x12), I built it with extended boondocking in mind and didn't want to deal with having a black water tank fill up and need dumping somewhere.

With the portable toilet, I use the the tank for just pee (#1). I put a bag in it for #2. I can put the bag in the trash to be dumped. #1 takes a long time to fill, but can be dumped via the cassette in any vault toilet, rest area toilet, dump station, etc..

The porcelain flushing toilet is so much nicer to use and almost a requirement for my wife, but it requires dumping at a dump station every 5 days or so with 2 people. Portable toilet, I don't worry about the need to dump. Much more convenient. Also, when I have the 6x12 CTC out, my wife is not with me. It is the trailer I take solo.

I did leave real estate under the toilet in the 6*12 CTC for a blackwater tank if I ever change my mind, but I don't think I'll ever change it up. If I do anything, it will probably be for a composting toilet for the same reasons.

Hope this helps you

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Thank you and it definitely helps to get advice from someone who's been there and done that.

I think a portable would work in my situation. I have a 6 month old baby, so cleaning the portable should be easy compared to diapers. If I camp, it would be at a motocross for 2 nights at the most. I'd like to have a real toilet, but I don't know how much it would get used to make it worth the trouble. I use my trailer once a week for quick day trips to the track, I'd just like the option to camp if I want too.

I'm wondering about grey tanks now. Maybe I plumb my drains to go to a portable grey tank. I know draining grey water onto the ground is frowned upon. I'll be at a MX track with everyone power washing bikes right next to the rigs.

 

[flboy]

I made it out to Quartzsite on Thursday last week. Would have been here on Wednesday, but I ran into that Winter Storm outside of Houston on I-10 and had to wait out some Ice on the Highway.

Having a great time out past where most would go. Rode some washes today on the KTM... Still got it! [emoji23]

A picture of my camp. All systems working well!

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