Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Works

[TinkerTailor]

Ordered a longer, stronger axle, better hubs, and will put some radials on for better stability. Likely not done before the next trip, though...

[TinkerTailor]

Took a trip to Tahoe and all went smoothly. Tows fine - no instability. Took it up to 80 mph and it seemed fine. Should be even more stable when I put the wider axle and better tires on it. I did have to stop and let the transmission cool off after going too fast up the Sierra Nevada hills - lesson learned. Cooled down pretty quickly and we were back on the road. Had to cut the trip a day short as another atmospheric river was coming in and I didn't want to tow in a blizzard, but I have one more snow/ski trip for the season coming up. Plenty warm and much easier to set up/tear down than it was before. Will add a few pics later.

[pchast]

Glad your trip worked out well.

[OP827]

Great news! Will be looking for

[TinkerTailor]

Here are some shots from the trip. Nothing too exciting, but you know:









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[GPW]

Looks Very Exciting !!!

[OP827]

You are making this trailer work the best for you and your family. Your children will remember this time. Great accomplishment!

[TinkerTailor]

Thanks all -

I have another trip up to Tahoe with my younger son in a week or two. Should be fun!

[TinkerTailor]

Got the new, wider and beefier, 2000 lb. Dexter axle on today with some proper hubs and better radial tires:









There were no stability issues when I towed on the last trip, but it should be even more stable now with the wheelbase extended by about 9 inches.

[GPW]

That should work out Great !!!