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Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:45 pm
by 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...

Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:47 pm
by 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.

Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:04 pm
by pchast
:thumbsup: Glad your trip worked out well.

Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:55 pm
by OP827
Great news! Will be looking for :pictures: 8)

Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:23 pm
by TinkerTailor
Here are some shots from the trip. Nothing too exciting, but you know:

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Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 7:32 am
by GPW
Looks Very Exciting !!! 8)

Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:08 am
by OP827
You are making this trailer work the best for you and your family. Your children will remember this time. Great accomplishment!

Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:47 pm
by TinkerTailor
Thanks all -

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

Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:03 pm
by TinkerTailor
Got the new, wider and beefier, 2000 lb. Dexter axle on today with some proper hubs and better radial tires:

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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.

Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work

PostPosted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:32 am
by GPW
That should work out Great !!! :thumbsup: