6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:13 am

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Two of us used two 2 gallon buckets and had it filled in about ten minutes.

We spent a good 30-40 minutes discussing all kinds of ways to fill it that didn’t involve those buckets. Had we just started filling it with the buckets we would’ve been done way faster! Sometimes over engineering doesn’t make sense!


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Yes, now that you mention it I do remember a time when manual labor could get almost any job done. Good thinking...
I guess I did not know they had re -enactments of The War of Northern Aggression in Oregon. I just assumed since a lot of trailers are made there.

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I didn’t know we had a reenactment so close. I knew of several in the valley.

The CargoMate trailers are made her win Oregon by Forest River. They also make the R-pod camp trailers.


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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:41 pm

Well I have made couple mods and have parts showing up daily...

First mod was to add (2) side vents. The trailer shop wanted $90 labor and $10 for the parts. So I picked up the vents on Amazon for $6.99 and took ten minutes to install both vents. One at the back down low, and one at the front up high. Only required a drill, @ 2 1/2" whole saw, driver bit, 16 sheet metal screws and some silicone. All of which I already had on hand.

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With those vents installed I decided to go camping while we wait for the other parts. It was a solo trip so I threw in what I needed and headed out.

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And set up for the weekend.

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The 2005 RAV4 towed it perfectly. Averaged 18mpg which is pretty darn good in my book. E-track and stabilizers showed up while I was camping so I will get those installed sometime this week.
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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:53 pm

Oh Yeah I forgot, before my trip I also installed a wireless back up camera on the trailer. I hard wired it to the running lights so that it is on whenever I have the lights on. That way I can use it a rear view mirror. Works great. The cigarette lighter adapter wiring isn't the best and I will be hard wiring the monitor and receiver when I get the chance. Little bumps made the connection cut out.

Here is the unit that I got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0 ... UTF8&psc=1

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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby featherliteCT1 » Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:06 pm

Looking real good!

I do not know much about backup cameras, but that wireless backup camera you bought for $45 interests me a lot. If you have any negatives to share about the camera, please let us know.

Thanks for the photos. :thumbsup:
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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:01 pm

featherliteCT1 wrote:Looking real good!

I do not know much about backup cameras, but that wireless backup camera you bought for $45 interests me a lot. If you have any negatives to share about the camera, please let us know.

Thanks for the photos. :thumbsup:


So far my only complaint is the wiring if you want to use the supplied cigarette power supply. I'd still like to use that feature so I can move the screen into a different vehicle. I'll be making the connections better this week.
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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:07 pm

A few more camp pictures.

No need for coolers when we camp on this creek. Water temp is right t 40°f, BRRRRRR

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We eat well when we camp!

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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby McDave » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:10 pm

Pork Tenderloin and Bacon Wrapped Mussels?

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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:30 pm

McDave wrote:Pork Tenderloin and Bacon Wrapped Mussels?

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Eye round roast and ABT’t aka Atomic Buffalo Turds aka bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers.


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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:36 pm

Installed my stabilizers. A bit overkill for this trailer but the price was right. The pair of 5,000# jacks were $25.00. Came with screws and a bit. Also Jack handle and an adapter to use the drill to raise and lower. Took about 30 minutes to install the pair.i was only able to mount one side of the mounting bracket. I may weld in a chunk of angle iron to attach if I think I need it.

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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby McDave » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:46 pm

Yummy!

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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:54 pm

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My vertical E-track arrived. Time to install it!


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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby hankaye » Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:25 pm

dirtsailor2003, Howdy;

It's a process, step by step
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCbXl-BR-9U

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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:27 pm

Received the roof rack I ordered. I’ll be installing it this afternoon. It came with self tapping screws but they won’t work with the tube steel frame as they are too short. So I will be through bolting the supports.

The rack is a Fitz All adjustable rack. I have to say it looks bomb proof.

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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby hankaye » Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:51 pm

dirtsailor2003, Howdy;

Stout lookin' buggers they are. :thinking: , :thumbsup: , :thumbsup: .

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Re: 6x10 Cargo Mate Challenger

Postby dirtsailor2003 » Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:49 pm

Got the racks mounted. I trimmed them down 5” to make canoe loading easier.

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Used my Dewalt battery powered chop saw with a framing blade.

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