6 X 10 (V-nose) build

[ris]

Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing the pics.
RIS

[Modstock]

Glad ya enjoyed them.
While cleaning out the garage I found an old A.C.unit I had from the teardrop. While measuring it looks like this will fit in the bigger window I have.

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[Modstock]

Went camping over the weekend near skyline drive above Fairview , then yesterday afternoon a big smoke cloud drifted in from a local wildfire.
Tried to see if I could pick up any ranger station frequencies to see how far/close the fire was.
Then it started raining ash.
Decided to play it safe and bugged out early.


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Some pics from my camera.


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[featherliteCT1]

Beautiful scenery!

The water fall and pool of water below reminds me of the time about ten years ago when I was tent camping in the Appalachian mountains on a very hot day. Late in the afternoon I decided to lay in a pool of water below a nice little waterfall in order to relax and cool off. After a few minutes, I noticed very small fish periodically cascading down the falls. I also noticed something that appeared to be darting in and out of the falling water from both sides of the fall. As I focused, I saw that there were two snakes on either side of the waterfall trying to snatch the fish. Then, as I slowly but anxiously started to sit up in the pool, I noticed that I was surrounded by about a dozen snakes. I HATE snakes and nearly freaked out trying to scramble out of the water. I do not think I have laid in a pool of water out in nature since.

[Modstock]

Thanks.
I've come across a rattler once, he was under some loose rocks by a few big boulders. He gave me plenty of distance to warn me , "dont walk near here".

Since we've had a few trips under our belts with this new trailer. The organization is getting better with each trip.

I've made one of the upper cabinets strictly for coffee stuff. I love my coffee in the morning and want it easy to make.
Mostly I get everything ready the night before. So all I have to do is slide down the bed and light the burner.
I usually sit/chill while it's cooking and enjoy the heat it puts off.


Made a video of the build awhile ago also.
Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/v-onMiDdG2s




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[Modstock]

Found this while patching a rear airbag that got rubbed.
Well, this crack cant be good.


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[flboy]

Not sure what I am looking at?

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Oops. Rear leafspring , top main leaf broke behind the axle.
Crappy pic.
Not what I wanted to see while planning a trip.


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[flboy]

Ok, I can see it now. No.. not good. How do you think that happened? Just bad materials?

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[Modstock]

These are known to break with heavy loads.
I Also have airbag overloads on, which the airbag bracket is holding the leafspring together.
On the hunt for new springs now. Covid maybe limiting my options with availability.
Figures.

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[Modstock]

Luckily my neighbor is a leafspring guy.
He found me these 2.5" lift pro comp leafsprings.
Weekend project for the jeep.

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[Modstock]

Wow. Look at those cracks.

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Last weekend I started on replacing the leafsprings. I've heard that the front bolts were a nightmare and yes they were.

Soaked em good with pb blaster and used a torch to loosen up the lock-tight. While using a 2ft breaker bar, the socket slipped off smashing my hand into the drum. Pretty much passed out from the pain a short while later .
Luckily nothing is broken, just a good gash on the top of my hand.

Lesson learned.
Sometimes it's cheaper to pay a mechanic (with a lift) than to pay a hospital bill.

Got the jeep back today and it rides so nice.
Cant believe how rough those old flat springs were.



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[Modstock]

Say hello to Dusty. My first truck.

2001 Dodge Dakota quad cab. V8, auto, part time 4wd .
Brought it home all dusty .


Gave it a wash.








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