Portable Hunting Camp

[Magnetic]

Louisiana has some of the best public land hunting lands in the nation. The only bad thing is they are all at least 1-3 hours away from where I live. Tenting is getting old, and I'm ready for faster setup, cleaning, and take-down times.

I have been to this site hundreds of times over the last 5+ years. I finally had an idea that has made me want to start building. I need the 48" wide trailer for storage reasons, but want 60" wide for when I have a buddy that wants to come along. The first option is to build over the wheels to 60" wide. Here is my new idea:



The only real challenge I see at this point is moving the axle to clear the slideout.


Kendall

[ERV]

Hi Kendall, how about making the slide-out up higher and having storage under the floor? That way it would go right over the wheels and you wouldn't have to move the axle. The other thing is if you post this in one of the built threads on here you would get more info and a lot of ideas. The other guys on here are really good. Erv

[Miriam C.]

to the playground Kendall.

Coca Cola Teardrops has a slide out that is great. You can find their build pictures here:
http://tnttt.com/album_ ... ser_id=472

Enjoy and be sure to keep the bubble oil level.

[John T. Hodgen]

Hey Kendall,
From on Louisianan to another--WELCOME!!! I live in WV now but grew up in Lafayette-graduated in Starks-worked/lived in Morgan City for 30 yrs. You didn't put in your avatar where in La. that your from.???? Anyhoo, I just got thru building a 4x8 teardrop, and very pleased with the outcome. Just where do you go camping? I still have family in Sulphur by Lake Charles. My build cost 1600.00 and took 23 trips to Lowes I call it the "Costa Lotta"--the reason so much of the month is left at the end of the money.
My build pics are here http://s215.photobucket.com/albums/cc145/panheadjohn60/ it is featured at Stacey David's Geraz/TV site here; http://www.gearztv.com/index.php?conten ... c=12_14178 for inspiration. Good luck on your build--check out Tearjerkers site they have a La. Chapter now.
Til later by the fire--John T.