The build of my flag ship Black Pearl

[Jsouder53]

That is a PITA repair, I did it not too long ago...

 

[Elroy231]

That is a PITA repair, I did it not too long ago...

Glad you got that out of the way. Sesms like it wouldn't be much fun.

 

[black pearl]

I got a thing today!! The only part of it I’m going to use is the bed. Going to pick up steel for a new sub frame and order a new axel, that matches the Jeep lug pattern. Off grid camping is about to get a little better.

 

[Bullwinckle]

I got a thing today!! The only part of it I’m going to use is the bed. Going to pick up steel for a new sub frame and order a new axel, that matches the Jeep lug pattern. Off grid camping is about to get a little better.

Awesome! Looks like it’s going to be a fun project.

 

[black pearl]

Awesome! Looks like it’s going to be a fun project.

It’s shaping up to be a good one! Already started designing

 

[jdofmemi]

Awesome! Looks like it’s going to be a fun project.

Cool. Be interesting to see what you make of this

 

[black pearl]

Cool. Be interesting to see what you make of this

I’m eager to see where I go with it as well. I’ve got lots of ideas, but not all will make the cut.

 

[Elroy231]

That will make for a cool project. l like the idea of a cool offroad trailer.

 

[black pearl]

That will make for a cool project. l like the idea of a cool offroad trailer.

Thanks!! I’ve wanted to do one for a while now and the cards are finally lining up.

 

[black pearl]

Did the rear breaks on the Jeep today. The e-break shoes are a bit of a pain!
Also washed the pretend Jeep.

 

[black pearl]

Got out into the mountains last weekend. Camped at snag lake and wheeled through gold valley. It was a great time.

 

[TrailHunter]

Looks like you are having fun with the new setup...

 

[wjtstudios]

Got out into the mountains last weekend. Camped at snag lake and wheeled through gold valley. It was a great time.

That is such a great setup!

 

[Elroy231]

I'm with those guys, cool set up you've got. Seams like it accommodates you well and makes it to some really cool spots.

 

[black pearl]

Looks like you are having fun with the new setup...

That is such a great setup!

I'm with those guys, cool set up you've got. Seams like it accommodates you well and makes it to some really cool spots.

Thanks guys!!
It’s been great so far. still doing little tweaks to it, to get it dialed in. It handed well in light to moderate rocks.

 

[Jsouder53]

That’s awesome! Great job on the trailer!

 

[CalSgt]

Thanks guys!!
It’s been great so far. still doing little tweaks to it, to get it dialed in. It handed well in light to moderate rocks.

I cant remember... Did you weigh it, I'm curious how mine compares mine ended up at about 1200 pounds with the tent, annex room, and batteries included.

 

[black pearl]

I cant remember... Did you weigh it, I'm curious how mine compares mine ended up at about 1200 pounds with the tent, annex room, and batteries included.

I didn’t weigh it empty but it’s right in the 1200lbs range loaded. But that will fluctuate with different amounts of water/firewood. Probably would be closer to 1300lbs for longer trips.
What weight Timbern suspension did you go with? I have the 2K aeons in mine now and am having issues with it completely sagging out. To the point of almost bottoming out. I pulled the spare tire and swing out off to see if that helps. That was about two hundred pounds I didn’t originally account for and wasn’t on when weighed.

 

[black pearl]

That’s awesome! Great job on the trailer!

Thank you!

 

[CalSgt]

I didn’t weigh it empty but it’s right in the 1200lbs range loaded. But that will fluctuate with different amounts of water/firewood. Probably would be closer to 1300lbs for longer trips.
What weight Timbern suspension did you go with? I have the 2K aeons in mine now and am having issues with it completely sagging out. To the point of almost bottoming out. I pulled the spare tire and swing out off to see if that helps. That was about two hundred pounds I didn’t originally account for and wasn’t on when weighed.

I did the 1 tonne HD's... SoI think that is 2200 Lbs. Im pretty sure I'm already taxing it without too much additional load . Tires were bottoming into the fenders with only the fridge, 1200 watt geny, 5 gallons fuel, and a pelican case with my little gas grill a few pots, pans and propane bottles.