American Adventure said for them to design and build a custom tray. Could cost $300. They suggested a battery tray / mount from Amazon.
I found one that fit for $19
See attached below
Got paid up and excited! Our first time out. Truck/Rooftop tent, my wife, and our dog. I read the animal rules, she's been to overland expo the past two years. Is there any other info you need on her?
Hi Mick, the shelf and water carriers are American Adventure Labs. The carrier for my portable battery is custom made. I designed it in Affinity Designer and then sent the file to Send-Cut-Send, who CNC'd the aluminum and performed the bends.
https://sendcutsend.com
I used them in the past to create the aluminum tray that my fridge sits in.
Event details
Join me for 3 days of exploration and chillaxing on this overland style run around the Mogollon Rim area. This area has some amazing scenery, great trails, quiet camp spots, and is generally pretty awesome. I've always enjoyed hanging out up there. We'll end at Highway 87 just North of Payson mid to late morning Sunday.
The Trail Rating: Easy-Moderate
Based on previous experience most of these trails are easy to maybe light moderate, nothing too technical is involved. Last time I was up that way there were a couple of tricky, not technical, spots on a couple of trails. Nothing we cannot handle.
Our Route:
The primary route is about 105 miles (give or take a few). We’ll start just north of Camp Verde and head across toward the Mogollon Rim area.
On Saturday, we’ll include a stop with a short hike down to Aspen Springs. To get there, we’ll do a quick loop from FR 96 and return to it.
Note:
Extra fuel isn’t strictly necessary, but it’s always a good idea—especially if you’re running a thirsty rig. You may also be able to help someone if they need it.
Average weather this time of year:
Sunrise: 0622
Sunset: 1808
Avg High Temp: Mid 70's
Avg Low Temp: Mid to upper 40's
Note: I see a slight chance of light rain Sunday, nothing too heavy.
Stay tuned and stay thirsty my friends, signups coming soon. 🤘
Please note this is an Offroad Passport Club members-only event. View membership options →
You may know this but the only road to the bottom of the canyon starts in Peach Springs AZ.
It is about 80 miles from Williams.
The road is a, usually rough, 20+ miles and 3000+ feet of elevation loss down to a river raft take out area at Diamond Creek.
No road exists to supply Phantom Ranch. All the supplies and all the trash goes in and out on the backs of mules.
We'll head out East US 60 towards Superior, and cut south on Highway 177 for a short distance. From there, we will cross desert land before heading east down/up Cottonwood Canyon. We'll continue east, through this pretty area, a small section of shelf road, have lunch at the remnants of the old Ajax Mine. Then head east more, and finally north around Picketpost Mountain through Telegraph Canyon. We end up in Superior.
Difficulty: It was a moderate trail, due to sandy washes and a shelf road, so I expect the same...but don't hold me to it! I do not expect this to be difficult. That being said, be sure you have good off-road tires, tow points, and all that stuff. Mini-vans are not accepted. Have some ground clearance.
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An update from the front as they say. The issue has been figured out and solved thanks to Joe's crew Vince and Steve at @OnPointOffroad. Turns out it was the fuel pump failing. They replaced it and now we are back to a normal state.
As painful as it is to part with my money I don't mind doing it there. I trust those guys to do honest work at a fair price.