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Thanks Jim, The trailer came to me with the compressor bolted down in this location. For now I'm going to leave it, but it will most likely get moved... Thanks Kris

Have been tinkering with the new-to-me trailer getting it set up to suit my needs/tastes. Below are a few items I've been futzing with... In order to enable loading of "dead" vehicles, and for those instances when it's safer to load, I added a receiver to provide for an ATV winch that I've had for many years and used on my other trailers. Not visible is the "loops" that were apart of this trailer, which I elected to use rather than drilling additional holes to mount the receiver. This is the mobile ATV winch I've had for many years and used on my open -car-hauler trailers. It has; both a winch mounted switch and a wireless remote, which makes for safer and simple loading, and quick-connect load wiring. For the load wiring, I modified a set of HD jumper cables with these quick-connects, so I don't have to carry both jumper cables, AND a separate set or a "20-odd ft coil" of load wiring for the trailer winch. It is located at the front of the trailer, to the right and below the "house" battery, and directly below the "house" electrical box, and is attached with no extra holes drilled into the trailer, as it has several "loop" welded to multiple locations already available. You can just glimpse on of the loops peeking out from behind the receiver mount plate. I recently replaced the original steel winch line with synthetic. The house battery was DOA when I got the trailer, whose battery mount was sized specifically for it. Since I had on-hand a spare RV battery of a slightly larger size, rather than purchasing a new battery, I welded up an adapter that allows the new battery to sit directly on top of the original battery bracket. It is shown sitting statically in place, but a proper tie-down is in the works. When it fails, it will be replaced with sealed AGM marine battery. Pic of the interior front-end. The large dark panel, is a folding workbench top that folds up and latches out of the way for travel and ease of loading the heavier objects (such as the generators, which are not yet secured for travel), but I'm futzing with that as well... ;) Pic looking towards the rear/right side interior. And left side of the trailer. The air compressor and the two 4ft lighting units are 120VAC, while the other lights are 12VDC, using the "house" battery. It has more storage overhead than I believe I will ever need, but it was equipped like this when I bought it.

Wow... Just Wow... Thanks Stacey & Scott 😇

Well Done. SO glad to hear "B" was un-harmed... 😇 🤙

The BEST news is that Brady was uninjured. the tin can be replaced... ;)

Thanks for the kind words. Just did not wish to have whatever I hauled to be coming loose... ;)

Finally bit the bullet and found an enclosed car-hauler to haul the dune buggy, etc., as I got tired of arriving at the dunes to find the seats covered with dust (or worse yet covered with rain-water). The trailer came with 4 tie-downs installed, but not in the locations that are good for the buggy and other locations I prefer to use when hauling vehicles. So today I fabricated some bolt-in plates that secure the new tie-downs in locations I wanted, and also anchor to the frame. FWIW: It is never a good thing to use only the decking to anchor tie-downs, as the decking is typically only secured with self-tapping screws. Frame anchors Checking fitment Bolted in place. I added a coating of roofing tar to the mating surfaces (both the frame AND the decking) to seal against water intrusion that could be damaging to the plywood decking. Finished with a coat of rustoleum

Thanks for sharing the pics Mike. Love the ruins and the petroglyphs there... ;)

ALWAYS good to have backup assistance in the shop... ;) Well done Brynna... ;)

I did not know you were raising chickens in addition to upgrading your new ride... Well done indeed... ;)

Karen & I just returned from 4 days of Snowmobiling fun with family & friends in and around Yellowstone NP. It's a GREAT way to see Yellowstone without the crowds... ;) Near one of the views of smaller geysers and "mud-pots" The Grand falls of the Yellowstone Canyon in the background - This is the lower falls (380 ft tall) Oddly enough THE MOST snow we had on the drive in either direction ! ! ! Photo taken on the way home Sunday morning - in Peeples Valley, AZ ! ! ! Who Knew or could have predicted ? ? ?

Well done... 😇

Though not totally off-road focussed. thought you might enjoy some GREAT music... ;) MERRY CHRISTMAS.mp4

FWIW: ANYtime you are talking that kind of torque, you will want a 6-point socket (or wrench), as opposed any 12 pt tool... ;) Also; I don't understand why 150 ft-lbs is being used here. For attaching a spare tire? if so, it would seem to me that anything over 30-35 ft-lbs should be more than enough, but perhaps I don't understand or am confused about what piece you are describing, and how this carrier is made.

Welcome... ;)

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Just a wish for a Blessed and Happy thanksgiving to the ORP family...

🙁 We will miss this years party... We're in Yellowstone for a snowmobile ride at that time... Enjoy ! ! ! ;)

After seeing a facebook post indicating a rather (to me) unusual program about used luggage, I began calling various agencies I thought would be able to provide an answer as to it's validity. After reaching a couple of dead ends, late Friday afternoon, I was referred to a phone number that I was told may be able to help clarify this FB luggage story. When I made the call this morning, I was pleased to learn that there is indeed a used baggage donation program (not well advertised), that accepts donations of luggage which is gently used and clean. These luggage donations are used in support of situations where kids in less than great situations, need luggage (as opposed to carrying their belongings in a plastic garbage bag) for temporary re-housing, such as foster care, kids at risk, etc. SO: If you have gently used luggage that you want to part with, rather than dumping it, or donating to Goodwill (etc.), may I suggest you consider donating to OCJ Kids, (address & contact info is below...) NOTE: They are closed this Thanksgiving week. OJC Kids 21630 N. 9th Ave. Suite 103 Phx, AZ 85027 Hours: M-F 9am - 4pm 602-429-2171

Who amongst us can honestly say that they were NEVER caught getting a scolding from Mom for this very thing... LOL...

Looks like we missed a GREAT time... LOVE all the pics everyone has shared... Hope to get there myself someday... 😇

What material are they made from Kristoffer?

Link no worky... 🤨

True Dat... LOL...

From the BRC (Blue Ribbon Coalition) As of Monday morning 10/30/2023   RELEASE: Coalition of Off-Roaders Challenges Imminent Closure of 317 Miles of Trails Near Moab, UT z Today, the BlueRibbon Coalition, joined by the Colorado Offroad Trail Defenders and Mr. Patrick McKay, challenged a decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to close 317 miles of some of the nation’s best off-roading trails near Moab, Utah. If allowed to stand, the closures will affect over 40 routes that have been popular for decades with Jeepers, overlanders, side-by-side users, dirt bikers, and dispersed campers. The most prominent closures are mapped here: The groups initiated their challenge with the filing of a notice of administrative appeal with the Interior Board of Land Appeals, in conjunction with a motion to stay the closures while the appeal is pending. The challenge alleges that the closures violate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Dingell Act, and the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, in addition to being arbitrary and capricious. “These closures are part of an ongoing effort to close the vast American West, where the federal government is the largest landowner,” said lead attorney Matt Miller, a senior attorney at the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, which represents the plaintiffs in this case. “Every American shares in the ownership of our public lands, which exist for the responsible enjoyment of anyone who wants to recreate on them. BLM is trying to move use of these lands from the rights-based system that has endured for decades to a permission-based system that allows bureaucrats to close these lands to serve their policy preferences.” “The trails closed by this decision are some of the most popular trails in the world,” said Ben Burr, BlueRibbon Coalition Executive Director. “Public lands belong to all Americans, and they should be managed to bring the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people. I’ve spent weeks in this area exploring these trails and speaking to those recreating in this area, and these closures will cause irreparable harm to everyone who has participated for generations in the creation of a vibrant recreation culture in this area.” “The stated goal of the BLM is to ‘obliterate’ roads once they are closed. There’s no going back. But the justifications for these closures don’t withstand the first hint of scrutiny,” said Nate Curtisi, attorney at the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. “In recent years, the BLM has said that no further closures were necessary, and that the proper balance of recreation and preservation has been struck in this area. Now we have a new plan that is extremely pro-closure based on flimsy and often contradictory evidence. That is the definition of arbitrary and capricious.” “The President is abusing his limited authority to remove 300 miles of Jeep trails that are regularly enjoyed by the public, said Nick Barry, Senior Counsel at America First Legal. “This arbitrary and capricious decision from the executive branch ignores the many comments that were submitted to the government that the trails are regularly used for recreation. We must stop the abuse of the executive branch, which continues to take an aggressive approach to closing off federal land to the public without any justification. This is public land, and it should be enjoyed by the public. Here, a low-level bureaucrat made the final decision to close these trails and to make it a crime to continue to use them. Our system requires accountable decision-makers, not hidden-away, petty-tyrant bureaucrats.” Patrick McKay, Vice President of the Colorado Offroad Trail Defenders, added, “I am deeply saddened to see the BLM close many of the best motorized routes around Moab in a misguided attempt to manufacture wilderness suitability and play favorites among user groups. This travel plan is not balanced or reasonable and the reasons the BLM gave for these closures have no basis in fact. I look forward to seeing the BLM’s attempt to lock up our public lands overturned in court.” The Interior Board of Land Appeals has 45 days to decide whether to issue a stay. Once it takes final action on the appeal, the parties will likely seek review in federal district court. To read the full notice of administrative appeal, click here.