Tox's dream trailer
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That's pretty quiet for an 8kw running at half load. Keeping the RPM limited to only what's needed to supply the draw helps too. Nice choice!!!
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I have a 5 KW gen set on my motorhome and when they were being built you had the option of getting a diesel in place of the propane unit. I know one unit that has the diesel instead of the propane. For me since my coach engine is diesel having a diesel gen set IMO makes life easier since I can always run into town and grab 20 gallons of fuel. With the propane if you run out you can hook up the smaller portable bottles but it's just not as convenient.
I am surprised that Onan suggested a 8KW unit for you since you want to run your generator at around 80% load as much as possible. And I can't imagine that you'll be pulling that much power on a normal bases. Like you I plan to boondock more than stay in campgrounds but I am planning on adding more solar to my system and upgrading my batteries also.
Good decision. F450 is the right way to go for what you are doing.
You cant make me like a Ford product but .... I hear better thangs about Ford than Chevies of that variety.
Oh c-mon now, International is even using GM's Cab and Chassis for their version of LD trucks...lol
https://www.internationaltrucks.com/en/trucks/cv-series
Oh c-mon now, International is even using GM's Cab and Chassis for their version of LD trucks...lol
https://www.internationaltrucks.com/en/trucks/cv-series
Tow rig heaven!!
I'm kind of digging on the availability of the air ride rear suspension... and the gear drive transfer case.
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Plenty of room to load a Jeep and still walk around it!
I designed the drive over fenders around a 107"+ wheelbase, but the TJ wheelbase will also work fine.
I designed the drive over fenders around a 107"+ wheelbase, but the TJ wheelbase will also work fine.
"Walk around room" is relative. Don't get old and fat. 😝
Did you transfer snow from the Jeep roof to the trailer in this pic?
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Good eye! I did brush the rear screen door at the back of the trailer which hangs down an extra few inches. The rest of the ceiling had a few more inches to spare.
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Nothing a high speed run at it or a sawzall can't fix! 😂
Just kidding! Between the longer wheelbase and the soft top, it'll clear with more room than the TJ even if it starts bouncing around in the back. Worst case I can always air down the tires.
Umm .. dumb question, but how do you park and get out of the jeep?
Have you seen contortionists? Tox has been training since he ordered the trailer.
Real answer carefully like a tight parking spot.
Door slammer drag cars are fabbed to remove the doors. Already done by the factory for our Jeeps.