I wanna see any campers that go offroad, doesnt matter if they have 2 wheels, 4 wheels, or even if it floats, anything that goes offroad and u can sleep in i wanna see!

Search?

http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/

Work in progress. Hoping to make it out in the next few weeks for its maiden run for me and the family.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/37614_126019597441123_100000992502864_128508_56318 86_n.jpg

Has that been modified for off road use?

Work in progress. Hoping to make it out in the next few weeks for its maiden run for me and the family.

Checked your other posts and didnt find it here, have a build thread on this?

Work in progress. Hoping to make it out in the next few weeks for its maiden run for me and the family.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/37614_126019597441123_100000992502864_128508_56318 86_n.jpg



More info in this?:smokin:

Sorry guys for the delay...

It may not be true "pirate" build here, but it made for a good time with my family in the outdoors. That is what matters in my opinion.

Made it out this weekend for the first madien run. It was a State Park but not a "offroad" site.
Its a 1993 Coleman Destiny that I picked up for $500 last summer. It was the stripped down model, and pretty much the smallest coleman made. But weather tight and the canvass was pretty damn good for a 18yr old camper. I've added Battery power, Propane setups, A/C, Indoor/outdoor Radio and speakers, Curb Side lights. And of course the "offroad" mods. I've dropped the suspension mounts with a 5" c-channel subframe. Took a 3500lb Boat Axle and mod'd it to fit Stock Cherokee rims under the axle in the same factory fender wells. Overall about 8" of lift and running a 25" tall tire. Overkill, yes. But for where I'll be going I shouldnt have any issue dragging or major damage. We dont have those awesome weekend wheelin getaways in the mountains here on the east coast. It weighs about 1300lbs seen in the pics below. Tows well behind the wifes WJ, and excellent behind my Cummins.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228653_197177130325369_100000992502864_507926_6653 129_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229290_196711687038580_100000992502864_504230_3322 528_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216584_195083830534699_100000992502864_493999_7128 538_n.jpg

Thanks
Rick

Nice setup..:smokin: I'm doing pretty much the same thing. I was given a Coleman Arcadia last fall and only have my jeep on 39's to tow with. :D I did a spring over when I got it but with the lil 20in. tires it still doesnt do well. It has alot of amenities but i plan on taking alot of them out due to age and just to simplify the operation.

If you have any pics of the underside and the subframe that would be great

I dont have any right now, but its a simple subframe with supports to the stock frame. Its bolted and welded on.


Rick

Here's my off road teardrop:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00900.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00898.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/Fall%20Vacation%202010/sm-0003.jpg

Build Thread:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18142

Jess

Jess, that thing is awesome. Do you have any pictures of the inside?

Mine.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/jonhagan490/94%20ranger/30625ca6.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/jonhagan490/94%20ranger/8fb0d45b.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/jonhagan490/94%20ranger/022ac78b.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/jonhagan490/94%20ranger/3bd762c5.jpg

Jess, that thing is awesome. Do you have any pictures of the inside?

Thanks HK :)

Believe it or not, I dont have any pics of the inside all made up. Its about a queen size bed inside minus the fenderwells... Here's some pics from the construction process of the inside:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00878-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00877.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00879.jpg

And one of the rear hatch open. It has formica in the back now though...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00893.jpg

Jess

that little trailer looks badass for sure...:smokin:

Thanks HK :)

Believe it or not, I dont have any pics of the inside all made up. Its about a queen size bed inside minus the fenderwells... Here's some pics from the construction process of the inside:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00878-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00877.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00879.jpg

And one of the rear hatch open. It has formica in the back now though...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/SawTooth%20XL/sm-00893.jpg

Jess

I love this thing, I followed your buildup. I would love to build something like this someday. Great job!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/jonhagan490/94%20ranger/3bd762c5.jpg


Any interior shots ?
What are the dimensions ?
How much does it weight ?
Do you sleep in it ?
Any cabinetry ?
Love to get some more info, the stove location is tits :D

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/jonhagan490/94%20ranger/3bd762c5.jpg


Any interior shots ?
What are the dimensions ?
How much does it weight ?
Do you sleep in it ?
Any cabinetry ?
Love to get some more info, the stove location is tits :D

My build is in the trailers and towing, still have alot of work to do on it.

Yea I sleep in it, it's 6ft long and 4 ft wide inside. Just big enough to sleep in. It's super light I'd say AT or just under 1k lb's. I can just about pick the back end up when it's empty.

Thanks

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