EscapingReality
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I found this site about a week ago, and have really enjoyed reading up on some of the posts. Especially those concerning a deuce and a half, or trailer conversions. I'm interested in buying a truck and trailer, and luckily was introduced to a great guy here in Iowa that does lots of modifications, and has a LOT of inventory.
I'm looking for opinions on what approach to take, for the uses I would have. Here goes:
We are looking for some land up North, mainly in WI and MI, but also considering upper New England states. Want to be able to get across fairly undeveloped land, and not get stranded. Not looking to go trail riding, or anything like that. A MV just looks like a great way to get out of town, carry the things we want, and be able to get off road if needed. I've got decades of experience building my own buildings, doing most of the work myself. Am thinking of building an A frame on the land, but might build out a fairly large trailer that can be parked, and set up for use for as long as it was needed.
Really like the look and function of overland rigs. I'm a very handy guy with lots of tools, but do not weld. That is where the fabrication guy here comes in to play. I want to work with him to get the plan developed, and then source everything, and buy as much of it as possible from him.
Right now, I'm debating two approaches. The first is to build the rig on the deuce, nothing particularly unusual...over the top of the cab, storage up top, solar up top, lots of storage boxes down low, and living quarters. Probably tow a smaller trailer for extra supplies and materials. The second approach is to build out the living quarters on the trailer, and pull it behind the deuce. Possibly even set up as a tractor with a bit of storage. What I like about option 2 is that we could sell it down the road if we build an A frame, if we didn't need it anymore. I'd also like to do some traveling with my wife and dog. I'm concerned with what size trailer we could legally tow around the US, and what is enough size, but not too much.
The guy I'm going to work with does a lot of bobbed trucks. I'm thinking more along the lines of keeping the 6x6, but doing singles on the axles. Especially if we build an overland style rig on the deuce.
Any suggestions or comments would be much appreciated.
PS: I served in Army intel for 4 years, then a 2 year stint as an Army reserve battalion reenlistment NCO. Spent a year in a 5 ton TIFF truck at Camp Humpreys, did the Defense Language Institute, taught a SERE course at Ft Lewis. Finished up at Ft Huachucha, where my first son was born. Had a lot of fun.
I'm looking for opinions on what approach to take, for the uses I would have. Here goes:
We are looking for some land up North, mainly in WI and MI, but also considering upper New England states. Want to be able to get across fairly undeveloped land, and not get stranded. Not looking to go trail riding, or anything like that. A MV just looks like a great way to get out of town, carry the things we want, and be able to get off road if needed. I've got decades of experience building my own buildings, doing most of the work myself. Am thinking of building an A frame on the land, but might build out a fairly large trailer that can be parked, and set up for use for as long as it was needed.
Really like the look and function of overland rigs. I'm a very handy guy with lots of tools, but do not weld. That is where the fabrication guy here comes in to play. I want to work with him to get the plan developed, and then source everything, and buy as much of it as possible from him.
Right now, I'm debating two approaches. The first is to build the rig on the deuce, nothing particularly unusual...over the top of the cab, storage up top, solar up top, lots of storage boxes down low, and living quarters. Probably tow a smaller trailer for extra supplies and materials. The second approach is to build out the living quarters on the trailer, and pull it behind the deuce. Possibly even set up as a tractor with a bit of storage. What I like about option 2 is that we could sell it down the road if we build an A frame, if we didn't need it anymore. I'd also like to do some traveling with my wife and dog. I'm concerned with what size trailer we could legally tow around the US, and what is enough size, but not too much.
The guy I'm going to work with does a lot of bobbed trucks. I'm thinking more along the lines of keeping the 6x6, but doing singles on the axles. Especially if we build an overland style rig on the deuce.
Any suggestions or comments would be much appreciated.
PS: I served in Army intel for 4 years, then a 2 year stint as an Army reserve battalion reenlistment NCO. Spent a year in a 5 ton TIFF truck at Camp Humpreys, did the Defense Language Institute, taught a SERE course at Ft Lewis. Finished up at Ft Huachucha, where my first son was born. Had a lot of fun.
