- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Hehe you know!!! I'm getting antsy, I haven't got anything done at work the past couple of days.
Macland's '10 Camping Rig! The Mac - Going Places
Hehe you know!!! I'm getting antsy, I haven't got anything done at work the past couple of days.
SkyPainter
Test Drive
- Location
- Stoneham, MA
===> Just an awesome thread and build! I will be using my new '14 Pro-4X for camping and woods running to get to fishing spots off the beaten path here in New England, and after watching this build am Jonesing for some Mods!
Nice work, Mac!
~ SkyPainter the Jealous!
Nice work, Mac!
~ SkyPainter the Jealous!
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Thanks so much! It means a lot to hear that. I am excited to see what you do with yours after hearing your job description and truck plans. 33" Tires and melt mod are absolutely two of the best two mods to do.
SkyPainter
Test Drive
- Location
- Stoneham, MA
===> What's a 'melt mod'?
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
I just so happen to have a handy dandy write up for you.
http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?t=2992
SkyPainter
Test Drive
- Location
- Stoneham, MA
===> Awesome write-up, Mac! THANKS!!
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Got my trailer harness all hooked up and only ran into one problem really. The plug wouldn't fit through the hole on my bumper so I had to use a dremel to cut some excess plastic away to make it sit flush.
I cut a little too deep in a couple of spots so I went ahead and wrapped it in electrical tape to keep it water tight.
Now I've got to go buy a 7-pin to 4-pin adapter and I'll be able to check if I did things right. I gather that the additional connections in my kit are for relays at the kick panel of the passenger front seat for trailer brakes, correct?
I cut a little too deep in a couple of spots so I went ahead and wrapped it in electrical tape to keep it water tight.
Now I've got to go buy a 7-pin to 4-pin adapter and I'll be able to check if I did things right. I gather that the additional connections in my kit are for relays at the kick panel of the passenger front seat for trailer brakes, correct?
metzican
Suspension Lift
- Location
- Lafaytte, la
Yeah, It is normal having to trim all that plastic off, When I bought my 4 to 7 pin I bought one with a tester built in. It was more expensive but I like it as I don't own a trailer to test on and it helps diagnosis if there is a problem if it is the trailer or the vehicle. This way I can test everything before I go rent or borrow someones trailer then look like an idiot when my lights don't work. I know you can use a volts meter but it was just easier.
metzican
Suspension Lift
- Location
- Lafaytte, la
If I remember right its a Y connections with two relays on it or something that plugs in? Its been a few years but Yes that is for the kick panel.
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Yeah that's the one. I figure I'll worry about that when or if I ever get a trailer with brakes.
- Location
- Dickinson, TX
Mac, please correct me if I' am wrong but I have always been told that the T harness and relays are needed to make the lights on the trailer work properly. Have you found this to be true or not?
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
My lights worked whenever I hooked it up. Now, one of the stupid lights on the trailer quit working whenever a connection got messed up, but the other light worked just fine. I'll let you know whenever I replace it tomorrow. I am using an adapter for the 4 pin connector on the trailer if that has anything to do with it.
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Thanks man, I wish I got to use mine as much as you do yours. I am always seeing you sign up for stuff all over the country.
- Location
- Amarillo, TX
there was **SUPPOSED** to be one this weekend in Ama, but, it's been squashed due to nobody being able to make it.... we're gonna try to plan big for next year....
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
The little trailer hauls gear great. It runs at 65 like it's not even there, except inclines.
metzican
Suspension Lift
- Location
- Lafaytte, la
I am honestly surprised you can feel it on a incline. It would just be like having some fat american's with you.
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
I only think the reason I could feel it was because of the small tires. At least I think that's why, it was pretty loaded down with water and gear. I'll probably be selling the trailer and looking into a popup with ac and heat for future camping. We'll be staying in cabins for the next several years while our kids get to a more "camping manageable" age.
- Location
- Amarillo, TX
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
It definitely is. I loaded it to the gills for this trip.
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
I got my butt kicked out of the garage.
- Location
- Central FL
Yeah the X should be in the garage over the escape... Just sayin
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
I kicked myself out actually. I said I'll take the garage when the frost starts so I don't have to scrape every morning. I'm already late by a couple of minutes on a regular basis.
She really didn't want to take it but I can handle the heat when I load up, I don't want her and the kids to have to deal with that.
Cold is cold though and she won't go out as much in the winter.
- Location
- Central FL
Awwww. You're too sweet Mac...lol Hell neither car is in my garage, there's a boat in there.
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Haha I guess it depends on how much you spent on your boat.
Chetter
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
Garage??? I don't understand this concept....
But if I did have one, I wouldn't get to park in it either.....
But if I did have one, I wouldn't get to park in it either.....
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
A garage was a must when I bought my house. Not as much for my vehicles, which is nice, but as a work space.
Chetter
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
Yep....would love to have one again but they didn't have them back in 1870 when this cabin was built...lol.
Love this thread BTW!
Love this thread BTW!
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
- Location
- SW OK & formerly Eastern NM
Nice ride man.. I know you guys needed one.. Still though.. A ford
Hehe a free ford is a great one
Hehe a free ford is a great one
I don't know man hehehe