Mini Redneck Ramada

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Originally Posted by DSB OUTDOORS

Ya, thats what I was thinking. I'd slide the camper up a bit, and I have a ramp back flat bed trailer for an ATV.

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He'd need a longer trailer for that because the attic would hit the spare on any slight incline.

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Originally Posted by Irving

He'd need a longer trailer for that because the attic would hit the spare on any slight incline.

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True. This setup is about as close as I would like as is. Need to do some research about extending the hitch an inch or two, it definitely wouldn't hurt. As it sits the over hang gets close to the back of the Jeep in extreme backing, almost jack knife situations.

On a longer deck or with a pickup that would be the way to go. Porch on the back :)

Got rid of the old turnbuckles and wood cleats for something a little beefier.
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Also relocated the spare to the passenger rear to make room for a tongue box.
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I love this project. [Awesom]

Thanks! Me too :)


Total lift ended up being 4 3/8". Its tall :)
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Got the leveling jacks mounted on the rear.
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Made a mount for an old Coleman roadtrip grill that I had laying around. Mounts in the stake pocket on the trailer and knocks down flat.
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Picked up a dual bottle mount and a charge controller. Those will be the next things on the list along with re plumbing the propane feed and rewiring the stereo.
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Really cool! Are you going to build any sort of storage cabinet or anything under the sides of the camper (on top of the trailer deck)?

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Originally Posted by Colorado_Outback

The heater was making a really annoying screeching/squealing sound so we pulled it out to take a look. I figured it was a bearing on the fan making noise but all the bearings seemed in good shape and spun smooth. Cleaned some dead bugs out of the case and intake but couldn't really locate anything that I thought would be making a noise like that.
Got to looking at how the heater is mounted in the camper, its supported by the cabinet framing in the front but there's nothing supporting the rear of the unit, it was just hung off the two bolts that secured the exhaust/intake to the exterior of the camper. So my dad made block to support the rear and its all quiet now.. weird.
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When a slide in is on the truck, you level the camper using the jacks. The issue with the heater noise might be attributed to it not level, or slightly tweaked prior to your project.

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Originally Posted by Colorado_Outback

True. This setup is about as close as I would like as is. Need to do some research about extending the hitch an inch or two, it definitely wouldn't hurt. As it sits the over hang gets close to the back of the Jeep in extreme backing, almost jack knife situations.

On a longer deck or with a pickup that would be the way to go. Porch on the back :)

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When and if you extend the ball coupler / hitch, make sure the distance from center of both hubs / axle is even to the center of coupler. An uneven measurement can cause excessive tire wear, potential handling issues.

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

Really cool! Are you going to build any sort of storage cabinet or anything under the sides of the camper (on top of the trailer deck)?

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Yep going to make 2 boxes that slide in from the front and will have side doors on them. Still need to figure out how I'm going to execute the doors. Should be able to get the grill, jacks and some other junk in them. Ply, seam seal, and a good exterior paint. Probably black to match the trailer.

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

When a slide in is on the truck, you level the camper using the jacks. The issue with the heater noise might be attributed to it not level, or slightly tweaked prior to your project.

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I had it (reasonably) leveled out when ever I was messing with the heater and on both occasions I had it out. It hasn't returned yet so fingers crossed.

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

When and if you extend the ball coupler / hitch, make sure the distance from center of both hubs / axle is even to the center of coupler. An uneven measurement can cause excessive tire wear, potential handling issues.

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Good advice. Just went through re squaring the axle after the lift. If anything Ill probably build a custom drop hitch and add an inch or two there. Still need to do more research on that and figure out what the acceptable limit is. Since I'm effectively increasing the length of a lever arm with a 4-500lb weight on it, it turning into a taco would be tragic.