Engel / Electrical system / Faucet
Got the transit bag for the Engel 45 installed. Fridge is on a custom tray fabbed up by Robert. If you ask me, it's about a perfect fit for front compartment...
The great thing about the location is that with the awning deployed with the screen room, I'm cooking in total comfort... :popcorn: I'm still trying to figure out a system for the galley box...That is the fun part of it isn't it?...
The other side of the front compartment houses the eletrical system. Eventually, my Honda EU1000iA will fit there perfectly. Don't need a tray for that, just some d-rings to tie it down. The battery will run my CPAP machine for about 18 hrs if need be with the Engel shut off...So it looks like I will be needing the Honda pretty soon...or else the entire campsite will suffer from my snoring... :bangdesk:
The Faucet location was somewhat of an issue as to where to place it. We finally decided to go with the front of the box. Robert fabbed up a custom aluminum box cover for it. Here it is coated with Ameraguard...It is removable with two wing nuts.
More pics to follow...
Regards,
BWJ
Re: Outlander Sherpa II trailer...Dial-up beware!
Wow that turned out really nice. Snap some pics with the tent up.
Re: Outlander Sherpa II trailer...Dial-up beware!
looks great! ive been following this over on expo too!
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I'm still trying to figure out a system for the galley box...That is the fun part of it isn't it?...
me too, each time i go camping it gets better, but im still a long way from feeling like its good. maybe ill start a thread here.
Re: Outlander Sherpa II trailer...Dial-up beware!
The rear compartment was configured with a 15 gallon water tank. We had decided to have the fill valve on the fridge side. Got a brass cap to plug the valve while in transit...
Rear compartment:
I bought an truck bed mat at Tractor Supply and cut it to fit the back. That stuff was tough to cut, thank goodness that I had some straight edged shears to make fitting easy. As you can see there is plenty of storage available.
I currently have a PETT toilet / Trekker Fold-a-privy / 2 lawn chairs / Cabela's large folding table / Plano Sportsman trunk with camping gear / Rubbermaid Action packer (dry food storage) / 60 ft of RV drinking water hose...As you can see, there is plenty of room after all the gear is in...
Fender boxes:
The driver side fender box 'under' the tent is used for storage for other ancillary equipment. I've got my Mombasa awning screen room / REI Alcove / Mombasa rain fly rods / Custom trailer wheel lock...More on the lock later :D
The galley box is currently 'stuffed' with my Coleman stove / GSI Outdoors pinnacle base camper set / GSI Outdoors Infinity 4 person set / Century 2 piece safety post and propane hose / collapsible strainer / 2 BBQ grill lighters...This system has been MONEY. So far I have cooked some good chow and I am looking for a dutch oven as well...:D
I am still looking for galley options...as it sits, it works well, HOWEVER, well...you guys know...IT NEVER ENDS!
More pics later!
Regards,
BWJ
Re: Outlander Sherpa II trailer...Dial-up beware!
i bust a nut every time i see this thing!!!
Power, power and more power...
All,
I am going to upgrade the electrical system over the winter...I have taken the trailer out 8 times this fall, and it is excellent. Still working out the 'kinks' of the Sherpa...
The changes to the trailer will be the following:
1) Bought a Yamaha EF2000iS from Cabela's for a screaming deal. Since I am a Cabelas club member, I got 4x points on my upgraded card in addition to activating two cash cards...When the smoke cleared from the deal, I ended up getting about $500 worth of Cabelas bucks from the purchase... Luv Cabelas...
2) I will have Robert put in another 55 ah battery and upgrade the charger / controller...Giving me a total of 110ah to work with...Wiring will also be upgraded and shored up. Also will replace the galley lights with some newer brighter LEDs...
3) My Baja rack is not being used, so I am going to have a solar option put in as well. The rack will house a 100watt panel and will charge my trailer batteries while traveling. Thus, there will be two 'plug in' receptacles on the trailer...One 110volt and another a solar...
3 ways for power when Spring rolls around...Vehicle alternator / Yamaha Generator / Solar...
Regards,
BWJ
Re: Outlander Sherpa II trailer...Dial-up beware!
amazing and well planned out work! Great job!
Re: Outlander Sherpa II trailer...Dial-up beware!
All,
Just got back from a backcountry adventure with my son :thumbup:. It was a blast! The upgrades to the Sherpa are top-notch. The galley lights are much brighter, and I really like the way the junction boxes / switches are set up. Here are some pics of our adventure...Look ma, no driveway pics! :D
The table and sink are what I consider 'money in the bank'. The table weighs in at a cool and wispy 15 pounds...Not bad for an all wood table. Still working on getting a custom made cover for this. If any of you know of a good seamstress in the KC area, I'm all ears...This is the first production table and sink from Outlander. Robert did a fine job as usual...Very pleased with the results...
Here are some images of the sink. Honestly, I did not think that the sink was going to be this nice! Currently using a 5 gallon bucket for the water...Used biodegradable soap and snuffed out the campfire with the water...
Notice the improvised towel 'rack' in the last pic. The sink is too nice to drill a towel rack into it. Besides, to make it match, I would have to go with a $25 'brushed nickel' towel rack...NO THANKS!
Anyway, enjoy! All I have to add onto my Sherpa now is miles and memories!
Regards,
BWJ