The BRWNTRD (Hasn't flopped yet)

I did only the back wall and the higher section of the floor, hopefully I don’t regret it but I already broke enough plastic clips and cut my hands on sharp pieces too much.

 

Weighed the truck today at what will basically be my camping weight and Oh laws, she chonky


At 2820, the front axle is 100 pounds lighter than the black truck was the last time I weighed it but the back is 1000 pounds heavier at 3220.

 

Dog back seat attempt #1

Belle’s bed from home, part of the attachment from the old dog hammock clipped to the seat back hooks and the part of the old harness that allowed her to go back and forth. We’ll see if the length is correct and adjust from there.

 

Just for giggles, what does the door sticker say it weighs?

 

Only a little bit over

 

Only 504 lbs over GVRW...

 

I like the signature @hoarder23 . Who did it?

 

@WildLand made it, same as the last one. He is taking requests again on his thread.

 

Turns out the cross piece allows Belle too much room to wander. Doggy chill spot V2


Got the fridge thrown in for @Tombiology70 and I trip tomorrow. The new setup makes it much easier to get in and out and strapped down.


I also picked up some new plates from Goodwill for my camping kit but apparently sparkles don’t hold up to my driving style.

 

Even if they don't bring out your repressed inner child, they do make an interesting conversation piece.

 

She’s not a fan of the shorter leash but does like adventures

 

super clean... does it have tie down points too?

 

There are a bunch of threaded inserts that you can use to add tiedowns

 

Rear shocks rebuilt by @desertjunkie760 , cerakoted to prevent corrosion and stupid accordions added to prevent future shaft damage until roost guards can be fabbed.



The truck with the GFC will fit in the garage if you disconnect the door and open it a few more inches.

 

I can drive normally on the freeway again, no more slowing for overpasses. Thanks to @Tombiology70 for the assist

 

And I saw this one, too. We'll see how it compares to mine.

 

Time to backfill some stuff

@Prayn4surf and I hit up Mt Laguna a few weeks ago for snow and then pie in Julian

 

Then headed north that weekend to the Central Valley for work and have done some exploring from there.

Work stuff


Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Park last weekend just after a fresh snow fall.


Super far off road



Kings Canyon


Took the normally paved Ten Mile Road from Hume Lake back to 198 but it was mostly covered in snow just past this stop


Followed the tracks of some animal for the majority of the road


Got almost to the end and came upon a Subaru that had gotten stuck and been left overnight. Dug out the drift next to it so I could get around, couldn’t find a shift lock override so we weren’t able to pull it out.


And the aftermath of driving on wet sanded roads

 

Looks like Bell had loads of fun!