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One Man Trail - Solo Adventure Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by RESQMAN, Apr 10, 2018.

  1. Apr 13, 2018 at 1:00 AM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

    OnHartung'sRoad -So glad I didn't take the other...

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    Thanks! Very kind of you to share!
     
  2. Apr 13, 2018 at 1:05 AM
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    Thanks! Still undecided between softopper, RTT, or camper shell. I am leaning towards a shell only because of the ability to keep the inside secure and clean from dust... RTT setups just look so much more bad ass!
     
  3. Apr 13, 2018 at 2:17 AM
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    I hear you about having a spot away from the dust. I've got a plan that addresses that concern, I should be adding it to the build as soon as I get home in June. Stay tuned.
     
  4. Apr 18, 2018 at 7:56 AM
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    My Leitner Designs rack got delivered, super fast shipping. If you’re in the market, order direct and they’ll ship out next day. Waiting on my Kings and my RTT.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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    Next piece of the build is a CargoGlide 1500XL. It’s a full 100% extension slide. I will be building fuel and water storage, and a base camp “box” for lack of better description on top of this. When I get to camp, I will pull it out and be ready to cook. Future pictures will make more sense.

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  6. May 6, 2018 at 7:51 AM
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    Purchased my ECGS bushing and install/removal tool today. I’ll go ahead and swap it out during the suspension install. Also, the Total Chaos rear bump stop mounts and King hydraulic bump stops were shipped out.

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  7. May 26, 2018 at 8:02 AM
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    Back from Afghanistan for a month, got in the garage and made some parts. I’ll have more pics after today.

     
  8. May 26, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    Adding some tube work to the Leitner Designs ACS rack. The RTT goes on Monday then we’ll finish the additional tube work.

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  9. Jun 2, 2018 at 9:21 AM
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    The roof rack is coming along nicely. I bent and cut a few more tubes yesterday. My purpose is threefold. 1) provide a place to mount my solar panel, 2) a place to build an awning bracket, and 3) to serve as protection to the RTT in case I rub a tree or something stupid. But also I can slide the tent out the back if I ever need to remove it.

    The rack isn’t finished but here’s the current status.

    P.S. I know it close to the cab, it won’t hit and I have adjustments built in to raise it if I need to later. I’m going to go flex it later and see if there’s enough to worry about.

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  10. Jun 4, 2018 at 12:30 PM
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    Camped close to home last night. Well, not really camped, just parked somewhere quiet for the night.

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  11. Jun 6, 2018 at 1:14 PM
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    That tent rack is sick...I wish I had those skills. I have a shell on my truck but I have been wanting something like that for a while. Get rid of the surf racks and build an entire rack system that would work for a RTT, surfboards, or carrying miscelaneous.
    Looks great.
     
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  12. Jun 18, 2018 at 3:15 PM
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    Well, I’ve been really busy busting my @$$ in the garage the last few weeks. Here’s a list of what I got done.
    1. Installed a James Baroud Evasion RTT
    2. Completed fabrication on my roof rack
    3. Installed a Alu Cab 270 Shadow Awning
    4. Fabricated an awning mount to my roof rack
    5. Installed a 10lb aluminum propane tank and mount from Powertank
    6. Installed a ARB twin compressor
    7. Installed a 100w solar panel, solar controller, and deep cycle battery
    8. Got the water pump and shower situated.
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  13. Jul 18, 2018 at 2:11 AM
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    4 weeks until I set off on my 7-week 10,000 mile adventure across the Trans America Trail.

    Everything will be posted on my channel
    www.youtube.com/onemantrail
     
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  14. Nov 9, 2018 at 3:30 PM
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    Rig looks incredible! V random question - could you fit a full-size dirt bike under the bed rack, underneath the bars? Could you fit two?

    Also interested in your take on the rack vs the competition. Any reason you chose this system in particular?
     
  15. Nov 15, 2018 at 1:46 AM
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    Without the tent on top, you can fit anything in the bed becase the crossbars slide forward. I prefer this rack because of the available accessories and because its all aluminum. Lightweight, strong, easy 1-man install, no rust.
     
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  17. Feb 2, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    This year's big Continental Divide Epic Route is set for August in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Overland Rally. 4,250 miles. Mexico to Canada to Sedona, AZ.

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  18. Nov 30, 2020 at 5:29 PM
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    I get this is an older thread, but did you get the cargo glide to fit with the Leitner ACS? I have an ACS and am debating the CG or a Decked. Decked for sure fits but can’t find an answer for the CG.
     
  19. Jan 26, 2021 at 10:24 PM
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    @DefconBrix had a custom cg600xl or something like that on top of a truck vault system similar to the decked but more robust.
     

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