Int. S1654LP Retired UHAUL Build

[bydesign]

Microwave mounted... LEDs in the living area, garage and cab...

[bydesign]

here is the micro wave...

[bydesign]

there are always distractions... a buddy swung by with his grandsons power wheel jeep... pretty darn cool... but we can make it cooler!



stripped down for the LED install...



and with headlights, running lights and tail lights ($14 LED lights from auto zone and 3 hours later...)



I think these projects are even more fun than the big toys!

[FrankZ]

Originally Posted by bydesign

there are always distractions... a buddy swung by with his grandsons power wheel jeep... pretty darn cool... but we can make it cooler!



stripped down for the LED install...



and with headlights, running lights and tail lights ($14 LED lights from auto zone and 3 hours later...)



I think these projects are even more fun than the big toys!

Pimp that ride.

[bydesign]

Weekend was spent with the south florida jeep club... over at Cecil Webb over on the Gulf coast. We had a great time and the toter rolled smooth as can be. Got to run the new interor LED lighting along with the replacement H3 LEDs in the rear gate floods... not crazy bright but certainly more than enough light.

[bydesign]

Toter get a coach for $100... in great shape and folds flat!

[bydesign]

I am not encouraging guests but it does happen from time to time... next is finishing he water tank and fresh water system.

[creamypies]

hey user by design, really loving your toter and how its coming along, actually loved it so much that I joined this forum (looks like a really cool place) what ramps did you go with? or did you make your own? I have been thinking about doing a budget race car hauler (lower angle ramps and I would need to do something about the wheel wells) and I was wondering how much this has cost you so far of your original 8500 budget?

[bydesign]

Originally Posted by creamypies

hey user by design, really loving your toter and how its coming along, actually loved it so much that I joined this forum (looks like a really cool place) what ramps did you go with? or did you make your own? I have been thinking about doing a budget race car hauler (lower angle ramps and I would need to do something about the wheel wells) and I was wondering how much this has cost you so far of your original 8500 budget?

I am currently at about $6500, I purchased my ramps they are alumn and super light... Rated for 5000 pounds each. I do not run more than 4 or 5 hours so the uhaul suits me fine... Cruise at 60-65 mph

[creamypies]

Originally Posted by bydesign

I am currently at about $6500, I purchased my ramps they are alumn and super light... Rated for 5000 pounds each. I do not run more than 4 or 5 hours so the uhaul suits me fine... Cruise at 60-65 mph

thats AWESOME you're still under budget, thing looks fresh as it is, and you can probably sell this for waaaay more than you're into it. I need to sell my truck and im doing it. where did you pick up the truck that cheap?

[expensivehobby22]

It really is coming along nicely. I really can't wait to get back to working on mine.

Good job on keep things under budget.

[bydesign]

Originally Posted by creamypies

thats AWESOME you're still under budget, thing looks fresh as it is, and you can probably sell this for waaaay more than you're into it. I need to sell my truck and im doing it. where did you pick up the truck that cheap?

looked for more than a year and saw what felt like thousands but definitely more than 100 trucks... mostly craigslist...

did most everything myself... saved on the $ all that is left is the water system... I have the tank just need to get it hung between the frame rails

[bydesign]

Originally Posted by creamypies

hey user by design, really loving your toter and how its coming along, actually loved it so much that I joined this forum (looks like a really cool place) what ramps did you go with? or did you make your own? I have been thinking about doing a budget race car hauler (lower angle ramps and I would need to do something about the wheel wells) and I was wondering how much this has cost you so far of your original 8500 budget?

here is the link to the ramps... I went with 5000lbs alm

http://www.discountramps.com/car_ram...15C=1394889822

[sweetfarm]

Great build! With all that Florida sun you could power a solar system so you wouldn't need to run the generator so much.

[GConnell]

bydesign, they let you ride out at cecil webb?

[expensivehobby22]

Just checking in to see how the 3/4 insulation and the A/C setup you have worked for keeping you cool down in FL. I'm trying to get my plans lined up so I can dive into the truck once it warms up a bit up here in MA.

[bydesign]

Originally Posted by expensivehobby22

Just checking in to see how the 3/4 insulation and the A/C setup you have worked for keeping you cool down in FL. I'm trying to get my plans lined up so I can dive into the truck once it warms up a bit up here in MA.

I have been on a few adventures... And she has been chillin! I have about 1.5" in the walls and about an inch or so in the roof... If you look back I am sure i mentioned the specifics earlier in the build...

Metal roof sucks in the heat... But the frp walls are just the opposite... Having the awning keeps one side shaded too

[bydesign]

Originally Posted by GConnell

bydesign, they let you ride out at cecil webb?

On graded or improved roads while not in season... During season you can pretty much go anywhere... Of course respectfully... Not tearing it up

[expensivehobby22]

Oh ok. I guess I misread then.

Glad to hear that it's been working out well.

Originally Posted by bydesign

I have been on a few adventures... And she has been chillin! I have about 1.5" in the walls and about an inch or so in the roof... If you look back I am sure i mentioned the specifics earlier in the build...

Metal roof sucks in the heat... But the frp walls are just the opposite... Having the awning keeps one side shaded too

[GConnell]

do they let atv's out there?