lfhoward wrote:
Sounds like you've been busy! Your KK is higher and has new wheels and tires since the last time I saw it. Congrats! It looks great paired with your trailer.
I moved during the summer, so not much to report in the Jeep and Trailer department. I bought spark plugs, air filters for the engine and cabin, and some cleaning supplies for a well earned tune up and detail back in June, but haven't had time to do it yet. I just got my solar panel mounted to my trailer last weekend finally. My trailer failed inspection though on account of rusty water-contaminated wheel bearings and non-functional brakes. So I have my work cut out for me. I need to save up about $500 before I can do anything about it. (Moving does empty the bank account!)
Good luck learning to tig weld! Sounds like it is a bit frustrating at first. I decided to stay away from welding and everything on mine is bolted to the frame. Once yours is done though, it should last forever.
Thanks Lauren! I've found out that our surge breaks are awful... I'm planing converting the surge breaks over to electric over hydraulic. You have a lot more granular breaking vs the primitive surge breaks. Stick with the break shoes as converting to the disk brake loses you the option of hydraulic brakes; at least that's the case with my M1101.
I've welded as much as I can on non load bearing aluminum. I have 2 load braces under the diamond plate designed for around 500lbs worth of tool boxes, equipment, and extra storage. 70% of the work left to do is on the tent frame. Once that is done with I can asses my solar panel and battery storage box.
Also, check your brake actuator. I got my trailer with the shaft bent and was unable to put pressure on the brake cylinder. Like a $30 part if that's the problem.