Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 For several years I've been on the lookout for a Wildernest camper shell ....finally found one . Rob (automan2164 ) asked me if I was interested in the Wildernest and I jumped at the chance to get it . I also bought a LWB MJ trailer Rob had so I could mount the Wildernest and trailer together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 After making the 10 hr trip there ( was supposed to be 8 lol ) Rob and myself worked on getting everything ready for the journey home . We took the Wildernest off of his truck and put it on the trailer , put different tires/wheels on ,installed new shocks and made sure the wiring worked . It was great Meeting Rob , Angela , and Bear as they are great people ! Here's a picture before I made the journey back home . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 The next day I was home It towed great, as of right now it's so light there's no problems with hills etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Got some time to work on the trailer this weekend. It's pretty nice underneath so no real surprises there . Needed a place to mount a spare so I just installed an original tire winch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Next thing was the tailgate /bumper . I stole the tailgate from my 89 ( I have more that I can paint ) and a spare bumper I had . Decided to also install a hitch for future use . Here are some before and after pictures. The tires were good enough for the ride home but had some dry rot , had a pair of different tires that were in better shape so installed them . Painted the the leaf springs before installing the newer tires too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 The T handle is supposed to lock but never had the key so a trip to the locksmith and now I can lock it when not in use now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 sweet deal. Any pics of the inside opened up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 we need to plan a camping trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 3 hours ago, MiNi Beast said: sweet deal. Any pics of the inside opened up? Not yet , I will definitely take some though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Pete M said: we need to plan a camping trip! Sounds good Pete !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Awesome. What is the axle under the trailer. Looks like it fits perfectly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, Limeyjeeper said: Awesome. What is the axle under the trailer. Looks like it fits perfectly? 3500# Trailer axle iirc , 5 x4 1/2 so I can use jeep wheels . Credit on that one goes to Rob and Ben . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I had a great time building that trailer with Rob years back. Glad it went to a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mistress Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Glad it went to a good home. Should of bought Rob's diesel MJ as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 2 hours ago, neohic said: I had a great time building that trailer with Rob years back. Glad it went to a good home. You did some excellent work on that trailer , great fabrication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Red Mistress said: Glad it went to a good home. Should of bought Rob's diesel MJ as well :) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 20 hours ago, Strokermjcomanche said: You did some excellent work on that trailer , great fabrication. That was a super fun day with Rob. At the time I had a couple long bed trucks around the yard so I pulled measurements from those based on where his frame was already cut. He showed up early and we cranked it out like it was a precision military exercise. Disregard the “extra” leaf spring perches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 3 hours ago, neohic said: That was a super fun day with Rob. At the time I had a couple long bed trucks around the yard so I pulled measurements from those based on where his frame was already cut. He showed up early and we cranked it out like it was a precision military exercise. Disregard the “extra” leaf spring perches. He told me about that lol , I have options to go SOA or SUA though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 On 6/9/2020 at 12:09 AM, MiNi Beast said: sweet deal. Any pics of the inside opened up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Such a cool project, thanks for sharing! Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Had to go back and revisit the “way back” machine. Years ago, two addresses ago, and a few states away from where it was put together... twins! I’ve got more pictures from when it was thrown together should you want them. What are your plans for its next step? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 55 minutes ago, neohic said: Had to go back and revisit the “way back” machine. Years ago, two addresses ago, and a few states away from where it was put together... twins! I’ve got more pictures from when it was thrown together should you want them. What are your plans for its next step? I'll take any pictures you'd like to share , I appreciate it Ben . : I need to put stabilizer jacks on , i'm thinking four of the same scissor jacks from a junkyard will do the trick. : Replace/refinish some of the hardware ,i've already done some of it… : Seal/repair the tent : Try to eliminate some body roll that the trailer has . I know it's a bit top-heavy with the Wildernest , but I think I can eliminate some of it. : I need to figure out what I want to do about water and electricity . I'm not trying to make it over complicated or overpriced, but I do want it to be functionable so I can enjoy it. : Reinforce the lid, I'm not a small guy and I don't want to take a chance of breaking the lid sleeping on it. I may just be paranoid, but I want to make sure it doesn't get ruined. : I need to replace the bulb seal as well, it's pretty crusty and I would like to try to stop the water from getting in there if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Strokermjcomanche said: : Try to eliminate some body roll that the trailer has . I know it's a bit top-heavy with the Wildernest , but I think I can eliminate some of it. I don't have a camper topper on it and I hate how much roll mine has. I'd wager some new shocks would help, but my end goal is a swaybar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 1 hour ago, buxmj said: Such a cool project, thanks for sharing! Buck. Anytime , thanks for reading Buck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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