Red Mistress Posted November 7, 2024 Share Posted November 7, 2024 Best of times :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 11, 2024 Author Share Posted November 11, 2024 Got back from camping, one night we had constant 45mph winds, had to take down the WilderNest and sleep in the closed up camper. But here is the shower at work, the dogs loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 11, 2024 Share Posted November 11, 2024 That looks like it worked pretty darn well. Real good water pressure. Any changes that you want to make now that you’ve slept in it with the WilderNest down? Or was the room good enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 11, 2024 Author Share Posted November 11, 2024 It was very cramped with the WilderNest down. My wife slept on the truck bed (on the mattress) with one dog and I slept on the drawer (foam pad) with the other dog. There isn’t much headroom on top of the drawer but it is what it is. The only change I would make is keeping stuff a little more organized making the move down quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 I replaced the bumper mounted hitch receiver with a Draw-Tite MJ hitch, it was too unstable/wobbly feeling. I flap disked it to bare metal, gave it two coats of Por-15 and two coats of Rust-Oleum satin black. Used 1-1/2” inch zinc plated perforated square tube as spacers and bolted it to the WilderNest. The support jacks will now use the hitch. Also got a dual hitch extender so I could offset a foldable step (think I need to extend it to the left a little more) for entry into the WilderNest which folds up for travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 I got tired of scraping my hands on the wing nuts that secure the hi-lift jack so I made a couple of knobs for it. I couldn’t find M12 knobs but luckily had some M8 ones from a previous project so I pressed out the nut, drilled it to the smaller diameter of the M12 nut, heated the nut and pressed it into place. Not very technical, but makes it much easier to install/remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 I always like reusing stuff I've got on hand. (though amazon has the knobs you need) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 That’s where my M8s came from, but I didn’t want any more than two, better to use the six leftover from the previous project. Also, I’m probably the only guy without Prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 34 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: I’m probably the only guy without Prime. No. I canceled my subscription when the struts for my washer was delayed for no reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 oh, I don't have an account. you don't need one to use it. besides, I prefer ebay for my random cheap things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 I cut apart the dual hitch and extended it by 8” from 7” to 15” using the leftover perforated square tubing from the bumper & hitch installs. I used the 1-1/4” tube inside the 1-1/2” tube, that sucker will never deflect! Also cut down the part that slides into the receiver and drilled for the hitch pin. I like it much better offset so the step doesn’t interfere when I’m opening the drawer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 And you can still see the 0.0 Litre badge over it still. Nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Offroad Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 That thing is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 3 hours ago, 89 MJ said: And you can still see the 0.0 Litre badge over it still. Fortuitous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damianriel Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 On 2/7/2023 at 2:23 PM, fiatslug87 said: Painted the interior yesterday. Used Duplicolor Sandstorm bed liner for the sleeping platform, the stuff is horrible to spray, the cans stop spraying, start dribbling and leave a third of the product behind. I don’t recommend using it at all. The bottom portion was going to be the same bed liner but decided on paint. Also, all my stainless hardware arrived so assembly will begin after a few days of paint curing. would you happen to have links for the stainless hardware? I began stripping my camper yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 (edited) @damianriel The latches were from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08S1DV8TZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title All the other fasteners were from McMaster-Carr. I can’t seem to see my orders at this time, I’ll call them to see if they can get me the info and add it to this post. EDIT: 2 packs 95639A331: Oval Head Screws 316 Stainless Steel, Number 6 Size, 3/4" Long for belt molding 1 pack 91525A130: Washers 316 Stainless Steel , Oversized, 5/16" Screw Size, 0.344" ID, 1.5" OD for pivot points 1 pack 94155A115: Square-Drive Rounded Head Screws 18-8 Stainless Steel, Number 8 Size, 1/2" Long for hinge bumper attachment 2 packs 92141A009: Washers 18-8 Stainless Steel For Number 8 Screw Size, 0.172" ID, 0.375" OD for tent and hinge bumper attachment 1 pack 94155A119: Square-Drive Rounded Head Screws, 18-8 Stainless Steel, Number 8 Size, 3/4" Long for tent attachment 2 each 94975A461: 18-8 Stainless Steel Ring-Grip Quick-Release Pin With Lanyard, 5/16" Diameter, 1-3/8" Usable Length 2 each 94975A465: 18-8 Stainless Steel Ring-Grip Quick-Release Pin With Lanyard, 5/16" Diameter, 1-5/8" Usable Length 2 each 94975A483: 18-8 Stainless Steel Ring-Grip Quick-Release Pin With Lanyard, 5/16" Diameter, 2-3/16" Usable Length 5 each 1513A59: Mortise-Mount Hinge With Holes, Removable Pin, Round Corner, 304 Stainless Steel, 4" x 2" Door Leaf 1 pack 90715A011: Nylon-Insert Locknut 316 Stainless Steel, 10-24 Thread Size for hinges 5 packs 90585A252: Hex Drive Flat Head Screw 316 Stainless Steel, 82 Degree Countersink Angle, 10-24 Thread Size, 1-1/4" Long for hinges (cut off excess) 1 pack 92141A011: Washers 18-8 Stainless Steel For Number 10 Screw Size, 0.203" ID, 0.438" OD for hinges Other fasteners for cable and frame attachment were sourced locally since only a few pieces were needed. Edited March 3 by fiatslug87 Material list added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damianriel Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 9 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: @damianriel The latches were from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08S1DV8TZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title All the other fasteners were from McMaster-Carr. I can’t seem to see my orders at this time, I’ll call them to see if they can get me the info and add it to this post. awesome, could always check your email for the order confirmation if they can't help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Yeah, probably don’t have the email from two years ago, I like to purge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Practicing for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 We’re at New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County, CA. Lots of loud geese out here, gives the dogs something to chase. The step is working out great for both dogs and humans. Got a little Mr. Heater Portable Buddy heater to lessen the morning chill in the WilderNest, runs on propane. Weather is nice, 70° and blue skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Offroad Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1 hour ago, fiatslug87 said: We’re at New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County, CA. Lots of loud geese out here, gives the dogs something to chase. The step is working out great for both dogs and humans. Got a little Mr. Heater Portable Buddy heater to lessen the morning chill in the WilderNest, runs on propane. Weather is nice, 70° and blue skies. Jealous! Looks like a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Looks great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mistress Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Best of times :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Added a couple of things to make camping a little more refined. We had a 10lb propane bottle that attached to the FJ Cruiser that we no longer use so I decided to use it for the Buddy heater instead of the 1lb canisters. I drilled a hole in the wheel well for the hose which is plugged when not in use. Here is the tank on the FJ which is how it's transported, freeing up space in the trailer. When we set up camp we now swap the propane tank for the fire extinguisher keeping it close to the cooking area, it's also on a quick release so it can be moved to the campfire or inside the WilderNest easily. The setup inside the WilderNest, you can see the hose going into the bung in the wheel well. And outside. Made a telescoping light standard using a camera monopod attached to a PVC coupling mounted on the tongue with a hose clamp and secured with a small quick fist at the bed lip. Added nutserts and screwed a garden hook to hang a light (sorry for the terrible exposure). Added a shower tent to the FJ, it mounts to the roof rack and is easily removable. The nozzle attaches to a foldable arm that stays on the roof rack and is attached using a small quick fist making it adjustable. All this worked out quite well camping last week. Now to come up with new projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 You’re running out of amenities to add . I enjoy seeing updates on this thread. It sure would look great hooked up behind the white truck too, like the pic in your sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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