MJ Happy Camper

[neohic]

[fiatslug87]

Someone has the itch to go camping.

[Goose_XJ88]

I wanted to pick this thing up but I couldnt justify the trip myself.

You have truly done it justice and made it that much better than it originally was.

[fiatslug87]

Thanks, but all my work is mostly simple add-ons, the real bones were all neohic.

[fiatslug87]

Got the third brake light installed, found a single light with split left/right signals. Here it is in action:

lights on, left, right, hazard

brake on, left, right, hazard

just left, right, hazard

 

[Eagle_SX4]

That is a fantastic addition to an amazing trailer.

[fiatslug87]

Thanks @Eagle_SX4 it was your idea for the dual light from my other post, I didn’t know they existed.🙏🏼

[Eagle_SX4]

3 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said:

Thanks @Eagle_SX4 it was your idea for the dual light from my other post, I didn’t know they existed.🙏🏼

Your welcome and honestly I didn't know they existed either. Just thought it would be a good solution. Glad you found one.

[fiatslug87]

Finally got out camping this year, only took until fall. Went to New Melones lake again since it was quiet, peaceful and devoid of humans last year. It didn’t disappoint, even fewer people, lots of wildlife, mountain lion warnings (didn’t see any) and GREAT weather, around 90°. We even spotted a space capsule.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[fiatslug87]

Decided to add a second tailgate strut (right side) so the tailgate drops slower.

 

[Salvagedcircuit]

Awesome Work. Love the 0.0 litre badge

[M.T.Hands]

Nice work

[fiatslug87]

Thanks guys, appreciate it.

Now I’m running out of things to do to it.

[89 MJ]

Sounds like you need to get out and use it more. Then you’ll find more to do I’m sure. 

[fiatslug87]

1 hour ago, 89 MJ said:

Sounds like you need to get out and use it more.

Hopefully next year, had some family medical issues this year that made it difficult to be gone for too long.

 

But if anyone has any project ideas, I’m all ears.

[89 MJ]

A shower might be a neat idea. For the dogs if nothing else. Here’s the first one on Amazon I found after googling. 
https://www.amazon.com/Pressurized-Shower-Off-Road-Vehicles-Pick-Up/dp/B0D48R181Q/ref=asc_df_B0D48R181Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706076424878&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2452993607359357323&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030237&hvtargid=pla-2339007315071&psc=1&mcid=076601603cd03547b0959c7618f52384

[fiatslug87]

That’s in the works but will be mounted to the FJ Cruiser’s roof rack. 

[Drahcir495]

It really is a dream setup 

[fiatslug87]

Since @89 MJ asked for it, here is the shower tank. It’s an 8 gallon aluminum tank that’s pressurized up to 80 psi using a tire inflator. I had to make a bracket using 1/4” thick, 1.5” wide flat bar and stainless fasteners for attachment to the FJ’s rack and get it done by today since we’re off camping tomorrow.

 

 

 

[89 MJ]

You got that done quickly! I like it. Perfect timing as well. 

[fiatslug87]

Greetings from Lake Berryessa in Napa county CA. We’re the only ones here in the whole campground, it’s magnificent (I didn’t realize I was so misanthropic)! Can’t upload videos from here for the shower update , but will when we get back. Here are a couple pics with the new kitchen setup, decided to bring the old Blackstone griddle/burner this time.

 

 

[M.T.Hands]

That is some Beautiful country, and a great looking setup

[fiatslug87]

13 minutes ago, M.T.Hands said:

That is some Beautiful country

Back in 2020 there were two huge fires that burned all around the lake, it’s making a comeback but there’s still a lot of burn scare. The lake is in the center, fire area in red.

[Red Mistress]

Best of times :)

[fiatslug87]

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.