NOMAD making its maiden voyage!

[Poorlytiedfly]

Can I ask what sort of road time or road testing the group does on new builds? I have just completed my NOMAD and want to really make sure all is in good order before my first real trip (4.5 hours) in 3 weeks.

Suggestions?

[S. Heisley]

First, I took a trip around the block. Then, I went to a nearby campground (45 minute drive) and spent the weekend, packing what I could think of and taking a pencil and paper to write down what I wanted to change or add. ...Worked for me!

It looks really clean and nice.

[working on it]

It seems to be a tradition to spend a night or two in your trailer, parked in the driveway or in the garage. I spent one in my garage, but also 15 or so hours inside the trailer, while testing the A/C system (three rebuilds, to get it right), and 8 hours, testing the heater and vents (during a cold snap). The only travel time I put on the trailer, prior to a real trip, was a) 30 minutes as a frame w/floor, b) 1 hour travel from the shop where I started it, to my garage, where I completed it, as a semi-completed exterior only, c) 30 minutes round-trip to the scales, where the completed ( but not loaded) trailer was weighed, and d) 30-45 more minutes around my semi-rural area, with full camping load, over variable roads, to test everything for possible load-shifts and such. And, later, when I completely changed and upgraded my axle/springs/suspension (and frame reinforcement), I drove it repeatedly over a bad railroad crossing (many times), to see if my first-time welding would hold up (it did, and I now have 1500+ miles on my axle job, no problemos!). Just drive it around to get used to it behind your vehicle, is all some might need...I used to drag-race, so I needed complete faith in my handiwork, so I tested it (and nut-and-bolt checked it), just to be sure. Good luck with your trailer!

[GPW]

COOL !!!

[tony.latham]

That think looks fast!

I would recommend you take it on an over-nighter someplace close. I guarantee you'll develop a list of things you'll need for your trip that you've overlooked.

Nice job.

Tony

[Poorlytiedfly]

[Poorlytiedfly]

[DWT77]

That turned out great! Looks good