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Re: Retro Ranger Build

Postby andreuther » Tue Mar 24, 2015 7:28 pm

And some more:
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Re: Retro Ranger Build

Postby andreuther » Tue Mar 24, 2015 7:30 pm

Almost there:
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Re: Retro Ranger Build

Postby andreuther » Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:59 am

Adding some finishing touches, all that's left is the new wheels and fenders. Should be finished in time for our Yosemite trip. :D
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Re: Retro Ranger Build

Postby andreuther » Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:53 pm

So I have been working nonstop to get the trailer campable for our camping trip next weekend. The sleeping room for our infant son is temporary until he is old enough to only need a rail. I had to extend the jack handle to clear the new tongue box, that was actually pretty easy. Here are some pics of my progress:
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Re: Retro Ranger Build

Postby andreuther » Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:55 pm

New larger wheels and tires installed with freshly painted fenders.Also finally put the last coat of paint on the outside.
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Re: Retro Ranger Build

Postby flbikejunkie » Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:46 pm

Nice job and enjoy your first trip!
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Re: Retro Ranger Build

Postby aaronbev79 » Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:14 pm

What did your final weight end up being?

And where did you get your windows from?

Nice work on the build! :thumbsup:
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Re: Retro Ranger Build

Postby kayakdlk » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:01 pm

Looks good. Enjoy camping in it

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Re: Retro Ranger Build

Postby andreuther » Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:39 pm

Had a great time camping near Yosemite. Quite a few people stop by and look at the trailer and everyone seemed to like it.
My take:
Towed perfectly, even on the bumps I barely felt it.
Our son did as good as you might expect a 9 month old to do.
I loved how light weight it is, so much so that I decided to turn it by hand to face the river. My guess is 600-700 pounds dry.
Found a few things that I plan on changing, but otherwise she camped very well.
Can't wait to go camping again!
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Re: Renegade Build

Postby andreuther » Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:45 pm

Getting ready for the Treasure Island trailer show with some new paint. Also installed some solar vents, can't wait to test them out.
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Re: Renegade Build

Postby S. Heisley » Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:20 pm

It looks good! :thumbsup:

Also, congratulations on your successful maiden voyage. :applause:
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Re: Renegade Build

Postby aggie79 » Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:55 pm

S. Heisley wrote:It looks good! :thumbsup:

Also, congratulations on your successful maiden voyage. :applause:


+1 :thumbsup:
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Re: Renegade Build

Postby dogscats » Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:40 pm

The color looks great
TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN,
YET AT THE SAME TIME, THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE,,, SO MAKE THE BEST OF IT WHILE YOU CAN, AND ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS
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Re: Renegade Build

Postby rebapuck » Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:37 pm

I like the simplicity of your galley. The new paint should be cooler too.
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Re: Renegade Build

Postby lfhoward » Thu Oct 01, 2015 7:54 am

I really like your Renegade build! The lightness of the design on a jet ski trailer must be nice, and it is both cool looking and functional. The new paint job looks sharp. Nice work!
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