Mini Mate Wanna Be

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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Sarge 51 » Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:14 am

I would love to driveway camp in it but it was 9 degrees here last night. Thanks for the compliments.

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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Sarge 51 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:31 am

Well its been a while since my last post. Updates are I took the trailer out behind the bike for its maiden voyage and all went great. At 70MP plus its stable as can be. Several panic stops from high speeds with no problems. I have the luggage rack installed which also serves as the support for the lid when flipped open. I am now fabricating the front air dam to direct air over the box. I am still trying to get it done by June 1st for a big trip out west.

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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Sarge 51 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:31 am

Hooked up
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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Sarge 51 » Mon May 23, 2016 10:19 pm

Well its painted and canvas is permanently installed. Cushions are being made. trying to get it done in time for the big trip in JUNE

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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Sarge 51 » Mon May 23, 2016 10:20 pm

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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Sarge 51 » Mon May 23, 2016 10:21 pm

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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Sarge 51 » Mon May 23, 2016 10:22 pm

Sorry try again
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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby noseoil » Tue May 24, 2016 7:18 am

Excellent job on the build! I like the paint, rack & tent setup. Should be great for camping. This time of year, figure on staying above 5-6000' elevation so it isn't too warm at night. Where are you going for the trip?
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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby KCStudly » Tue May 24, 2016 6:23 pm

Very nice job! :thumbsup:
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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby S. Heisley » Tue May 24, 2016 7:33 pm

That is wonderful! Good job! :thumbsup: :applause:
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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Sarge 51 » Fri May 27, 2016 8:39 am

Thanks for the compliments. We will be going from Milwaukee to Boulder then Jackson Hole to Eugen Or Via Seattle. We will stay in Or. for a few days and try to run the Coast high way to California. Will be gone for 3 weeks or more. When I get done I may sell it I am not sure.

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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Alan_H » Fri May 27, 2016 9:06 am

Have you weighed it? Wondering how it came in with the big aluminum tube.
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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Sarge 51 » Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:51 am

The trip went great we put on 5500 miles. Stayed in the trailer all but 5 nights and was very comfortable. It towed and handled surprising well. Fuel economy only suffered by 3-4 mpg. I did learn about cheap Chinese tires however. Did not have a blow out or anything but they didn't wear for 2 cents. Now the big question is what to do with it. Part of me wants to sell it and build a teardrop and part of me wants to keep it because it works so well.
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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby S. Heisley » Sun Jun 26, 2016 4:54 pm

Keep it for your motorcycle trips. :thumbsup:
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Re: Mini Mate Wanna Be

Postby Ron Dickey » Sun Jun 26, 2016 11:48 pm

very impressive work. you make it look so ezy.
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