Gladiator Expedition Rigs

[Mr._Bill]

To keep things simple and light, I hinged the center platform leaf pictured below to swing up as a door to the cabinet. Otherwise I would have had to store it somewhere anyway. In the picture, you can see a silver magnetic catch to hold the door up. I bought it from Lowes, and it's not strong enough to keep the door closed when driving/bumping around. Before I buy a stronger magnet catch, do you guys have a better solution? One of my problems is that when the door is laid flat, I don't want a protruding catch mechanism sticking up, which you would lay on. Give me some ideas before I buy the catch below. Maybe bunge ball catches (I can't find them)?

You're using a single catch in the center. Try adding more of the same. I would start with one near each corner.

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[Mules]

Still thinking about it, but I found these bungee catches. I like the magnet catches better, because they are hidden and have a low profile when openned.

https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Door-Parts/Organized-Obie/OBE77FR.html

 

[Free2roam]

2 Sets PUROCEAN Metal Push Button Latch Square Push Lock Marine Latch for Boats Yachts Motorhome Caravan RV Campers Cabinet and Cupboard Square Shape (Brushed Nickel) https://a.co/d/ilG5kYu
Possibly these?

 

[Mules]

2 Sets PUROCEAN Metal Push Button Latch Square Push Lock Marine Latch for Boats Yachts Motorhome Caravan RV Campers Cabinet and Cupboard Square Shape (Brushed Nickel) https://a.co/d/ilG5kYu
Possibly these?

Nice looking catches, and thanks for the ideas to everyone.

 

[Rusty PW]

Has anyone tried these?

I have these for the blinds on my front porch. Work great. Not a lot of stretch in them tho.

 

[Mules]

I had to do some trimming on the cabinet to make it fit in the camper. After some adjustments, my original magnet catch seems to be doing fine. Also applying stain and tung oil to the cabinet and counter.

 

[Mules]

I’ve got plumbing! I can drain to ground or add a second scepter tank for grey water.

 

[Mules]

A few pics of the inside.

 

[Mules]

Over the river and through the woods to Grandmothers house we go (Thanksgiving). Here’s one of the only covered bridges left in Missouri. I used to drive across this as a kid, but now it’s closed off as a historic site.

 

[Mules]

Sleeping in the bottom of the camper is pretty tight, but up stairs has plenty of room.

 

[Free2roam]

Does anyone have any recommendations on locking slides? Best quality?

 

[Mules]

Does anyone have any recommendations on locking slides? Best quality?

Front Runner has their Black Friday Sale now, 20% off and a lot of fridge slides to choose from.

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/storage-systems/sliders.html

 

[Free2roam]

Front Runner has their Black Friday Sale now, 20% off and a lot of fridge slides to choose from.

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/storage-systems/sliders.html

Don't really want to buy the whole thing. Just the slides.

 

[Mules]

Don't really want to buy the whole thing. Just the slides.

Check out Solid Wood Worx https://solidwoodworx.com/collections/hardware for building drawer slides. He recommends these:

Locking slides: https://bit.ly/3m7dp7V

 

[Mules]

Subject: Overlanding Pants and Underwear for camping, hunting, hiking, and mountain biking.

I've been a little frustrated with my Mountain Biking clothes lately. My summer gear is good as I wear shorts, dirt bike jersey and protective equipment. It's a bit harder in the winter to find good fitting winter pants. I've tried a couple mountain biking dirt bike style pants, but I haven't been happy with them. They are usually too short for me and I look like a stuffed sausage.

So this morning it's in the low 20's (F) and I tried something different, my Fjall Raven pants. I did 9 miles of single track and these pants are really starting to impress me. They are bullet proof, comfortable, and I don't look like a sausage (I'm sporting a bit of a gut). They are now my weekend pants. I camp, hike, hunt, lay around the house, and now mountain bike in them. Only downside is they are pricey, so I hope they last a long time.

Second winter item that I can no longer live without is Merino Wool Underwear and Socks. I've tried a lot of winter and skiing wear. Nothing is better at keeping you warm and dry in the winter. My problem is I sweat a ton while skiing or biking in the winter. Somehow the Merino Wool never feels wet. You also don't overheat when you walk in a warm building in the winter. Great stuff but also expensive.

I may not look as cool as the other guys with their race jerseys, but I bet I'm a lot more comfortable.


Let us know if you have tried these or if you've found some other great winter gear!

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