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No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) #8953231 05/20/13 11:36 PM
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After going on trips and getting called away early the idea of sleeping outside and pitching a tent on my yak trips just got old.Breaking down seems worse and the wind makes it WORSER.(I know that aint' a word but it should be.)I decided to build a mini camper to take on my yak'in trips. AC, Flat Screen TV and steaming from my iPhone so wherever I have 4g I have Netflix and HBO go, Fridge and a roof fan, Full size pillow top mattress,and a portable BBQ will be my kitchen. Here are some Start to finish pics. Next stop Port Aransas and the Light House Trails.Free trailer...Thanks Joel and scavenging for parts made this cost right around $650.00. It pulls like a dream and NO MORE TENTS! I had to pull my yaks off for a trip to Dallas to watch the Rangers but hey! this rig will play.

(My Plans that I made in Photoshop)

(My vinyl stickers I designed for the door and front and back)



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Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953269 05/20/13 11:44 PM
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SWEET!!! Hell of a job!! clap
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953300 05/20/13 11:51 PM
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Super job! Need to get back to Abilene to go hybrid fishing with you guys.

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Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953302 05/20/13 11:52 PM
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That thing rocks doc! Nice workmanship and layout. I "converted" the shell of my truck to a platform with full size matress and the difference in sleeping in a tent vs. a real bed on overnighters is night and day...certainly at my age. smile The decals and Shasta wings are a great touch.

What is your power source - generator, shore power, both?
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: PayneFish] #8953305 05/20/13 11:53 PM
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Very cool even down to the wood floors nice thumb

[Linked Image]

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Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953317 05/20/13 11:56 PM
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Very nice, but I missed the kayak rack ;-)
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953353 05/21/13 12:05 AM
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I am impressed

THE KAYAK KID

History of kayaks

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Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953359 05/21/13 12:05 AM
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Wow!! That's freakin' amazing. Build them in a little brighter colors and you could make a fortune selling them. Heck, you could make a fortune selling them in bland colors! Very nice.
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953366 05/21/13 12:08 AM
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Nice....I've thought about doing/buying something like that.

You've gone and DONE it!

Nice job. Great story. Can't wait your "On The Road Again" posts. Rich

regards, richg
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953398 05/21/13 12:17 AM
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I could retire in that! Man great job.
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: christian myrick] #8953424 05/21/13 12:23 AM
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Good job! Now,if I could just figure a way to float it down the river.... noidea
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953425 05/21/13 12:23 AM
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Nice!!
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953498 05/21/13 12:36 AM
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YES!!!

I hate tents too!
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: TJH] #8953504 05/21/13 12:38 AM
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That's badasstastic sir!
Re: No more sleeping in a tent on my Yak trips.(PIC Heavy) [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #8953517 05/21/13 12:40 AM
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I was an avid tent camper before I was married. My wife made me see the light and now I have a $20,000 bathroom parked in my back yard! I have thought about something similar made from a truck utility camper for my trips without the family. Impressed with this build! You did a great job!
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