Virginia Overlander

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  • in reply to: Northern Tool 5X8 Aluminium Trailer Mods #2733
    Virginia Overlander
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    Wheel diameters not the reason for all the failures we see on the road side rather lack of maintenance. With the Northern Tool 5 x 8 the biggest wheel/tire you can fit without changing anything is a 175/80R13. Anything larger you will be moving fenders up and risk rubbing the frame

    in reply to: Northern Tool 5X8 Aluminium Trailer Mods #2718
    Virginia Overlander
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    Funny i chose that exact trailer. Nice to see how it looks on it when done. You say there is only 56lb on the tongue. Thats about 10% and 10 to 15 is good. Had the same thought on springs. Tell me did you remove the short spring or unwrap the long one. I know the longer the spring the softer the ride. Short ones are stiffer.

    One more question… the wheels look nice did you go with a larger wheel tire combo.

    in reply to: Completions Gallery #2717
    Virginia Overlander
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    I have no words… I don’t know weather to call you a craftsman or an artist. The wood burn the light housings. I really like the mod to the galley lid becoming the transom. That is incredible work. I am only on step 1… opening the boxes LOL.

    in reply to: Bob's tips and tricks #2704
    Virginia Overlander
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    So you put door stiffener on before cutting out the doors. I have not read the book… winging it…. kidding picking up my kit next weekend  and the engineer in me is hoping to address common problems as i build. Like doors springing flat when cut out. One thought is and extra layers of glass material on sides. 2 total on outside like on the top and one inside. Thoughts?

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