LawnDart's Build Thread

[mgreen6616]

Wait till you see the upcoming successor to the XV2 :behindsofa:

Can't wait to see the inevitable full trailer photo shoot!. I am trying to decide between a TurtleBack/Conqueror UEV-390 or a more bare bones UEV-310/XVenture/Jackwagon/AT/VMI etc. and outfit it with removable kit packed in Kanz and Al boxes on sliders. Can't wait to see the trailer and review!

 

[LawnDart]

So... do they carry the weight well?


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Yes. They totally do. But I'm having Walt build me custom springs when we do the long travel. Our goal is to spring the truck so it has an inch or so of rear lift when unloaded for street driving. But completely levels out when under expedition weight I.e pulling a trailer or loaded down with camping gear.

 

[LawnDart]

Can't wait to see the inevitable full trailer photo shoot!. I am trying to decide between a TurtleBack/Conqueror UEV-390 or a more bare bones UEV-310/XVenture/Jackwagon/AT/VMI etc. and outfit it with removable kit packed in Kanz and Al boxes on sliders. Can't wait to see the trailer and review!

I think you'll see the next XVENTURE during the expedition overland Canada trip series that they're going to be doing soon. I'll be getting the first production unit and in fact had a meeting last night about how I want it configured.

 

[Irishcav17]

[MENTION=124732]LawnDart[/MENTION]. I so want to see your Xventure trailer. I bet it's awesome. Can only imagine the cool things you asked them to do!


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[heyimderrick]

Some of the best photos I've seen.

 

[LawnDart]

[MENTION=124732]LawnDart[/MENTION]. I so want to see your Xventure trailer. I bet it's awesome. Can only imagine the cool things you asked them to do!


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This fall for sure.

 

[wbpolk]

Yes. They totally do.

They support the the CBI number weight with attached items and your gear without sagging?

I plan on getting dual swing bumper, RTT, and drawers with items, and a fridge. Just looking for real world review.



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[LawnDart]

They support the the CBI number weight with attached items and your gear without sagging?

I plan on getting dual swing bumper, RTT, and drawers with items, and a fridge. Just looking for real world review.



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Not entirely sure what you mean, but with RTT I think you'll get some sag. It's just a shit ton of weight.

 

[MTN4RNR]

Not entirely sure what you mean, but with RTT I think you'll get some sag. It's just a shit ton of weight.

The RTT's don't weigh too much. I think that the bumper and drawer/gear combo account for a lot of the overall weight on the 4R's. RTT's are about the same as a dude in the back seat haha. Although the center of gravity does change which can be a factor if unaccounted for.

 

[LawnDart]

The RTT's don't weigh too much. I think that the bumper and drawer/gear combo account for a lot of the overall weight on the 4R's. RTT's are about the same as a dude in the back seat haha. Although the center of gravity does change which can be a factor if unaccounted for.

An RTT would put the weight over the capacity of the spring, causing some sag.

 

[ADK Explorer]

Great read. I'm looking forward to see what you do with it. Maybe you should build something like this?!

 

[LawnDart]

Great read. I'm looking forward to see what you do with it. Maybe you should build something like this?!

Thanks, things go a bit crazy next month when I take the vehicle to NM for the LT build.

 

[abishoff]

love that buggy

 

[ADK Explorer]

It'll definitely drive over 4Runner's... and everything else! lol

 

[LawnDart]

It'll definitely drive over 4Runner's... and everything else! lol

And unlike a 4Runner it probably has enough cupholders.

 

[ADK Explorer]

I see you are considering the Nitto Ridge Grapplers over the Trails. Your reasoning? Iwas chatting with another member who has them and said they were quieter on the road and suited his off road needs just fine.

 

[weeeee]

eep:

 

[mgreen6616]

I think you'll see the next XVENTURE during the expedition overland Canada trip series that they're going to be doing soon. I'll be getting the first production unit and in fact had a meeting last night about how I want it configured.

I will wait to see their new trailer before making my final judgement. Can't wait to see your XVLawnDart edition.

 

[LawnDart]

I see you are considering the Nitto Ridge Grapplers over the Trails. Your reasoning? Iwas chatting with another member who has them and said they were quieter on the road and suited his off road needs just fine.

The ridge grapplers are quieter, lighter, handle better in rain/snow (important here in Oregon) and seem to handle offroading just fine. It's basically like they crossed the Terra and Trail and the Ridge was the perfect hybrid. It's also much lighter than the mud terrain in 35's so weight was a big consideration for the build.

 

[ZeroT4R]

Did you do the BMC before ur 285s?