Hi, I took some pictures at the Beachfront BBQ contest in Imperial Beach, CA. I'm sending the ones of Walt's carrier to SmokinOkie to put on here. Walt can explain how it works. Also pictures of Walt and his wife.
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Got the photos, I'll post them shortly.
Thanks Tom. I have also sent 4 more pics off to him showing the cooker loaded and ready to travel.
Guys,
Wasn't sure who was going to "talk" about them, so I posted them. If one of you wants to send me some text, I'll add it to the thread below.
Smokin'
Wasn't sure who was going to "talk" about them, so I posted them. If one of you wants to send me some text, I'll add it to the thread below.
Smokin'
Back edge of FE Platform. Ramps behind the platform are upside down. Two bolts in each one drop into the support flanges. They are about 70� and provide enough angle to allow me to put the cooker on by myself. The Excursion is lifted so others may not need that length. Most times it�s just the wife and I loading. She�s not going to lift it from the ground to the platform.
Once the FE is on the platform it rolls into two �u-channel� capture points. Both points have a bolt that goes through the FE�s leg and a piece of steel acting as the washer. The �oversize washer� keeps the nut from collapsing the leg. The turnbuckles locations here are just handy for not losing them while the FE is off the platform.
Steel rods on the back of the ramps are for added support. Probably over kill.
Shows the Excursion completely loaded with all supplies and the FE in position. Don�t want to lose my new toy so here is a run down of the securing points. The u-channels w/ bolts, a padlock between the two u-channel points (we still have bad guys here in the Wild West), two turn buckles (they keep the cooker pulled down) and two ratchet straps. One strap goes around the FE to ensure the door stays shut and to keep the hopper from vibrating lose (cardboard between the hopper and cooker provide the inboard tension). The second strap is because it�s a new setup and we only have about 2000 miles of testing with the cooker onboard. The longest drive has been about 7 hours each way.
Once the FE is on the platform it rolls into two �u-channel� capture points. Both points have a bolt that goes through the FE�s leg and a piece of steel acting as the washer. The �oversize washer� keeps the nut from collapsing the leg. The turnbuckles locations here are just handy for not losing them while the FE is off the platform.
Steel rods on the back of the ramps are for added support. Probably over kill.
Shows the Excursion completely loaded with all supplies and the FE in position. Don�t want to lose my new toy so here is a run down of the securing points. The u-channels w/ bolts, a padlock between the two u-channel points (we still have bad guys here in the Wild West), two turn buckles (they keep the cooker pulled down) and two ratchet straps. One strap goes around the FE to ensure the door stays shut and to keep the hopper from vibrating lose (cardboard between the hopper and cooker provide the inboard tension). The second strap is because it�s a new setup and we only have about 2000 miles of testing with the cooker onboard. The longest drive has been about 7 hours each way.
Shows the primary and largest turnbuckle. The attachment point on the bottom is the right side receiver shear pin.
Shows the cooker legs bolted into place along with the padlock latch point. We also added additional horizontal supports for the cookers legs.
Shows both turnbuckles in place. Not even hand tight on these. They pull down so well that they will flatten the wheels (new fatty tires coming). Ramps are stored in traveling position and bolted down.
Shows the cooker legs bolted into place along with the padlock latch point. We also added additional horizontal supports for the cookers legs.
Shows both turnbuckles in place. Not even hand tight on these. They pull down so well that they will flatten the wheels (new fatty tires coming). Ramps are stored in traveling position and bolted down.
I just emailed the text to SmokinOkie. Hope it helps someone with ideas.
The number one issue for me was to not have a trailer behind and do 55 mph on the road. It also needed to be something that would allow me to load it by myself if needed.
After a few road trips now I can say that it keeps the FE square behind the rig without any bouncing or banging around. The double receivers keep the platform as steady as the frame of the Excursion.
The number one issue for me was to not have a trailer behind and do 55 mph on the road. It also needed to be something that would allow me to load it by myself if needed.
After a few road trips now I can say that it keeps the FE square behind the rig without any bouncing or banging around. The double receivers keep the platform as steady as the frame of the Excursion.
Whew,I was trying to picture that rig on the front bumper of that black mercedes.
Tom-Fl
Tom-Fl
Tried to get Jean to let me weld a couple of receivers on to the back of her car but she wouldn't go for it.
Thanks to you Tom and Okie for helping to put the info up on the site.
Walt
Thanks to you Tom and Okie for helping to put the info up on the site.
Walt
Look at Tom picking up the grill of a mercedes. You devil you. Are you sure?