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TXBRASS · 08-08-2020, 10:00 PM

Refurbished an old trailer a few years back four our hunting rig.
29.5’ tip to tip and 24’ bed bumper pull with tandem 7,500 lb axels. We use it to haul tons of feed out west to our Dryden lease all year and the hauls all our quads and gear to keep us supplied on our annual 6 days out there every December.

My 14 year old son and I just picked up another lease near Blanco, but it doesn’t have a camphouse so we decided that we would have a spike tent sewn and do some fabricating on our trailer so the tent mounts to the front.

Was hard to do, but burnt 6 holes in her steel floor last night and then we made 6” deep heavy wall pipe inserts to act as female points for the tent poles to mount into the bed. We welded 1/2” solid square bar stops across the pipe ends so water and mud could flow thru while using the trailer.
Took us about 3 hours to complete the welding aspect of the project and we painted her this morning.

Will be the width of the trailer minus about 3” and 10’6” long. Enough for 2 of us on cots.

We decided to go with Davis Tent out of Colorado. They had great reviews, a good price quote, and were willing to work on a “different” type project with a great attitude.

We completed the diagram of hole spacing and sent to them this AM and now it’s their turn to do what they do.

Still deciding whether we should go with tan or white material. Hmmmmmm...???

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Casey · 08-09-2020, 09:20 AM

Looks like a great project.

What "general area" are you around Blanco? We might need to plan an opening weekend lunch or something.

Jcjohnson · 08-09-2020, 09:30 AM

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TXBRASS · 08-09-2020, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Casey

Looks like a great project.

What "general area" are you around Blanco? We might need to plan an opening weekend lunch or something.

Few miles north of Blanco.

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bowhuntercoach · 08-09-2020, 09:42 AM

I live in Blanco and am an Ag. teacher at the high school. Welcome to the area!

TXBRASS · 08-09-2020, 09:44 AM

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I live in Blanco and am an Ag. teacher at the high school. Welcome to the area!

Thank you! Love it thus far....
Just moved to the Wimberley area and blessed to have found a great lease for an awesome price so fast. God is good.

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Muley1987 · 08-25-2020, 12:44 PM

Nice!

TXBRASS · 10-14-2020, 09:39 PM

Finally got the call from Davis Tent that the tent was shipping. Was emailed the cut list today for the 1” EMT for poles so I stopped on the way home and picked up the joints of conduit and got them cut and the ends de-burred, sanded, and painted to color match for easy install. Getting excited to see her up.

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TXBRASS · 10-14-2020, 09:42 PM

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rebelbow · 10-14-2020, 11:59 PM

cool looking build!

TXBRASS · 10-15-2020, 08:34 PM

Tent showed up today! Won’t be able to open her until Saturday, but’s getting excited.

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Whale · 10-15-2020, 08:51 PM

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centrallabucks · 10-15-2020, 10:00 PM

Sounds like a great idea!

Texas8point · 10-16-2020, 10:14 AM

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Fmjag64 · 10-16-2020, 10:21 AM

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TXBRASS · 10-17-2020, 01:24 PM

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FireNguns · 10-17-2020, 01:32 PM

Good idea. Will stay a lot drier off the ground.

AggieRod · 10-17-2020, 01:40 PM

That’s awesome, great idea and very nicely done.

TXBRASS · 10-17-2020, 04:15 PM

I’m really happy with it!

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ETX-Deerslayer · 10-17-2020, 05:33 PM

Way cool.

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Mike D · 10-17-2020, 05:39 PM

Very cool idea. How are you going to deal with the cold/hot metal floor?

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TXBRASS · 10-17-2020, 06:17 PM

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Very cool idea. How are you going to deal with the cold/hot metal floor?

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I have a thick carpeted floor mat that will fit in the bottom. Will get pics at camp in a few weeks.

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twosixteens · 10-19-2020, 07:48 AM

You may need a slightly elevated floor in there condensation may build up and cause you some issues

RangerRick2012 · 10-19-2020, 07:53 AM

Very nice. Agree with 2-16s; an elevated floor, or a couple pieces of plywood my be a good thing for you.

das7777 · 10-19-2020, 08:13 AM

That's a great idea! I need to make one.

Mbbriggs05 · 10-19-2020, 08:15 AM

Man that’s a cool setup

tps7742 · 10-19-2020, 08:24 AM

Very nice and it will work out nicely I am sure. Some of the fun for me was prepping for the season ahead.

Chad_E · 10-19-2020, 08:30 AM

That's sweet! I really like this idea.

TXBRASS · 10-19-2020, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by twosixteens

You may need a slightly elevated floor in there condensation may build up and cause you some issues

I hope not. The tent is vented on both ends on top as well as the floor of the trailer. The carpet is rubber bottom so hopefully we can keep it dry inside. We shall see. Will definitely learn and tweak-it as we go.

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TXBRASS · 10-19-2020, 09:07 AM

I have this to fit the entire floor.

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wytex · 10-19-2020, 01:24 PM

Just keep your ridge pole openings open and you will not have a moisture issue.
Davis Tent is great to deal with, you should enjoy your new set up. Looks like it will work well for you.

Rick · 10-19-2020, 01:28 PM

that is a great idea to get off the ground and not lose cargo space. U may need to put supports on the 4 corners of the trailer for stability when set up

TXBRASS · 10-19-2020, 01:35 PM

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that is a great idea to get off the ground and not lose cargo space. U may need to put supports on the 4 corners of the trailer for stability when set up

It ties down to the trailer side rails in multiple spots for stability. We didn’t do this during initial set-up as we were just checking for fit.

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TXBRASS · 10-19-2020, 01:44 PM

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that is a great idea to get off the ground and not lose cargo space. U may need to put supports on the 4 corners of the trailer for stability when set up

I see what you are saying. This trailer is a TANK. weights 3,500 lbs empty and with two 7,500 lb axels it is rock solid. I will keep it hooked up to truck and probably put the front jack down, but a grown man can jump up and down on it and it stays still.

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Palmetto · 10-19-2020, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TXBRASS

I see what you are saying. This trailer is a TANK. weights 3,500 lbs empty and with two 7,500 lb axels it is rock solid. I will keep it hooked up to truck and probably put the front jack down, but a grown man can jump up and down on it and it stays still.

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It doesn't matter how heavy it is. A trailer will sway and rock becuase it's sitting on wheels. That is why travel trailers have the stabilizer jacks on all 4 corners. You could probably get away with chocking the wheels, or use an X-Chock between the tandem wheels, and it works pretty good. You may even have to disconnect from the truck to get it level.

I like your build! Keep us updated.

wytex · 10-20-2020, 12:18 PM

Blocks at the corners.
Make sure your sod cloth is under the legs for real set up.

TXBRASS · 10-20-2020, 12:19 PM

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Blocks at the corners.
Make sure your sod cloth is under the legs for real set up.

I will have to cut the sod cloth at the legs for proper installation per the manufacturer’s recommendation due to the legs fitting inside the female inserts on the trailer.

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Chief Big Toe · 10-20-2020, 12:48 PM

Great ,, very nice set-up..

CabezaBlanca · 10-20-2020, 12:52 PM

Very cool!

kingranch · 10-20-2020, 01:26 PM

great build TXbrass
I really like the simplicity of this so you can haul a big utv and gear up the mt.
One of my biggest problems has always been finding a good flat camp spot on public lands for a tent.

TXBRASS · 10-20-2020, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kingranch

great build TXbrass
I really like the simplicity of this so you can haul a big utv and gear up the mt.
One of my biggest problems has always been finding a good flat camp spot on public lands for a tent.

Yep...that was the concept. 100% trailer when hauling and then 100% deer camp. Even have the skinning rack.

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Bryan11 · 10-21-2020, 10:05 AM

That is a really awesome setup. Glad you found a tent company interested in your project.

LouisianaExpat · 10-21-2020, 10:30 AM

Wow I’ve never considered a spike camp tent setup on a trailer. Very cool idea and very practical to be able to use the trailer with or without the tent. Can’t wait to see pictures of it all set up in action. Good luck this season.

Gunnyart · 10-21-2020, 04:04 PM

Great idea

bowhuntercoach · 10-21-2020, 10:46 PM

So cool! Where at in Blanco county are you hunting? I am one of the Ag teachers at the high school in Blanco. If you ever need anything stop by!

TXBRASS · 10-21-2020, 11:27 PM

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So cool! Where at in Blanco county are you hunting? I am one of the Ag teachers at the high school in Blanco. If you ever need anything stop by!

Thank you. We hunt just north of town a couple miles.

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TXBRASS · 10-21-2020, 11:32 PM

Built a 10’ light pole for the trailer/camp tonight. Had another female pipe insert welded near the skinning rack on the side of the trailer so decided to make a light pole to mount a LED flood light to help with skinning after dark and porch light in front of the tent.

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Texas8point · 10-22-2020, 07:41 AM

Dang !!!!! That is awesome !

08-08-2020, 10:00 PM	#1
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: Dryden & Hallettsville, TX	Trailer mounted Tent - Deer Camp Refurbished an old trailer a few years back four our hunting rig. 29.5’ tip to tip and 24’ bed bumper pull with tandem 7,500 lb axels. We use it to haul tons of feed out west to our Dryden lease all year and the hauls all our quads and gear to keep us supplied on our annual 6 days out there every December. My 14 year old son and I just picked up another lease near Blanco, but it doesn’t have a camphouse so we decided that we would have a spike tent sewn and do some fabricating on our trailer so the tent mounts to the front. Was hard to do, but burnt 6 holes in her steel floor last night and then we made 6” deep heavy wall pipe inserts to act as female points for the tent poles to mount into the bed. We welded 1/2” solid square bar stops across the pipe ends so water and mud could flow thru while using the trailer. Took us about 3 hours to complete the welding aspect of the project and we painted her this morning. Will be the width of the trailer minus about 3” and 10’6” long. Enough for 2 of us on cots. We decided to go with Davis Tent out of Colorado. They had great reviews, a good price quote, and were willing to work on a “different” type project with a great attitude. We completed the diagram of hole spacing and sent to them this AM and now it’s their turn to do what they do. Still deciding whether we should go with tan or white material. Hmmmmmm...??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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08-09-2020, 09:20 AM	#2
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Frio, Blanco Counties	Looks like a great project. What "general area" are you around Blanco? We might need to plan an opening weekend lunch or something.

08-09-2020, 09:30 AM	#3
Jcjohnson Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Evans, GA Hunt In: Burke, Thompson, Lincolnton	Following

08-09-2020, 09:42 AM	#5
bowhuntercoach Six Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blanco, TX	I live in Blanco and am an Ag. teacher at the high school. Welcome to the area!

08-25-2020, 12:44 PM	#7
Muley1987 Spike Join Date: Dec 2018	Nice!

10-14-2020, 09:39 PM	#8
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: Dryden & Hallettsville, TX	Finally got the call from Davis Tent that the tent was shipping. Was emailed the cut list today for the 1” EMT for poles so I stopped on the way home and picked up the joints of conduit and got them cut and the ends de-burred, sanded, and painted to color match for easy install. Getting excited to see her up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-14-2020, 09:42 PM	#9
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: Dryden & Hallettsville, TX	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-14-2020, 11:59 PM	#10
rebelbow Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: east texas Hunt In: tx,ks,ok	cool looking build!

10-15-2020, 08:34 PM	#11
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: Dryden & Hallettsville, TX	Tent showed up today! Won’t be able to open her until Saturday, but’s getting excited. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-15-2020, 08:51 PM	#12
Whale Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Grayson Co. Hunt In: Grayson & Red River Co.	Following

10-15-2020, 10:00 PM	#13
centrallabucks Spike Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Deville, La Hunt In: La	Sounds like a great idea!

10-16-2020, 10:14 AM	#14
Texas8point Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2010 Hunt In: Buffalo and Juno, Texas	following

10-16-2020, 10:21 AM	#15
Fmjag64 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: DFW Hunt In: NTX	following

10-17-2020, 01:24 PM	#16
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: Dryden & Hallettsville, TX	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-17-2020, 01:25 PM	#17
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: Dryden & Hallettsville, TX	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-17-2020, 01:26 PM	#18
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: Dryden & Hallettsville, TX	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-17-2020, 01:32 PM	#19
FireNguns Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lindsay Hunt In: Grayson, Montague, Wise	Good idea. Will stay a lot drier off the ground.

10-17-2020, 01:40 PM	#20
AggieRod Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: McAllen Hunt In: Starr/Hidalgo Co.	That’s awesome, great idea and very nicely done.

10-17-2020, 04:15 PM	#21
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: Dryden & Hallettsville, TX	I’m really happy with it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-17-2020, 05:33 PM	#22
ETX-Deerslayer Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Longview Hunt In: Harrison county, Irion County, Gregg, Bowie, Cass, Upshur counties TX and Arkansas	Way cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-17-2020, 05:39 PM	#23
Mike D Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Haskell County, TX	Very cool idea. How are you going to deal with the cold/hot metal floor? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10-19-2020, 07:48 AM	#25
twosixteens Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Young County Mostly Mack’s Creek Missouri on occasion	You may need a slightly elevated floor in there condensation may build up and cause you some issues

10-19-2020, 07:53 AM	#26
RangerRick2012 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The Woodlands, TX Hunt In: United States and its territories	Very nice. Agree with 2-16s; an elevated floor, or a couple pieces of plywood my be a good thing for you.

10-19-2020, 08:13 AM	#27
das7777 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas & Matagorda, Texas Hunt In: Texas	That's a great idea! I need to make one.

10-19-2020, 08:15 AM	#28
Mbbriggs05 Six Point Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: TX/LA Coast Hunt In: Orange, Newton, Sabine	Man that’s a cool setup

10-19-2020, 08:24 AM	#29
tps7742 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Hunt In: East tx	Very nice and it will work out nicely I am sure. Some of the fun for me was prepping for the season ahead.

10-19-2020, 08:30 AM	#30
Chad_E Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Grange Hunt In: Colorado Co.	That's sweet! I really like this idea.

10-19-2020, 09:07 AM	#32
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shiner, TX Hunt In: Dryden & Hallettsville, TX	I have this to fit the entire floor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-19-2020, 01:24 PM	#33
wytex Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming , Texas, Colorado, Nebraska	Just keep your ridge pole openings open and you will not have a moisture issue. Davis Tent is great to deal with, you should enjoy your new set up. Looks like it will work well for you.

10-19-2020, 01:28 PM	#34
Rick Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: White Oak Hunt In: Sonora	that is a great idea to get off the ground and not lose cargo space. U may need to put supports on the 4 corners of the trailer for stability when set up

10-20-2020, 12:18 PM	#38
wytex Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming , Texas, Colorado, Nebraska	Blocks at the corners. Make sure your sod cloth is under the legs for real set up.

10-20-2020, 12:48 PM	#40
Chief Big Toe Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Caddo Mills	Great ,, very nice set-up..

10-20-2020, 12:52 PM	#41
CabezaBlanca Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Rock Island, TX Hunt In: Colorado County	Very cool!