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bolerama · 12-23-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bdegroodt

Well, she's home. Actually it might be, "he's home" as I've already fielded 5 different questions about what kind of horse trailer the BC is and might decide to name it Trigger.

Here we are coming across Santa Fe.

What a great shot! Congratulations on "Trigger". I've only seen one Basecamp and I loved it. Enjoy!
Lisa

martinto · 12-24-2009, 10:41 AM

I bought a heavy duty morotcycle/atv ramp from, I think it was "Ramps.com". It comes in sections and you can tether them together but it then weighs in about 60 lbs if fully assenmbled, or set them in place seperately as

1 center ramp to run the bike up on
2 side runs, so you can walk it/guide it up safely

it fit perfectly onto the BC with straps to tie to the floor rails to hold in place. I store the ramps in the back of my suv, but they could also be stored in the BC.

I carry a Harley Davidson Road King Classic.

Friday · 12-25-2009, 01:20 PM

the netting is just super soft. The overhead gear stows are no better. The only thing I can think is to buy some non-stretch webbing and sew your own replacement... The overheads are rivited to the wall though... so that will be some work. Even a sleeping bag in them will sag 2 feet...

bdegroodt · 01-07-2010, 02:36 PM

I ran into some hitches in the plan and looks like I'm going on the first part of my journey sans Basecamp. Sad to do this, but I can't cover the kind of miles and terrain I'm looking to do internationally with a trailer in tow. So it's back to just me and the BMW (motorcycle) through the end of the year. So, I'm selling my Basecamp. If anyone's interested this is the ad I have for the trailer I just bought. Selling at a loss at $16,000.

bdegroodt · 01-09-2010, 02:37 PM

Strike that. I'd take down the previous post if I could. In any case, figured out a revised, revised plan and am keeping the trailer. Sorry to disappoint.

Ag&Au · 01-09-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bdegroodt

Strike that. I'd take down the previous post if I could. In any case, figured out a revised, revised plan and am keeping the trailer. Sorry to disappoint.

I'm glad to hear you are going to be able to keep the trailer. I think they are great for what they were designed. I am curios where you are going on your trip. It sounds like an adventure.
Regards,
Ken

bdegroodt · 01-11-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by w7ts

I'm glad to hear you are going to be able to keep the trailer. I think they are great for what they were designed. I am curios where you are going on your trip. It sounds like an adventure.
Regards,
Ken

First leg was to be south into MX to Central America and South America, but I'm going to keep the first 8 months or so domestic for now. After that I'll probably either sell the trailer or store it for my return. Planning on going 'round the world by motorcycle. For now that'll start with AZ, NM, CO until somewhere around August.

Ag&Au · 01-11-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bdegroodt

First leg was to be south into MX to Central America and South America, but I'm going to keep the first 8 months or so domestic for now. After that I'll probably either sell the trailer or store it for my return. Planning on going 'round the world by motorcycle. For now that'll start with AZ, NM, CO until somewhere around August.

Thanks for the info.
I hope you can post here on you trip so wee can monitor your progess.
Regards,
Ken

bdegroodt · 01-12-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by w7ts

Thanks for the info.
I hope you can post here on you trip so wee can monitor your progess.
Regards,
Ken

Without a doubt. I've been accused of plenty of things, but not speaking up isn't one of them. I'll make sure I keep up here and on my blog.

Taking the trailer out on its first real overnight run next weekend in Temecula (Vail Lake). Close enough to home if something horrible happens to get back, but far enough away to point out anything I may be overlooking.