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This was the first time taking my trailer out after "completing" my build. As we all know tinkering and adding stuff is part of the fun!

u/CodInternational8023 — 6 days ago
▲ 1 r/OverlandTrailerBuild

👋Welcome to r/OverlandTrailerBuild - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

Hey everyone! I’m u/CodInternational8023, founding moderator of r/OverlandTrailerBuild.

Welcome to our new home for overland trailer builds, DIY fabrication, gear setups, and trail-tested advice for anyone building, modifying, or dreaming up a trailer for off-grid travel.

I started this community because I built my own overland trailer and got hooked on the process: the planning, the problem-solving, the fabrication, the mistakes, the upgrades, and the first time you finally get it out on the trail. My own build started with an M101A2 trailer, a lot of learning as I went, plenty of cussing, scrapes, a little blood shed, and a whole lot of joy. My dog was there for moral support through most of it. 😅

What to Post

-Share anything related to building or improving overland trailers, including:

-Build progress photos

-DIY fabrication projects

-Suspension, axle, tire, and hitch setups

-Electrical, solar, battery, and lighting systems

-Water storage, kitchens, racks, tents, awnings, and storage ideas

-Camp setups and trail-tested gear

-Lessons learned, mistakes made, and things you would do differently

-Questions about parts, design ideas, or where to start

Whether you have a finished trailer, a half-built project in the garage, a military trailer conversion, a small utility trailer setup, or just a sketch on paper, you’re welcome here.

Community Vibe

This is meant to be a friendly, constructive, and helpful space. Everyone builds differently, budgets differently, and travels differently. Share advice, ask questions, give feedback, and help each other build trailers that can handle real adventure.

How to Get Started

-Introduce yourself in the comments below.

-Share your trailer, your current project, or your future build plans.

-Post a question, photo, parts list, camp setup, or lesson learned.

-Invite anyone who loves overlanding, DIY projects, fabrication, camping, or trailer builds.

-Interested in helping grow the community? Reach out if you’d like to help moderate.

Thanks for being part of the first wave of r/OverlandTrailerBuild. I’m excited to see what everyone has built, what you’re working on, and what we can all learn from each other along the way.

Let’s build something awesome.

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u/CodInternational8023 — 16 days ago
▲ 1 r/OverlandTrailerBuild

Hello! Welcome to the community — let’s talk overland trailer builds

Hey everyone, welcome to the sub!

I started this community because I built my own overland trailer and have become really passionate about the idea of building, modifying, and improving trailers for adventure and off-grid travel.

I’d love for this to be a place where people can share what they’ve built, what they’re working on, what they’ve learned, and what they would do differently next time.

Whether you’ve completed a build, are in the middle of one, or are just starting to plan, you’re welcome here.

Excited to see what everyone has done and to learn from each other along the way.

First photo is the day I purchased my M101A2 trailer, and the last couple, the first time I took her out!

Feel free to share! Look forward to seeing what people have done!

(I am currently putting together a video compilation of photos and videos from my journey building it!)

u/CodInternational8023 — 16 days ago
▲ 46 r/mushroom

To anyone who is new to the hobby, or did not know....

Making motha fuckin substrate is so easy.

I rarely have the time to do much, but I found this technique in my pressure cooker.

350g coir (roughly half small block)

8 cups vermiculite

8.5 cups water

6qt Pressure cooker (insta pot, or whatever off brands there are)

Break the coir up, mix in the vermiculite, you want to do this dry to get a good mix. I mixed it in my stainless pressure cooker pot. Add the water, don't add all of it bc your coir may not need as much water. Mix it up, test it by squeezing. When proper field capacity is met, pop that bitch in high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow it to naturally release. Make sure the " keep warm" setting is off, to allow it to start cooling. Put it in a clean container or bucket with lid and allow to cool.

I double checked field capacity, before its all the way cooled. That way if you need to add more vermiculite, you can easily. 1/4 or 1/2 cups at a time.

Boom. I wish I had know how easy this was prior. And this technique is quick.

Important note that I was unaware of, there are no nutrients in this mix, so as long as you do not introduce any grains on accident, it will hold fine covered.

Thank you for reading.

u/CodInternational8023 — 24 days ago
▲ 14 r/sporeswaps+1 crossposts

What's up fellas, and lady's. First 5 are thrasher, last 5 are bluey v

Got these two bags. Wondering if the first, thrasher, should be given time to consolidate.

And if the second, bluey vuitton, is ready

Thanks in advance

u/CodInternational8023 — 26 days ago