Vagabender - Staging

Caulkjob #1

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 23:08:29 +0000

Caulking around the bolts we put through the canopy to hold the rack on.

Caulkjob #2

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 23:09:21 +0000

Caulking around the plexiglass window we replaced. The canopy we got was free, so little things like a missing window were part of the deal.

Mounting Rocket Box

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:02:54 +0000

We have a Yakima "Rocket Box" mounted to the top of the truck canopy. It holds a fair amount of gear with a minimum of wind drag.

Back Packed

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:23:55 +0000

We built ourselves a little bed which we can pack stuff underneath and alongside. The truck is pretty full all packed up. Maybe we need another Rocket Box.

Ease 'er On

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:09:54 +0000

Truck and Siesta

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 02:59:51 +0000

The truck and the old Siesta, which Luke lived out of up there in Westhaven and which will remain on the property as a sort of "guest cottage."

Slide 'er Home

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:10:51 +0000

Custom Canopy Mounting Hardware

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:19:41 +0000

Since the canopy was designed for a Ford and we're driving a Toyota, we had to get creative with our mounting hardware. No complaints though. The canopy was free and creative hardware is what this trip is all about.

View From Cab

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:26:36 +0000

Zya Washing Boots

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 17:25:30 +0000

Zya kept us company washing and oiling her boots. She also kindly took the group photos.

Exoskeleton Accomplished

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:22:24 +0000

We have our superstructure ready.

Oil Change

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:08:19 +0000

We changed the oil. New filter too.

Canopy Mounted

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:15:18 +0000

Lift 'er Up

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 03:09:10 +0000