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Old 05-16-2009, 05:49 PM   #1
Runt
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Chalet Arrow into a Off Road Arrow

Hello every one. After much thought I pulled the trigger on the purchase of another off road trailer. This time I decided to try a 2006 Chalet Arrow that was lightly used.







So the “Monster Garage” work will start this week by Jay @ Accurate Gauge here in Prince George. For starters it will receive a spring over axle lift and some new spring hanger to frame mounts & shackles. A set of 33” tires and OEM 5 spoke alum rims to match the cruiser will go on it for now. Custom alum. nose cone to hold the dual tanks, generator and some extra odds will also be added. In the back it will receive a spare tire/fuel can carrier with a 2” receiver for a bike rack. A 65W solar panel will be mounted above the front window. I’m not sure on adding a new coupler such as a roll & lock or other similar contraptions as this will mostly see rough logging roads and cross ditches. Any constructive input would be appreciated.







Finally got around to posting pix of the almost finished Off Road Arrow. Just need to add the 65 w or 85 W solar panel. Basically this camping trailer has a 2000 lb winch on top with pulley system to pull the boat on top. The box in front holds two propane tanks up top and generator below and has a cradle to hold and lock up the boat motor. The suspension is a 3500 lb axle with 3500 lb spring pack, shocks and matched with 6 bolt Toyota pattern hubs with 33" tires. The front extended tongue allows full opening of the door and has a 2" receiver for a 360 degree rotating coupler once I get around to ordering one. The rear holds a full sized spare, two fuel cans and has a 2" receiver for a bike rack.

Best regards

Runt

P.S. for those wondering about fuel economy pulling this thing. Fuel economy to Squamish with out the trailer was 18 mpg. Comming back I was very suprised that there was very little change in get up and go and calculated the fuel economy out to 18 mpg
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