Chumba Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Spent some time today pimping the portable for the upcoming hard water season. Bought a used 2 man frabill this spring. I added clam seat heaters both on the seats and backs and clam led lights on the top front two poles. Lastly I added that refletix (sp) to the back and top. So a question for people who have done this, do you worry about the sides or front/door? I figure the sides are a no go, obviously, but has anyone added a piece over the door? I was thinking of using a strong double sided tape to adhere a piece to the door. Think this would be worth the trouble? Also I don't really know much about wiring. How hard would it be to add switches for the lights and seats? I am assuming a full size battery, like a boat/trolling motor battery would be needed. Or would I be better off with a chain of vexilar batteries? Pics are not great: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishersofmen Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I did mods to my predator last year. I did the reflectix the same as you seems like it would be a pain to do it on the door side but I'm sure it can be done. Just doing it the way you have it helped with heat and light quite a bit. Also ran my led light strips to an electrical box with toggle switches and mounted it to the house. I just run mine off an extra vex battery, small and light weight and it works great. There are pics of it on one of the mod threads somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbulletguy Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 A flasher battery should be fine. There are some posts with pics of what others have done for switches. I saw one post not too long ago with links to some of the others posted in it so they shouldn't be too hard to find. Good luck ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chumba Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'll take a look on past threads, thanks for the input guys. Any idea where to get a box with toggles? Was out looking with no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderson_dc Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 You could build the box and get the toggles from Radioshack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad B Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 check out theses threads :http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2476579/1http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2915028/My_Pimped_Out_Otter#Post2915028http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2891221/Pimpin_My_Portable#Post2891221http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb...fic#Post2386451this should get you started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chumba Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 THANKS!! I was flipping through the threads in the one that sums them up, but there is info in the ones you linked I did not find. Love this place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chumba Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 OK so another Mod question that I have not seen.. Im trying to use this 2 man flip over with my Toyota Camery. Not the best set up, but its what I have right now. With the back seats folded down, the corners are still too high to fit through the opening. So here was my thought. I am looking to replace the bolts on the corners with large wing nuts. THen I could move the metal corners (that the poles attach to) over slightly, so the whole thing will wedge into the trunk. I would not be looking to move the canvas off of the sled, so they could just move a little. Is this a bad idea? Could possibly rip the canvas. Not sure how else to mod the whole thing to fit it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad B Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 one other option is to use a cargo carrier if your car has a hitch. here is what I did with my old blazer and will be doing the same with the Tahoe. the big thing is to make sure the sled is away from the exaust or the the sled will melt. that is why I added the Z bar to raise the carrier higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chumba Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 one other option is to use a cargo carrier if your car has a hitch. here is what I did with my old blazer and will be doing the same with the Tahoe. the big thing is to make sure the sled is away from the exaust or the the sled will melt. that is why I added the Z bar to raise the carrier higher. So I have been looking more and more into getting something like this for my car. Does anyone have any ideas where I could get a hitch installed? I can find the parts online, but I am not a gear head and wouldnt want to do the work myself. It is not something the Toyota dealership sells/installs so i would have to look aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyFishin Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Quote:So I have been looking more and more into getting something like this for my car. Does anyone have any ideas where I could get a hitch installed? I can find the parts online, but I am not a gear head and wouldnt want to do the work myself. It is not something the Toyota dealership sells/installs so i would have to look aftermarket.I think it's the correct way to go, no need to risk the canvas when that hitch could provide all sorts of future benefits. For an inexpensive route you could have UHaul get it done, they are quick and easy if you have one with an installation center nearby. Then grab a rack for cheap at Wally World and you're set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chumba Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks for the uhaul tip.. That is what I was looking for. And I am assuming Wally World.. Is the "Mart" I am thinking of? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitebassman Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks for the uhaul tip.. That is what I was looking for. And I am assuming Wally World.. Is the "Mart" I am thinking of? lol Nope its this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 To be honest, the money you would probably spent on a hitch AND a carrier, you could buy a really nice Hub style house that would easily fit in your trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 pretty much any place that sells tow hitches will install it for you for minimal cost. The place I got the one for my Ranger charged me $20 to install. I sat in their waiting room and drank a cup of coffee and read the paper while they did the install. $20 well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chumba Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 Ya it looks like I can get it installed at uhaul for around $200 hitch included. The install is $25 of that. Not too bad IMO. I actually have a hub, but I am not too fond of it. Really hard to set up in any wind, and moving it can be a pain too. I like the seating and stability of the flip over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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