mods for 1 man portable

[carpmanjake]

i have a frabill recon DLX (1 man portable) and i was wondering if you guys have any ideas for modifying it. i would like to do those lights like i seen on the other portable Modifying post.

but what else could i do?

do the runners you add make the sled easier to pull?

i just got the frabil in december

i usually have to walk to my spot so pulling it does take its toll quite a bit. so any way to make it easier to pull will help too

[reelemin]

heavy duty plastic runners make a huge difference. Try to get some industrial plactic - atleast 1" thick. I then cut them about 4" wide ( 2 ) and bolted them to the bottom.

I've done a few things to the inside for rod holders and gear. But I also added a "tent attic" to the ceiling of my Clam pro. Its great for holding flashlights, other small objects and for hanging gloves, hats, etc to dry. I leave it there and it folds right up with everything else.

[Ol' Lund]

what do you mean by a "tent attic"? thanks.

[Finlander]

Put a rubber backed rug the same size as the tub and put it the bottom. Keeps thing from sliding around too much.

Add some string 12v led lighting.

Apply turtle wax to the bottom of the sled. Keeps slush from freezing to the bottom and will slide better on the snow!

Put a longer rope than what was provided with the sled, helps pulling. Have a small shovel with you for putting snow on the flaps to keep the cold air out.

Good Luck!

[carpmanjake]

what do you mean by a "tent attic"? thanks.

by tent attic i think he means a mesh fabrick attached to the roof of the house. to put stuff in . much like the pockets on the sides.

am i right reelemin?

[erikh45]

For my tent attic I use a cargo net for a motorcycle or atv, and attach it to the tubes when it is set up. It is great for keeping my hat and gloves warm and my snacks out of the ice. It is easily packable and weighs nothing. I also got rid of the Frabill seat in my Commando and use a folding camp chair. Seeing as I have more than 1 portable I also got a tote from WM and keep everything in it. That way I know where everything is, and I just load the tote and go. What type of places would carry heavy duty plastic for runners? Years ago I made my own tobbogans out of some heavy white stuff, but I don't know where I got it.

[dairyman]

hey---have you got any inside pictures of the commando----I'd like to buy one--but I'd like to see what the inside looks like

None of the sport houses even have one set up or have one in stock even