Hi Ed, thanks for posting this. This helps with coming up with some ideas for this year. I bought a meridian as well and the basket it came with is kind of flimsy, so I’m building a box similar to yours. In your experience since I don’t plan on using solar panels do you think using PVC for the frame is a terrible idea?
PVC should be OK. Keep in mind that the whole rig is going to rock and roll like mad out there on that playa. The main key is stability. Just grab the awning and shake the trike. The whole unit should feel solid.
Hi Again, Just built a plywood box with similar dimensions to yours in the video last night. Since the the box hangs out somewhat past the rear frame, did you add anything for additional support, or did you just bolt it down as it? Thank you
I just bolted it down to the existing four screw holes with nice large washers. Once the awning is attached to the box and the front of the trike, it should take on a more solid feel and not wobble around as much as it wants to when no awning is there. I did connect the front of the box to the frame with some metal strapping down by the bottom. That helps with the stability.
Hi Ed, thanks for posting this. This helps with coming up with some ideas for this year. I bought a meridian as well and the basket it came with is kind of flimsy, so I’m building a box similar to yours. In your experience since I don’t plan on using solar panels do you think using PVC for the frame is a terrible idea?
PVC should be OK. Keep in mind that the whole rig is going to rock and roll like mad out there on that playa. The main key is stability. Just grab the awning and shake the trike. The whole unit should feel solid.
Hi Again, Just built a plywood box with similar dimensions to yours in the video last night. Since the the box hangs out somewhat past the rear frame, did you add anything for additional support, or did you just bolt it down as it? Thank you
I just bolted it down to the existing four screw holes with nice large washers. Once the awning is attached to the box and the front of the trike, it should take on a more solid feel and not wobble around as much as it wants to when no awning is there. I did connect the front of the box to the frame with some metal strapping down by the bottom. That helps with the stability.