THE Cave!

The method for hauling Electro-Willys and the Juice Box up to Dawson Creek and Mile 0 has been an evolving process. At first, they were going by the flat-bed car hauler we have. It's a bit short, but with some adjustment, and removal of Juice Box's trailer tongue, it was gonna be a tight fit. The plan was, once they got to Dawson Creek, the flat-bed would then be converted to covered wagon of sorts for sleeping, showering, etc.

Our nephew then offered his enclosed car hauler. It too, was going to be a tight fit length-wise. This spring when we went to check it out, we discovered that the height wasn't going to work. E-W was just too tall with his artic cab.

A quick check on Craig's List showed there were a few larger car haulers for sale. We made a great score on one that was sufficiently long enough, with a bit of room to spare. It is 24' long and 8 1/2' wide.  However, we didn't think about the fact that a change from lead-acid to lithium ion batteries allowed E-W to ride a bit higher on the springs. So once again, height might be an issue.

Greg's F350 will be hauling The Cave

The guys have been custom fitting The Cave, as the car hauler has become know as. They have added propane tanks, a water drum, an on-demand water heater, and a shower. A large tarp will used as a kitchen fly.

View from rear

Last Saturday they put Electro-Willys and the Juice Box into The Cave for the first time.  There's plenty of room side-to-side.  However, the whole combo is longer than anticipated, leaving a bit less from up front for storage.

Front side door

We envision that The Cave will be used for years to come to take E-W, the Blue Mule, or our ATV places. Some day we'd like to add fold-down bunks, and cabinets in the front in end. For now, they guys will be using cots and storage bins. It won't be luxurious, but it will be out of the elements!

- Ellen