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Portager H3T Alpha

Portager

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Hello;

I've been gone so long I thought I should post in the Fresh Meet section.

We've mainly been using the H3T for gold prospecting and rock hunting.

I've had the H3T into the shop a lot lately trying to diagnose what appears to be a front suspension problem. With my wife, step son and myself in the cab the front passenger side starts creaking and grinding like the front wheel is about to fall off. So far, Tustin Buick hasn't been able to diagnose the problem, but I have determined it is fine with just me or me and their mechanic in the truck, but it doesn't like three people heavy in the cab. Maybe I'm exceeding the gross weight limit? :whaa:

I have also recently replaced the transfer-case (well Tustin Buick did) and I had to replace the front wheel bearings. :emb:

The main new development is I purchased a used Adrenalin Camping trailer :link: and we are getting it equipped for camping. The previous owner had replaced the stock 4" foam queen mattress with a full sized Coleman air-mattress. It was too narrow and when my wife or I moved we woke each other up. So, I got two REI 4" self-inflating sleeping mats, which placed side by side provide the equivalent of an Olympic queen (64" wide) bed, which fits perfectly. Then I covered the two mats with a 2" thing memory foam topper. Now the bed is better than most hotels. I added a Olympic queen mattress pad, custom sheets and lost of blankets and we're sleeping in style.

I also bought a PaHaQue shower/outhouse tent with drain capture floor and a Camp Chef propane water heater.

Regards;
Portager
 

Portager

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Yes. Still in the same place.

I got the Adrenalin camper because my wife couldn't climb a ladder to get into a roof-top tent and she didn't want to go outside if she had to pee in the middle of the night. We have a portable toilet that I put inside at night.

I also got a scissors stair that should make it easier for her to get in and out of the bed.

I was reading through old threads trying to figure out my suspension problem and it occurred to me that I never got around to getting a Scorpion Works cross member upgrade. I wonder if that is what is causing all my suspension noise when I have three people on-board?
 

LagunaH1

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Location
Idaho
I had the lower front a arms replaced on my 08 H3 Alpha and it made a world of difference

Maybe the bushings are worn?


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3trex

Probationary Member
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Location
Washington
Replaced all the body mounts when I overhauled the suspension, all my creaking problems resolved. Now just have the squeaks to deal with.
 
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