Smitty Build

[Greaneyd43]

Thinking about building a smitty sled with either 1/2' or 3/4' conduit rather than PVC.
Ill use a Contico rigid storage box for my supplies build in a set of u shaped brackets under the box area to slide my hub shelter in then I figured grab a set of the fork auger mounts sold UTVs to attach to the top of the box... any thoughts suggestions etc...
https://www.zoro.com/contico-portable-tool-box-35w-x-15-12d-x-14h-3514nlbk/i/G2154713/?msclkid=2b6c0888c5641ff9b0fa56cba833fe26&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA_US_L1%20Hand%20Tools&utm_term=4586337877736397&utm_content=All%20Products&gclid=CLSZ8pSGy-cCFc7Iswod9sILdA&gclsrc=ds

[missoulafish]

Don't ever build a Smitty with PVC:)

[meandcuznalfy]

Conduit works great. Built one out of it, can use the 90s for for corners, just took out the screws  and used rivets instead, decked it with some 1/4" plywood. Was nice and light.

Was a bit oversize, but held all my gear and then some. Pvc is light, but won't stand up to the cold.

[hardwater diehard]

One of the great functions of the Smitty ..is its ability to be broken down ..both for storage and transport .

[ActiveTrapChecker]

Don't ever build a Smitty with PVC:)

I was considering PVC for my next smitty. Guess I have to rethink that. Is the issue dealing with the cold?

[missoulafish]

Yes, breaks too easy when it gets cold. have seen lots of guys glue everything together and when one piece breaks your kinda pickled...

[ActiveTrapChecker]

Duly noted, thanks for the information

[perch chacer]

One of the great functions of the Smitty ..is its ability to be broken down ..both for storage and transport .

I'll 2nd the breakdown ability.  I can keep the cover on my truck bed and still get my 2-man clam flip-over, 3 buckets and the broke down smitty along side.  If I had a solid smitty there would be no room.  I 2nd the break down feature.

[Iceassin]

One of the great functions of the Smitty ..is its ability to be broken down ..both for storage and transport .

X2. It's what separates itself from other sled builds.

[SizeMatters]

One of the great functions of the Smitty ..is its ability to be broken down ..both for storage and transport .

It's not a Smitty if it won't break down, just another sled.