Goin’ Mobile — Reloading Set-Up for Toy-Hauler RV
It’s summer time. That means many of our readers are on the road (attending major shooting matches or enjoying summer vacations). How do you do your reloading chores while living like a Gypsy for a few weeks? Here’s a solution from Forum member Dave Gray (U.S. Army Retired).
Dave is a self-declared “full-time RVer” who spends most of his time on the road. Behind his Ram 3500 pickup, Dave tows a huge 41-foot Heartland Cyclone toy hauler featuring a 12X8 foot garage in the rear. In the rear garage area, which holds a Smart Car, Dave has set up a removable reloading bench complete with RCBS Rockchucker single stage press and Dillon progressive press.
Reloading Bench Mounts to RV Wall with Brackets
Dave explains: “I used a 2″X6″X5′ board for the bench. It’s perfect for my needs, and is easy to disassemble. I made it this small so that I can park my Smart Car in the garage during travel to my destinations. The bench, attached to the wall frames, is very solid. The presses’ centers are 3″ and 6.5″ from the brackets. [There are] four bolts on the wall into aluminum wall frame and 3 bolts in the bench. If I ever have to replace the current board, I’ll do so with oak or birch or hickory. When I’m not reloading, I remove the presses and store them in a protected space. I can easily attach other equipment to the bench by using C-Clamps.” Dave’s “rolling reloading room” looks very well thought-out. We commend Dave for his inventiveness.
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Tags: Camp Perry, Reloading Bench, RV, Smart Car, Toy-Hauler
Good Job DAVE! Well done indeed! You got a single stage and you’ve got a Square Deal B mounted up… The single stage for the rifle stuff, and the progressive for making practice pistol ammo! What’s not to love???
Great idea! Never mind the car, I love the cute little setup!
Jim
4 sets of dies in the picture…is that it? If so what are your “go to” calibers? Thinking that on the road you have to chose….
We’ve come a long way since a 310 tool and a horse.
Where did you get the wall brackets Its just what I like to do as well.