Water tank on the roof --> better think of another way to shower when you're at the resort this winter. Awesome rig though.

I'll buy that. My thinking was that sleeping on a thin layer of carpet that is attached to the one piece of metal between you and the outside (with maybe a layer of sound deadener between) was going...

Air is an *insulator*. Beside, don't you sleep in a really warm bag anyway??

That looks pretty sweet and low investment to boot. Gonna be COLD though. You probably want to make sure all your water systems are drained cuz they'll probably freeze in that thing.

How about when driving, though?

That's sick

Make sure to post pics and anecdotes! I've read people saying they'd never go near diesel appliances for the smell/mess, and others that say that kind of problem is a thing of the...

What are the general laws for carrying firearms in a RV? They probably vary from state to state, but should be some general similarities. Like for cars I think it's generally required you carry...

That turns out to have been an easy search:

http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs

Really? Don't you have to tear apart things to get to the walls though???



OH! You say there's a KBB or NADA-type lookup for campers?!?!?!? Please do share!!!!

Is something like this a good deal? What questions would you ask if you were looking at something like this? No solar, which is a bummer, but allows for the buyer to install a kickass system...

Thanks also to Sparwood Dave...



Do RVs with generator setups charge off the generator too?

If the *converter* sits on the line in from an external AC source, then it must be isolated...

You mean something like this?

http://www.modmyrv.com/2008/06/08/rv-battery-charger

I think I need a short course in the workings of RV electric systems. I don't understand what the difference...

Oh, and great tip on the solar heat collector idea. What do you use? Do you have something built in, something you just set up each day? ..... Tell us more!

Mind elaborating a bit? You have enough to run laptop, heater fan, lights, and stuff like that into the nighttime hours?



Does this apply (or not) to rigs that are built for cold climates?

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I emailed a few local shops and asked the same (very vague) question and the only helpful reply I got back put it in the $10k to $20k range. I'd definitely be down to gut the thing, but at that...

Nah, I'm takin' my time and it was too far away for me, too. That's a STEAL!!

I have a mid 70s camper van that's, well, nominally functional, but I wouldn't personally use it in the winter. It occurred to me that maybe a full makeover would be cheaper than a new or new used...

It seems in the same ballpark as something like:

http://www.classicvans.com/camper-vans/2_camper-vans/279_2001-chinook-baja-4x4-special

And this one's newer (but more miles):
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Great info, thanks bolton!

Thx, boltonoutlaw. Why the concourse over the other types of Chinook? You know if there are any built on top of a 4wd platform out there?

Aw bummer on the RHD. :-(

OTOH, isn't one of boltonoutlaw's Chinooks (which one? both?) available for a similar amount?

I'm starting to think Chinooks are a better choice than a truck...

Did I miss the part where you're selling a Chinook or two? You have details in any one place I can take a look?

Are the popup sides solid or canvas? Warm enough?

Does a 10F bag with a 40F bag inside of it (with another 40F bag inside that??? probably won't fit) end up similar to having a single -20 bag or something like that?