Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?

[Vt-Freeheel]

My friend who sleeps in his truck loves his Exped inflatable pad. They have R values over 10. Combine that with a sub 0 sleeping bag.

http://www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/mats

Can confirm, Exped makes for comfortable sleeping.

[Hopeless Sinner]

This looks nice. For a man sized truck though.





I think if I paid a deposit now I would have the camper next spring/summer. I mean that not too crazy for a patient person....which I am not.

That Northstar looks good. What kind of truck do you have?

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

That Northstar looks good. What kind of truck do you have?

Tundra 6.5' bed

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[El Chupacabra]

Tundra 6.5' bed

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That Northstar is the same model I have. A Tundra doesn't have the payload to carry it.

I looked at whether I could use a 8' bed Tundra for a camper hauler. Payload maxed out at right about the empty weight of that camper.

[doebedoe]

Workin' from home.

[El Chupacabra]

I wonder how much these people paid for this thing:

https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/tr...353976047.html

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

I wonder how much these people paid for this thing:

https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/tr...353976047.html

IDK, couldn't have paid more than 150-160k right?

[Pinned]

IDK, couldn't have paid more than 150-160k right?

I know Sprinter world is more or less full of insanely overpriced stuff, but even $150k seems over the top for what looks to be mainly bolt ons. A Winnebago Revel is around $160k for a much more thorough build out.

Those people are definitely trying to cash in on the current market.

[Hopeless Sinner]

That Northstar is the same model I have. A Tundra doesn't have the payload to carry it.

I looked at whether I could use a 8' bed Tundra for a camper hauler. Payload maxed out at right about the empty weight of that camper.

Just had a heavy leaf spring pack and new shocks installed in my Tundra so I could get a FWC Hawk and tow a boat. It rides better now, even empty. Getting the camper shortly so we'll see what else I might have to do. The current tires have the payload although that would prob be my first upgrade if I encounter any handling issues.

[Hopeless Sinner]

IDK, couldn't have paid more than 150-160k right?

That's the if you're really stupid price. The fact that it's a 2500 not a 3500 is a complete fail.

[Dantheman]

A Winnebago Revel is around $160k for a much more thorough build out.

"Starting At: $185,838"
https://www.winnebago.com/models/pro...mper-van/revel

I assume you can add sales tax on top of that, too.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

"Starting At: $185,838"
https://www.winnebago.com/models/pro...mper-van/revel

I assume you can add sales tax on top of that, too.

Those started at like 130k two years ago. Damn.

[powdork]

That's the if you're really stupid price. The fact that it's a 2500 not a 3500 is a complete fail.

those extra wheels make it worse for snow, offroading, and take up extra room. Plus who can afford 6 tires?

[Falcon3]

diesel heaters are both much better and much safer. they vent outside so the co buildup isn't an issue and they make much dry heat.

Yup, and if folks don’t want to permanently mount it in the truck, the heater-in-a-box builds are pretty great.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HTywDTi6NTo

[cantspin]

Ridiculous question but I’m using an aluminum small 10-12 boat as a roof extension on my short bus project anyone have a fucked up aluminum boat? Or other cheap ideas in the Bay Area? I’m traversing the country through from sf to Boston. If anyone has a bright idea and wants to have some fun with a roof raise let me know. Been looking on Craigslist, they just get snapped up fast


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[Whiteroom_Guardian]

I think I finally got a GFC build spot that is ready to go.

At the end of the day the GFCs are proven and in super high demand. If I upgrade to a van next year I can unload the GFC in 5 minutes with little to no loss in re-sale.

I know the build quality is going to be better and the weight pretty low.

[Hopeless Sinner]

those extra wheels make it worse for snow, offroading, and take up extra room. Plus who can afford 6 tires?

Didn't realize the Sprinter 3500 and 4500's were duallys. That's a no go.

[m2711c]

I think I finally got a GFC build spot that is ready to go.

At the end of the day the GFCs are proven and in super high demand. If I upgrade to a van next year I can unload the GFC in 5 minutes with little to no loss in re-sale.

I know the build quality is going to be better and the weight pretty low.

That’s the same line of logic that kicked off the Dutch tulip bulbs bubble.

[fastfred]

I think I finally got a GFC build spot that is ready to go.

At the end of the day the GFCs are proven and in super high demand. If I upgrade to a van next year I can unload the GFC in 5 minutes with little to no loss in re-sale.

I know the build quality is going to be better and the weight pretty low.

what no way?
this thread might die since it's mostly people throwing down ideas for you every week

I wonder how much these people paid for this thing:

https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/tr...353976047.html

"We built our dream van and absolutely love everything about it. Then life took us in a different direction."

well thats a bummer
prolly cost the 150 - 160 someone else threw out
the high end custom builders and revel all seem to be in the 185k range

crazy number at 230k an only put 7500 on it

[dtown]

what no way?
this thread might die since it's mostly people throwing down ideas for you every week



"We built our dream van and absolutely love everything about it. Then life took us in a different direction."

well thats a bummer
prolly cost the 150 - 160 someone else threw out
the high end custom builders and revel all seem to be in the 185k range

crazy number at 230k an only put 7500 on it

“Life took us in another direction” must be code for my employer told me I have to come back to the office.


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[skipowpow]

Any of you guys winter camping in truck beds with toppers? As much as I'd love to trade in my F-150 for a 1 ton and a full camper, I really only have space for a single car right now.

I don't think I'd camp in it for more than a couple of nights in a row - thinking occasionally at the mountain or some nights during a longer trip to Canada this winter. I've got a great sleeping bag, air mattress, etc. Probably need to make some insulation for the windows.

What's the move for heat? The little buddy heaters seem a bit dangerous - are the little diesel heaters any better / safer?

I've seen a few people recommending big Goal Zero type power stations and electric heaters, though it seems like the power draw from an electric heater might kill that battery pretty quick.

I rolled a F250Igloo. I had an 05 f150 and picked up a 99 250 with lower miles and 6.5’ bed - which was mandatory for me at 6’2”. Mr Buddy is great for me and warms up the rig quick. Need to watch condensation but it is for short trips like you described. I wish my topper was extended height, but I can put it in the garage with racks off. What I’ve learned is that I’m really only in it for short bursts or sleeping. I went with this thinking I’d need the weight capacity for a full slide in but with the market on campers right now - that’s like a decade of season passes.

[Dantheman]

“Life took us in another direction” must be code for my employer told me I have to come back to the office.


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Or, preggers.

[El Chupacabra]

Ad says built by some company in Encinitas, and also says:

"Available: In Truckee, CA until 7/30. In Encinitas, CA from 8/1 - 8/14. Then will no longer be for sale."

Maybe it's being repossessed. And will be for sale again, just not by these owners.

[dtown]

Couple of good points, maybe a basement house in Pueblo came open too...


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[El Chupacabra]

Couple of good points, maybe a basement house in Pueblo came open too...


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Email the van sellers and ask if they're selling it in order to buy a nazi midget bunker in Pueblo.