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

[ffmedic84]

Here's a nice one for a Dentist
http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2007...32st-116191979

[Benny Profane]

Copper parking lot today.

https://www.dropbox.com/m/photos#f:2...2013.49.52.jpg

[astarskier]

Picked up a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback with 65k miles for a cool $2500. Oil leak keeps me honest. Cold. Sleeps two. A hell of a good time.

[Dtimms]

This is pretty sweet and "affordable"! I wish he posted more pics.

http://denver.craigslist.org/rvs/5373435611.html

[GPP33]

This is pretty sweet and "affordable"! I wish he posted more pics.

http://denver.craigslist.org/rvs/5373435611.html

That looks like a winner. The two pics posted look clean. 4wd, winch, banks....PSD maybe? If it's a 7.3 that's sweet. The only problem is that it's in Denver which is close which meakes me actually want it......

[Dtimms]

That looks like a winner. The two pics posted look clean. 4wd, winch, banks....PSD maybe? If it's a 7.3 that's sweet. The only problem is that it's in Denver which is close which meakes me actually want it......

If I didn't need my truck as a daily driver, I would sell my truck and get this. But I do like having the ability to take the camper out and have a vehicle. I hope someone awesome buys this camper!

[jackattack]

That looks like a winner. The two pics posted look clean. 4wd, winch, banks....PSD maybe? If it's a 7.3 that's sweet. The only problem is that it's in Denver which is close which meakes me actually want it......

Looks like a 6.8l v10.

[Tryingtostaywarm]

Looks like a 6.8l v10.

Not a bad alternative at all, especially if the thing is always up in the mountains.

As for that IDI 4x4 van, wouldn't be a thing to swap a PSD in there.

[beaterdit]

Those motors ain't cheap though.

[GPP33]

Not a bad alternative at all, especially if the thing is always up in the mountains.

As for that IDI 4x4 van, wouldn't be a thing to swap a PSD in there.

You're right. The V10 is a better motor for winter camping, forgot how much PSDs hate starting when they are cold.

[ACH]

You're right. The V10 is a better motor for winter camping, forgot how much PSDs hate starting when they are cold.

An Espar hydronic system would cure that, plus provide real winter camping capability by allowing you to add heat loops for the holding tanks and plumbing.

There is little information provided in the listing on that particular rig though which is a little odd in my experience.
Hard to say how it will present in person, especially at the starting price listed.

[beaterdit]

You're right. The V10 is a better motor for winter camping, forgot how much PSDs hate starting when they are cold.

I've heard this too but my personal experience with the 7.3, and those of my direct friends with that engine says otherwise. Mine starts up no problem in cold weather, even when not plugged in.

[GPP33]

I've heard this too but my personal experience with the 7.3, and those of my direct friends with that engine says otherwise. Mine starts up no problem in cold weather, even when not plugged in.

All hearsay for me. The blue oval guys always seem to be jellouse of my CTD's cold start prowers though.

[Cruiser]

I recently did glow plugs on my 7.3 and it starts in the cold a good bit better than it used to. But it still grumbles when it's really chilly out. Gassers never give me any shit on the same days and same temps.

[LHutz Esq]

Someone needs to buy this for a conversion. With the Canuck peso what it - a mercan can probably pick it up for a six pack
http://www.repo.com/listing/view/461...x%20Cube%20van

[Skidog]

Someone needs to buy this for a conversion. With the Canuck peso what it - a mercan can probably pick it up for a six pack
http://www.repo.com/listing/view/461...x%20Cube%20van

2wd blah.

[Tryingtostaywarm]

There is nothing wrong with the Ford V10's. I switched back to a gasser from a Cummins 12v this year and I'm glad I did. Once you start playing at altitude(8k+feet) and in the single/negative temps, starting issues arose. I ran into a big issue with gelling up after my truck as did my friend who had a 03' 7.3PSD sitting for 12+ hours at -15 or so. Took me about 30 minutes to get it to start to turn over, my buddies PSD was about the same time and that was with a brand new 1000cca battery + new grid heater on my end. Not possible to plug it in cause we were camping. Now, I can go to the mountains and my ford(5.4) will turn over in about .3 seconds. As Alpen mentioned, yes there are ways to remedy this but just additional money to spend on already expensive trucks.

[beaterdit]

Only problem I have with them is the mileage.

[Tryingtostaywarm]

Only problem I have with them is the mileage.

No doubt about that. 10mpg w/ the veeten all day long essentially, unloaded.

[Tryingtostaywarm]

Saw this beaut in steamboat this weekend.

Here's the inside/build page. Cozy as F.
http://www.doityourselfrv.com/diy-tr...le-ski-chalet/

[east or bust]

^^ Nice find

That was a good read.

[GPP33]

An Espar hydronic system would cure that, plus provide real winter camping capability by allowing you to add heat loops for the holding tanks and plumbing.

Awesome! I've been dreaming of building a slide in for my truck and thought it'd be sweet to have this exact type of system, just wasn't sure what it was called so I could google it.

I was thinking about setting it up to have in floor radiant heating that would run off engine coolant while driving so it would be nice and warm when I get to my destination then a system like this to keep it warm and warm the engine/fuel lines/fuel tank when it's time to leave.

[ACH]

Here's a Tiger CX in Denver



1992 Chevrolet K2500 Regular Cab
5.7 Liter V8
Shift-on-the-Fly 4wd
Mileage: 102,390
Extendable Towing mirrors
Cab step rails
Michelin LT225/75R16 M/S Tires
AM/FM stereo with in dash tape deck
All-weather floor mats
20 feet in Length

Coach Features:

Interior height -- 6'1"
Coach battery: Interstate Marine/RV deep cycle battery
Suburban furnace with wall thermostat
Two Fantastic 3-Speed power vents with rain sensors
2 innerspring double beds (over-cab is 80 x 50 and folding couch is 74 x 45)
50 lb / 14.4 gallon LP gas tank
Domestic RM2310 3-way refrigerator (110v/12v/Propane)
Propane range (4 burners) with oven & hood
3 gallon Propane water heater
33 gallon fresh water tank
Toilet Bathroom includes toilet and shower

Great camper, unfortunately our family has grown and we need to look at a larger RV. We will be very sad to see the Tiger go.

[ACH]

I wouldn't know...

[johnnyg82]

Here's something interesting, but needs some work on the rear: http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/o...ationFlag=true

Parting out this 1978 Toyota Chinook Newport, Runs and drives but the previous owner apparently backed into something and had it parked because of that for a number of years.