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01-16-2013, 09:08 AM #1126Registered User
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Awesome thread. My girlfriend and I are living full time in a 5th wheel toy hauler and it's rare to find RVers actually heading towards snow instead of away from it.
Currently in Southern Utah prep'ing the rig for High Rocky temps which basically entails adding a ton of insulation to the belly/slides/etc. The 4 season/artic packages on modern RV's are a complete joke..
We're scheduled to head up to Park City next week, and then heading to Breck early February for 6-8 weeks.
Pic of the rig...
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01-16-2013, 10:05 AM #1127
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01-16-2013, 10:28 AM #1128Registered User
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Few items so far,
- 3m Window Film Insulation. http://www.amazon.com/3M-Indoor-Insu.../dp/B00002NCJI
I was skeptical this would work, but it has done an excellent job at cutting down the draftiness from the windows. Installation is easy, and you can barely tell they are installed once they up.
- Reflextrix on windows we don't use. http://www.reflectixinc.com/ This works even better than the film for windows you don't need light through.
- Insulating PEX water hoses in under belly. http://www.homedepot.com/buy/frost-k...l#.UPbgnSd5JqA
I have a couple water hoses that are extremely exposed in the under belly and this has prevented them from freezing.
- Block Norcold Refrigerator intake vents with above pipe insulation. This is preventative to avoid damaging the fridge in below zero temps.
- Filled all holes possible with expanding foam. http://greatstuff.dow.com/
- Foam insulation in all roof vents. http://www.amazon.com/Camco-45192-Su.../dp/B0024E6QX0
- Heated mattress pad (Highly Rec'd) http://goo.gl/TMSCi
Current project is adding foam sheet insulation (http://goo.gl/JPH6l) to various sections of the underbelly, which is already sealed with coroplast but not insulated. This is a big undertaking but running 3 1500 watt space heaters on full blast all night is getting old. I'll attempt to document this process with pictures....
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01-16-2013, 10:57 AM #1129
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01-16-2013, 11:12 AM #1130“I really lack the words to compliment myself today.” - Alberto Tomba
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01-16-2013, 11:14 AM #1131
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01-16-2013, 05:16 PM #1132Registered User
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Currently in Southern Utah prep'ing the rig for High Rocky temps which basically entails adding a ton of insulation to the belly/slides/etc. The 4 season/artic packages on modern RV's are a complete joke..
Except certain Canadian manufactured RVs ie; Triple E, Citation and Travelaire
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01-16-2013, 05:32 PM #1133
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02-02-2013, 10:32 PM #1134I've got the key to the highway... I'm gonna leave here runnin', walkin's far too slow
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02-02-2013, 10:58 PM #1135
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02-02-2013, 11:01 PM #1136
what is something like that worth? I have no idea. Will be homeless soon and planning a two week trip to Canada this month would beat renting.
off your knees Louie
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02-02-2013, 11:27 PM #1137
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02-03-2013, 08:50 AM #1138
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02-03-2013, 09:06 AM #1139
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02-03-2013, 05:53 PM #1140
Wouldn't be surprised if it got more than that. Most vehicles of this age come with some known issues but this thing looks ready to go in every way, with all the extras you could ever want. Only drawback is 1/2 ton axle in the back but that chinook is pretty light I'm sure. Damn.
There's nothing better than sliding down snow, and flying through the air
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02-03-2013, 06:17 PM #1141
So I found the original build and for sale thread on the ih8mud forums. Looks like the guy put it up for sale in April before a "permanent move to South America", where [I guess] he died. Sad story. Original asking price was $13K which seems like a steal to me. I guess it's pretty slow on hills and can have a tendency to run hot. He said it could probably benefit from an intercooler. Sick rig.
There's nothing better than sliding down snow, and flying through the air
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02-03-2013, 06:33 PM #1142Hugh Conway Guest
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02-03-2013, 07:05 PM #1143
this one nice also, not for sale
http://toyotachinook.wordpress.com/2...1-the-brownie/
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02-04-2013, 08:26 AM #1144
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02-04-2013, 09:20 AM #1145
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02-04-2013, 04:29 PM #1146Registered User
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What does everyone think of this? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/rvs/3577590379.html
Canadian-built camper with slide-out and good headroom in cabover on crew-cab 1-ton 4X4 with 496 V-8 and only 27,500 miles. I looked at it twice last year and it's very nice and well-maintained. Both are 2005s. It seems like lot more comfort for less money than Sportsmobile and also can be used as a truck.
The two things that scare me the most and led me to share it to see what others think are:
1. Weight. Camper is 3,850 lbs. With generator, it's over 4,000. Empty, the truck is at least 6,000 and may be 6,500. With GVR of 9,900, it seems over weight even before you load anything in it. Even though rear springs have been beefed up, rear tires must be over loaded. Owner drove it to Yellowstone from Bay Area last summer and tows a ski boat into Sierra with it without mentioning any problems. Does seem to rock a bit when he pulls up.
I have not driven it and suppose I could ask him if he's had any tire problems and to let me drive it to nearby scales to get each axle and wheel weighed and to see how it feels.
2. Not diesel. A friend says with that kind of load, you want a diesel as they pull hills so much better. I'm not as concerned with the mileage as I probably would not be driving it that much and the much higher price for diesel seems to nearly make up for the better mileage. But another friend with a Dodge diesel 4X4 3/4 ton gets almost 20 mpg empty and 12-14 towing big 5th wheel.
And Kirkwood went and closed the RV lot...
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02-04-2013, 05:10 PM #1147Registered User
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Personally, a diesel would be mandatory at that weight.
Payload is probably over manf. specs, but hard to tell how much without looking at actual scale weights.
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02-04-2013, 05:18 PM #1148
^^^^ second that - wouldn't think of taking that anywhere without a diesel....a 3500 gas would pull fine but at about 7-8mpg would be kind of painful.
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02-04-2013, 05:27 PM #1149
Assuming those are dry weights, that's too heavy of a camper for that truck. Figure on another 600-800 lbs, minimum, once loaded up with propane, battery/ies, water (+ grey and black tanks), and food/gear/etc. That camper needs a dually, at a minimum.
The 8.1L Vortec will pull that load fine. It will cost you in gas $ though -- expect to get under 10mpg on your best day.
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02-04-2013, 05:47 PM #1150
The more I look into this the more I am digging the non pickup frame rigs.
If I had a tiny pop up I might take it in and out, but i would be using it year round, so if I had a hard side like the one above, seems like it wastes so much space. Awesome rig and if you gave it to me I'd drive the hell out of it. But if I'm dropping that kind of coin, I think I might go more this direction. Maybe pop a tiny window in it, seems a lot more secure than some of the others, seems like more floor space. Either AWD or preferably 4WD and this could be a nice touring rig.
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