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

[NoPostholio]

Nice rig Norse

Excellent collection of RV porn

http://pin.it/fb_zuwc

This Toyo land cruiser is awesome

[nobueno]

Nice rig Norse

Excellent collection of RV porn

http://pin.it/fb_zuwc

This Toyo land cruiser is awesome

A buddy built something similar with a land cruiser and sunrader.

[atoine]

We're currently building our rig too.

Insulated with Thinsulate and EZ-Cool.
Heated with a gasoline Webasto.
320W solar panels.
12V fridge. Propane oven. Maxxair Fan.
Mr. Heater BOSS hot shower.

Our build thread is this way:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...eam-adventures!







cheers!

[Yukonrider]

An additional thought on the trailer and you truck/camper.

In the picture you posted, the tongue on the trailer seemed shortish to me relative to the back of the camper extending of the bed of the Tundra.
Maybe it's just the angle of the image? Do you have enough clearance in a tight corner?

^^ I wondered same as usually pulling something behind TC overhang requires superhitch and extension truss.

I had to take the center post jack off and replace it with a folding side post. Also
with my tri-ball I usually tow with I didn't have enough clearance for basic maneuvering (the Tundra has a super tight turn radius, I may have been good on a Ford or Chevy). The tri ball has 7 inches of space from pin to ball center. My weight distributing hitch has 12 inches center to center and works way better. I can turn about 180 degrees at full lock before the jacks contact the trailer. I consider this to be good enough unless I really bugger something up. Also I'll have the jacks removed while on the road so I'll have an additional two inches or so of clearance.

[Jong Lafitte]

A buddy built something similar with a land cruiser and sunrader.

I nominate this for the coolest thing in the world award. Old Man Emu could build your buddy a custom set of springs to his exact weight specs, unless he's done that already.

[Rideski]

No affiliation. Sounds like it has a posi rear dif but not awd
http://denver.craigslist.org/rvs/5831403023.html

[NoPostholio]

Another nice array of TC and other builds

https://www.pinterest.com/ninojmj/%E6%88%BF%E8%BD%A6/

My new favorite


Runners up

[homebrewd]

4x8sheet of plywood in the back of the suburban with a foam pad works alright. With enough whiskey it's plenty warm.

[Tryingtostaywarm]

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5826577907.html
This would be an interesting project if I had the time and $. Assuming this is 4x4. I would take that flat bed, cut it down some. Put some super singles on the back of this thing. Put a nice harside camper not the back + plenty of storage boxes. Would be a cool, unique, mountain rig.

[Tryingtostaywarm]

Mags who are sleeping in their truck/camper with the windows open during snowfall/rain

What are you doing to deflect snow from coming in? Every winter night ever, I always sleep with the windows at least cracked because of my propane heater...but when it is nuking outside, there is of course snow coming in from my screens. Anyone got any deflector suggestions? I am pretty crafty but can't think of anything off the top of my head besides building like a plastic container window thingy to create an open space...but that is absurd cause this is my daily driver which would extend my camper shell another 6'' at least?

[sanjuanworm]

and the quiver grows

[doebedoe]

Mags who are sleeping in their truck/camper with the windows open during snowfall/rain

What are you doing to deflect snow from coming in? Every winter night ever, I always sleep with the windows at least cracked because of my propane heater...but when it is nuking outside, there is of course snow coming in from my screens. Anyone got any deflector suggestions? I am pretty crafty but can't think of anything off the top of my head besides building like a plastic container window thingy to create an open space...but that is absurd cause this is my daily driver which would extend my camper shell another 6'' at least?

Luckily I have a van with windows that pop out. And am not ballsy enough to sleep with my propane on (I just turn it off and get in a 0 degree bag with a bottle of whiskey, turn it on in morning.)

What about some pop up/down reflectors that mount on the outside of your camper shell. Just some folding shelf hinges (ideally to something that locks at 45-degrees) and a piece of plexiglass.

[Yukonrider]

Mags who are sleeping in their truck/camper with the windows open during snowfall/rain

What are you doing to deflect snow from coming in? Every winter night ever, I always sleep with the windows at least cracked because of my propane heater...but when it is nuking outside, there is of course snow coming in from my screens. Anyone got any deflector suggestions? I am pretty crafty but can't think of anything off the top of my head besides building like a plastic container window thingy to create an open space...but that is absurd cause this is my daily driver which would extend my camper shell another 6'' at least?

This is the stuff snowmobiles use to cover the holes in their hoods, air can pass right through, snow and (to an extent) water cannot.

http://www.frogzskin.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=158

On the pricey side but replace your pre-existing screen with this stuff, and no fab work required.

[Yukonrider]

My garage trailer is coming together. Bikes will be dumped in a storage area for skiing so I should have plenty of room for sled maintenance and ski waxing.

[Ak_pride]

Anyone mod a van like this out for a camper?

http://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/5830837152.html

[Dtimms]

Anyone mod a van like this out for a camper?

http://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/5830837152.html

That would be a nice base rig! I know guys who use those for work vans in the mountains all the time and say they are great in the snow. Only limit is clearance but that is only an issue if you go offroading. If you can afford it, that would be a sweet ride! I think they are some posts about these vans in this thread.

[Ak_pride]

Yeah definitely a little more than I was wanting to spend. Doubt they do too great on gas either.

[Dtimms]

Yeah definitely a little more than I was wanting to spend. Doubt they do too great on gas either.

I think the fuel mileage is around 18, probably better if you drive nicely.

[simple]

Yeah definitely a little more than I was wanting to spend. Doubt they do too great on gas either.

Define "great". It is a full sized van not a Prius. Yes it makes an awesome base van.

[North]

Anyone mod a van like this out for a camper?

http://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/5830837152.html

I'm building on that platform as we speak. Will update with pics once I've made more meaningful progress, but so far I've finished the insulation, roof vent, subfloor, and some other odds and ends. Hoping to start wiring this weekend.

Best MPG for me was ~20-21 driving it to CO from NM after purchase. It was pretty solidly 18.5 freeway once I removed the lower air dam from the front bumper. I recently upsized to 265/75/16 tires and expect a further drop, but I've had my dash off for a month for install stuff and haven't been able to use the trip comp.

[Ak_pride]

Cool, sounds promising actually, I thought I saw they got around 10-12 for some reason. Is yours a V8? I would be interested to see your layout.

[mooseknuckles]

No affiliation but the po$$ibilities are endle$$ with this flatbed... http://www.commercialtrucktrader.com...l80--119082695

[skivan]

Anyone mod a van like this out for a camper?

http://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/5830837152.html

i've been eyeing this. pop top is nice head space and easy to put a second bed up there for guests! plus already has a bunch of desirable upgrades.

http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/5846357392.html

[simple]

i've been eyeing this. pop top is nice head space and easy to put a second bed up there for guests! plus already has a bunch of desirable upgrades.

http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/5846357392.html

It's a good van.

More details here

http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/for...ad.php?t=18305

[skivan]

^hey cool. thanks for that link. and since i'm on a long conf call i found this insulated promaster that would be a pretty easy job to finish the way you wanted it. higher miles, but BIG, and from 2014.

http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/5822768656.html