Beavervalley802
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Hey folks, relatively new to the RV/Camper world, however fairly experienced in mechanics and metal fab.
My latest project is an 86 toyota motorhome - which was converted to a flatbed before i purchased it. It has 66k miles, a FF rear axle, and a great running 22re. I should also mention, im a huge toyota fan, ived owned over a dozen toyota trucks, and have tons of parts stashed away, as well as a rotted 94 4x4 with only 87k.
Purpose:
I intend on leaving fall 2021 to live on the road for 4-6 months, i intend on shower, heat, and kitchenette, as well as solar. I also would like to be able to haul my ktm 300xcw.
Plans:
Strip to bare frame
SAS w/hi steer and tacoma brakes
5 speed
Frame modifications (rv manufacturer botched it)
Spring over on rear axle
10ft camper body, with 4ft cab over.
Unknown:
What to do with rear rims
Shell construction (deciding aluminum, or fiberglass/foam?)
Progress:
-stripped to bare frame
-solid axle spring hangers mounted
-85 axle aquired, painted, pending knuckle rebuild/ifs hubs
-4wd trans crossmember mounts fabbed
-took 15" out of center of frame, and added to rear. (Rv manufacturer really botched the frame)
-spring over on rear axle
My latest project is an 86 toyota motorhome - which was converted to a flatbed before i purchased it. It has 66k miles, a FF rear axle, and a great running 22re. I should also mention, im a huge toyota fan, ived owned over a dozen toyota trucks, and have tons of parts stashed away, as well as a rotted 94 4x4 with only 87k.
Purpose:
I intend on leaving fall 2021 to live on the road for 4-6 months, i intend on shower, heat, and kitchenette, as well as solar. I also would like to be able to haul my ktm 300xcw.
Plans:
Strip to bare frame
SAS w/hi steer and tacoma brakes
5 speed
Frame modifications (rv manufacturer botched it)
Spring over on rear axle
10ft camper body, with 4ft cab over.
Unknown:
What to do with rear rims
Shell construction (deciding aluminum, or fiberglass/foam?)
Progress:
-stripped to bare frame
-solid axle spring hangers mounted
-85 axle aquired, painted, pending knuckle rebuild/ifs hubs
-4wd trans crossmember mounts fabbed
-took 15" out of center of frame, and added to rear. (Rv manufacturer really botched the frame)
-spring over on rear axle
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