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Mike Yager 07-18-2006 03:43 PM

I didn't want to mess up Kirks dump valve discussion. So i started a new one for my truck

Weights:
GVRW is 18k per door sticker (17980#)

Empty 12k (11850# per old registration)
2 passangers + luggage 500#
jeep weighs ~4200#
1000# RV build
300# Fudge

The construction of the box alum. floor is a 'IIII' type mini I beam looking extrusion that run crossways. Im planning to add a few reinforcments under where the jeep tire sits to help deal with any possible spot loading.

I plan to keep a rough tally of the materials im removing for windows and doors vs what im adding. Plus an actual certified scale weight when im done.

The chassis is 9"x3" Channel so I think it can handle it to the limit. If im over, im over, ill start cutting https://www.truckhome.com/infopop/emo...icon_smile.gif I've planed that need be ill cut the 'garage' off and have it open (or possiblly a partial garage)

https://rv.yager.net/interior/floor-plan.jpg

Does 1k sound optomistic for a 7.5'x7.5' cabin?

THe plan is for a 12" raised secion for the mini-kitchen and sitting area. This will allow for storage compartments and make better use of the 8' tall box. Im planning 2x4 w/ plywood construction for that. The cabinest will be simple 2x? with panneling with lightweight doors etc..

I've got a 16gal water tank, and need to figure out a similer sized drain tank. Pluming will be a sink and eventually a utility sink will be placed on the floor in the back to serve as a shower and dish basin.

Ideas??

Travis Q 07-20-2006 07:44 PM

Have you factored in anything for things like a small fridge, microwave, A/C, or generator? There are some small versions available that would work well, but the RV versions of these appliances would require a natural gas source, which would also add weight. If you go with all electric appliances, you would eliminate the need for the natural gas tank, but would need a slightly bigger genset to run everything. Heat is a consideration too...if you go electric, you could use an electric toe space heater which would do a great job of heating the whole living space. What are you gonna be doing with this thing?

Mike Yager 07-21-2006 07:33 PM

I guess I should tell you the plans and some reasons behind them. Basically I drag my jeep with me all around the east coast and hopefully out west. I used to tow a 16' trailer with an 01 PSD and just found I had a POS truck and it sucked gas as a DD (dailyu driver) I really didn't like towing as it just never seemed optimal. Literally forced to tent camp, or drag a slide in camper. Seen a u-haul build up on a 4x4 site and happened to find one locally forsale in good shape.

Anyway, yes have considered all the things i can do. 80% of the time ill be camping at an site with hook ups ar at least elec. Most places have fair bath houses so full on plubing isnt a requirment. We come back from 4x4-ing filthy so basic acomodations are better than tent (aka none) accomodations. Plan for a small microwave, mini fridge. I have a small window A/C unit ill be hanign in the partition wall inside, into the 'garage' area at the rear. I have plans to add things as the project progresses, but day 1 will be dry/cool sleeping.


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