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Host F550 4X4 Motorhome Quad Slide 330
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Honestly, I don't think it would be too difficult to graft my motorhome to a chassis cab. The toughest part would be integrating the cab to the coach. Since mine is already fiberglass and aluminum, I think that integration wouldn't be that bad either. Trying to make it look like it belongs in the other hand...
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Yep, I've seen some really nice looking conversions on older HDT's and then some that looked like they just glued shit together. But I thought of your comment when I saw this video.
Jeeps aren’t the only things that empty every pocket.
This rig is parked next to our fifth wheel
This rig is parked next to our fifth wheel
There is always this guy...
https://www.motor1.com/news/364339/custom-gmc-motorhome-6x6/
That seems like too much work. Seems easier to start with a Chassis Cab and do a "little" body work.
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There is a company down in SC I think that does these 4x4 conversions on Class C & B rigs. When you add up the price I don't feel as bad about mine.
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Whoa. That is very cool. My grandfather - who had a green GMC which we all called the “GG” (for Green Giant) - would have loved that thing.
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Got my door mat yesterday and installed the 32" TV in the bedroom today.
New TV looks a lot better in there IMO.
Had some small issues to take care of with the engine and I also had to hunt down the code for the door keyless keypad. Now I can unlock the door without the keys or fob.
Also got new fobs because the rig had only come with one.
I'm taking it in Monday to get the frontend alignment done as the tires are cupping a little bit. Then it's time to get back working on the Jeep.
New TV looks a lot better in there IMO.
Had some small issues to take care of with the engine and I also had to hunt down the code for the door keyless keypad. Now I can unlock the door without the keys or fob.
Also got new fobs because the rig had only come with one.
I'm taking it in Monday to get the frontend alignment done as the tires are cupping a little bit. Then it's time to get back working on the Jeep.
Our '05 vintage 5'er had a deep cabinet for the "tube" tv in the living area. We pushed the screen toward the front of the cabinet.
Yours looks like you could push it toward the front and build extra storage behind it accessible from the closet side.
Yours looks like you could push it toward the front and build extra storage behind it accessible from the closet side.
I have a truck camper with no slides. Before we bought ours we first rented a truck camper without a slide and then rented one with a slide. We knew immediately we didn’t want slides. In a truck camper, the limited additional amount of space they offer just didn’t seem to be worth the trouble, at least to us. I suspect a very large truck camper like a Host makes better use of the space, but it doesn’t fit our lifestyle.
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I had a single slide on my last truck camper, but it was a full wall slide so IMO it really opened up the space. Made moving around in it with a younger one easier but I also didn't carry it on a truck, I had it mounted on a GN trailer.
If you get a camper with opposing slides or a triple slide unit then yep it is a real game changer, but it also adds ton of weight.
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I might look at that. Right now, I think it's got enough storage but as we all know you can't ever have enough.
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My daughter got me this plaque to hang up in the motorhome.
And thanks to @DrDmoney I had to add these taillights. I got two in and the other two will be here next week.
And I added a digital level since I'm alone most of the time, so this makes it easier to level.
And thanks to @DrDmoney I had to add these taillights. I got two in and the other two will be here next week.
And I added a digital level since I'm alone most of the time, so this makes it easier to level.
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Yep I hit the post button by mistake...
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After I ran out of paint today UPS showed up with some more things for the MH.
I got a portable pellet grill/smoker.
And window vent visors. I like being able to crack the windows without rain coming in.
And then some more wall art.
And picked up some plates and glasses from Fred Meyers cause they were 60% off. And a single server coffee maker that was on sale too. And my first mug for the MH.
And the Auto Meter mount for the H&S Mini Max tuner
Also got a steering wheel cover because I was missing the thicker steering wheel that was in my Ram.
And got these hose and power cord storage bins off Amazon.
I got a portable pellet grill/smoker.
And window vent visors. I like being able to crack the windows without rain coming in.
And then some more wall art.
And picked up some plates and glasses from Fred Meyers cause they were 60% off. And a single server coffee maker that was on sale too. And my first mug for the MH.
And the Auto Meter mount for the H&S Mini Max tuner
Also got a steering wheel cover because I was missing the thicker steering wheel that was in my Ram.
And got these hose and power cord storage bins off Amazon.
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15 years of building.
Yep I know people who have worked on a project that long & longer.
I'll expect an invite for some smoked brisket very soon...
The MH is way cool, Rick.
The MH is way cool, Rick.