Motorhome conversion

portscanner wrote:
I am guessing why you dont want to drive a motorhome. I am guessing that as a consultant, you want/need something smaller when you go on site. I am in the same business.

Exactly.

portscanner wrote:
1. What are you going to use as a tow vehicle? (make/model/year/engine)

I have a 1996 Ford Explorer XLT with a 4.0L V6.

portscanner wrote:
2. What are you looking for in space/amenities/features on the RV, i.e. queen size bed, dry bath, must have space for a table and chair for work area, etc

A full size bed at minimum, preferably a full size fridge, living area/office space and room to move comfortably.

portscanner wrote:
3. What hookups will you have when you park, i.e. you would park at a campground with full hookups? will you be at your customer where you only have water? or only have electricity? This will determine what sort of holding tanks, fresh water tanks, generator etc you will need.

I was going to look into mobile home parks, to see if they'd let me park on a month-to-month basis.

portscanner wrote:
4. What is your budget?

Under $2000. Most of the mods will be done by my own hands.

portscanner wrote:
Although it is technically possible to tow an old motor home 4 down (i.e. on its own wheels), remove the engine and transmission, set up the drive axle to free wheel or replace it, rig up a tow bar and (VERY important) set up a braking system, you are going to need a heck of a truck to do it safely.

The weight itself shouldn't be an issues (except when braking)... why would I need such a large truck? Shouldn't a 4.0L V6 SUV be able to handle it?

portscanner wrote:
On top of that, I would expect (and this is not an insult to LEO's out there) lots of questions and stops by the highway patrol checking to see if your rig is safe.

portscanner wrote:
It sounds like you are a "hands on" sort of guy and looking to save a little bit of money. Let me suggest two different options:

1. Do some shopping for a used "U-Haul" truck or school bus with a good running drive train. Build living quarters in the back and tow your daily driver behind (either 4 down, dolly, or trailer) Do a little research on school bus conversions. Lots of good information out there on how to make your own motor home. You dont have to buy the biggest truck or school bus out there. Get one that fits your size.

I suppose that would work... if I can find a cheap enough box truck. U-hauls tend to be out of my price range though.

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