2003 MB Cruiser (near) Complete Rebuild
Hey all - long time lurker, but I finally have something to share.
The wife and I had been enjoying a 2003 Forest River MB Cruiser that was approaching it's 10th birthday and looking a little tired. I had the tools, I had the shop, I got in way over my head.
It took weeks and weeks to pull it off, but I completely gutted and renovated our little class B. I've been a woodworker for years, so it seemed a do-able project - but I don't know if I would ever do it again! I was surprised at how differently things are built in an RV. I know many trade-offs are made to save weight, but I rebuilt it how I thought was "right", and in the end, I took it to the CAT scale and I only added about 250 pounds to it. This site and others were valuable during the process. It was my first time doing something like this, so I'm sure I made some mistakes. I'd be interested to hear what others think.
It's part carpentry, part plumbing, part electrical, part woodworking, and all cherry.
Lots of pictures of the RV in the process, and when completed, at this link (the link is mine, and it's safe) The RV Remodel.
Now, the wife is after me to get the outside looking as good as the inside - but I'll have to shop that out. I know my limits.
Enjoy! And thanks for all the help you didn't even know you were giving me!
The wife and I had been enjoying a 2003 Forest River MB Cruiser that was approaching it's 10th birthday and looking a little tired. I had the tools, I had the shop, I got in way over my head.
It took weeks and weeks to pull it off, but I completely gutted and renovated our little class B. I've been a woodworker for years, so it seemed a do-able project - but I don't know if I would ever do it again! I was surprised at how differently things are built in an RV. I know many trade-offs are made to save weight, but I rebuilt it how I thought was "right", and in the end, I took it to the CAT scale and I only added about 250 pounds to it. This site and others were valuable during the process. It was my first time doing something like this, so I'm sure I made some mistakes. I'd be interested to hear what others think.
It's part carpentry, part plumbing, part electrical, part woodworking, and all cherry.
Lots of pictures of the RV in the process, and when completed, at this link (the link is mine, and it's safe) The RV Remodel.
Now, the wife is after me to get the outside looking as good as the inside - but I'll have to shop that out. I know my limits.
Enjoy! And thanks for all the help you didn't even know you were giving me!
