This all started because after 20 years (I have owned it 10 and converted it when I got it) and 150K miles, it is becoming a maintenance nightmare.
I did the conversion myself .... took almost a year ... most of it part time ... a steep learning curve.
I just had about 5 problems in a row ... and I am still looking at things like broken engine studs (had this problem 3 times now on the Ford V10)... a slipping transmission .... and some major rust damage (I keep patching holes but the entire basement is rusted out.
I just put two ABS sensors in the front wheels ... I had to find them on ebay as they are now obsolete.
I wanted to convert a bus but I am afraid I will be getting into the same obsolete part problems I have now.
If this was a trailer, I might just be able to fix things like the furnace (just put one in last year) and keep it on the road.
Plus, we need to tow a trailer and wheelchair mini van ... not fun loading and unloading it.
I "think" pulling a trailer with a full size wheelchair van might be a bit easier ... never had a trailer before.
The van would be in good shape as it would be new (again, I need to think about this now as our van is dying ... rust holes the size of my fist) so I need to think if we want another mini van or a full size van.
Yes, lots of work but I am a machinist by trade and have a lot of tools like mig/tig welders here at home.
i just finished ... well almost finished ... building a wheelchair accessible house. Too several years but did most of it myself. We lived onsite for 3 years while we built ... -30 deg in VT !!!! Not ideal but we did it.
I even built the elevator ... the mast off of a forklift ... rated at 3000 lbs ... works great!
Anyway .... this is what has me looking at the travel trailer idea.
I am interesting in things like construction ... roof .... I just see pros and cons in every idea I have.
Thanks .... Mike
