Extreme Expedition Vehicle

[WOLFMAN1]

 

[militarysteel]

i like what you did with the windshield and wipers,

 

[JR]

of the inside

 

[Kohburn]

i like what you did with the windshield and wipers,

I didn't even notice that thill mentioned.

I suppose if you can't get the stock ones to seal up nice and tight then this is a really good alternative.

 

[BigWill1276]

That is sweet. I'm trying to figure out something that I can remove when not in use. Sell the toy hauler and only have the deuce with a slide in camper. Do you have pics of the build? Looks rugged.

 

[Seth_O]

Love the fog/running lights recessed in the bumper. Think I am going to borrow that......

 

[Medic5050]

That is a fantastic build. You did some awesome fab work, truck included. Please, a tour of the inside, and a step-by-step photo build w/ explinations on the site would be greatly appreciated. The flat windsheild, the recessed bumper lights, and the box build in general would be worthy pictoral write-up's.

Thanks for posting such a fine piece of equipment.

 

[unclemikey]

Looks good!, need more pics. Keep the updates comming in, looking forward to see more!

 

[mrmikolyski]

I agree, would love to see some interior pics.

Please post pics of the interior, I am dying to see how cool that is.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Congratulations !

You have successfully teased and tantalized the troops.

Please post the website as soon as it's available, otherwise the troops shall become tormented. And that ain't no purty sight.

 

[TigerHawk]

More pictures please!

 

[The Gimlis]

Ok, ok! Here are some interior shots for you all! It involved climbing on the sink, hanging in and out the door, and some rather rude positions to get everything in but there you go.

Here's some of the mods we have done:

Cab - new seats (woohoo!), single windshield, new wipers, frames around the door windows (why didn't they put these on originally?), stereo, soundproofing floor and firewall, new boots on all shifters, carpet, shortened (5") steering column.

RV part - Bunk beds, dinette, stove/oven, sink, stainless steel backsplash, flat screen tv, DVD, surround sound, composite granite counter top, custom cabinet for sink and stove/oven, other cabinets oak also, hardwood floor, bathroom (with shower, sink and toilet), full paneling, refrig, hot water heater, all holding tanks, access to cab from RV, aluminum access ladder with helper spring (nice!). RV has it's own heater as well, one propane, and one that runs off the truck radiator to keep the RV warm while traveling.

We have solar for house and truck batteries, propane and a small generator that sits under the driver side door. No power worries at all.

There's a small fold up deck on the very back for extra storage, roof access and the roof is structurally sound to allow you to hang out up there. There are several storage areas accessible from the outside.

Although you guys saw the single windshield, you all missed the exhaust! We rerouted it along the frame and it ends behind the passenger side rear mudflap and has a muffler. Great for smoking out bicyclists and convertibles.

Please see that I have another thread coming up shortly with more pics and some details.

Thanks for the Kudos, too. We appreciate it!

 

[donttreadonmebmg]

OMG I want one!!!
top notch!!!

 

[asgtoolman]

OK-Where were the interior shots REALLY taken? Your condo somewhere or the interior of someone's private jet?
BEAUTIFUL! Wait that word isn't supposed to go with MV!

 

[bigugh20]

Outstanding build. It looks as if it belongs on the truck.

 

[The Gimlis]

Here's some more various pics for you.

The frame is 1 1/2" steel tube with what my supplier calls "paintable galvanized" 20 gauge sheet metal skin, riveted onto the framework. All paneling, most of the trim and other pieces are riveted also, so no worries about screws coming undone. The roof is 1/8" aluminum diamond plate, one continuous weld down the center. We decided on aluminum to reduce the weight up so high.

The hardest part of this project was figuring the wiring and plumbing and what had to go where and when before something else went in. We have a couple advantages - first we have a metal fabrication shop. Second, we have already converted a school bus into a motorhome. With Mr. Gimli's 30+ years of construction background, it wasn't really that difficult. Biggest problem was time and money and a lack of both. Over all build was about 6-7 months, usually in between jobs, after work and weekends.

Here is a little secret - we ended up with an older cabover camper which we canibalized for some of the parts - stove, sink, some windows, cushions and the like. The flooring was on sale, other bits and pieces came from close outs, damaged merchandise, etc. That's not an RV refrig, guys, its a Home Depot "bar" refrig that runs on 110 (solar panels thru inverter - works great!). RV refrig that is elect & propane - over $1000. 110 volt refrig - less that $200.

Honestly, we did not know if our idea would translate into a viable, useable and safe rig, so we kept the budget as low as possible. Well, it has performed beyond our expectations.

Unexpectedly, we have found two different individuals that are interested in us building them the same sort of set up. Didn't know it would become a business! We are also working on a design for a "slide in" box, and a design for building an RV set up on a persons' own chassis (other than a deuce). That's another reason I am getting a website - to promote these RV's.

If you guys have any more questions, let me know and we'll try to answer as best as we can, but we can't give away our "trade secrets"!

 

[maynard83]

That is just awesome. Do you guys plan on adding super single wheels or keep this as is?

 

[maynard83]

is that the propane tank over the cab or the water heater? Sorry if you already stated what it was.

 

[The Gimlis]

Yes, Maynard83, good eye - that is the propane tank. It works good, but on the next one, we may set it up a bit different. Right now you have to watch those big tree limbs! Oh yeah, Mr Gimli says to tell you that we have a remote fill right by the passenger door so that one does not need to climb up there to fill the propane tank.

donttreadonmebmg, we can build you one......!! Let us know!!!

 

[6x6guy]

Real nice job.