Saturday, May 26, 2012

Inside our new Four Wheel Camper

We are in the process of modifying our new Four Wheel Camper.  Before we get started, however, we wanted to post a few photos of our Raven shell.

Looking towards the rear on the driver's side and showing the furnace, battery, and propane tank housing.
Passenger's side, showing windows and Luggable Loo.  There is a bench over the wheel-wells on both sides. 

Our slide out, king-size bed!
Many have asked why we chose so few amenities in the camper.  Simply put, we wanted the extra room.  The camper is quite spacious without the couch, dinette, and kitchen tower.  And... as you can see by the photo below... we need all the floor space we can get with our 95-pound Golden!

Floor space... after the addition of Roxanne.
Backpacking on wheels is still our motto... we plan to continue traveling as spartanly as possible during our extended trips.  With our new furnace, however, we will be toasty in below-freezing weather.  The hard-side will also be beneficial in bear country and during long periods of rain.

Our new modifications already include a Luggable Loo to replace our Cleanwaste Pett toilet.  While we were very happy with the Cleanwaste potty, the span of its support legs did not fit into the camper's corner.

Additionally, we are installing a faucet and collapsible sink, modifying the storage, remounting the thermometer, modifying some of the electrical and plumbing, and installing lift assists to the outside of the camper.

Chris Janeway, owner of Rocky Mountain Four Wheel Campers, has been a great help to us during our modification process.  He has gone above and beyond to make our new camper experience exceptional.  Thanks, Chris!

UPDATE 2014:  We have now completed our Four Wheel Camper modifications.  To see what we've done, click here for Part One and continue through Part Four:  Four Wheel Camper modifications

4 comments:

  1. We're curious to read about and see your modifications of the camper. Keep up.

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  2. Hi - Did you have to work on the "floor pack"? If so, I'd appreciate any info you could share. Due to soft spots in the floor and even the wood that sits over the truck bed rails, I have to rebuild all the wooden structure under my FWC Ranger Shell.
    Thanks,
    Tom

    tnscoots@cox.net

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    1. Hi Tom - Sorry for the late response. I am not sure what the "floor pack" is so it is difficult for me to give you a specific response. However, I haven't had any problems with soft spots on my floor or area over the truck bed rails. Mine is 3 years old and I keep it in the garage so I don't expect any deterioration due to weather. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
      Dave

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  3. Thanks for your note, Tom. David will respond to you by email. Best of luck on your remodel!

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