Does it exist?
12-26-2012, 06:39 PM
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Does it exist?
Does this exist?
If not, can it be built for a reasonable cost on an existing truck/toter?
Looking for a toter, or equally suitable truck, that can have a smallish lounge/head space accessed from the cab and has a 12' or larger garage area on the rear. Can be a rear-hitch only type tow vehicle.
We are going to use it to attend events all over in 2013 and intend to take our two choppers everywhere we go. Need the ability to relax, sleep and keep rolling without extra stops for restroom, beverages,etc. It needs to be short enough to haul at least a 38-40' boat on trailer(maybe driveguard) and still be under max length restrictions. Has to qualify for RV status for licensing issues and drivability.
GEICO team has a truck that sort fits the description and was built on an older platform and for a reasonable budget.
Thanks for any ideas or leads.
If not, can it be built for a reasonable cost on an existing truck/toter?
Looking for a toter, or equally suitable truck, that can have a smallish lounge/head space accessed from the cab and has a 12' or larger garage area on the rear. Can be a rear-hitch only type tow vehicle.
We are going to use it to attend events all over in 2013 and intend to take our two choppers everywhere we go. Need the ability to relax, sleep and keep rolling without extra stops for restroom, beverages,etc. It needs to be short enough to haul at least a 38-40' boat on trailer(maybe driveguard) and still be under max length restrictions. Has to qualify for RV status for licensing issues and drivability.
GEICO team has a truck that sort fits the description and was built on an older platform and for a reasonable budget.
Thanks for any ideas or leads.
12-26-2012, 07:33 PM
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http://powerhousecoach.com/
If you go to their site and look under their "Floor Plan" section, you can see if any of their designs catch your eye.
They are not small nor cheap, but they look very interesting.
Good luck!
If you go to their site and look under their "Floor Plan" section, you can see if any of their designs catch your eye.
They are not small nor cheap, but they look very interesting.
Good luck!
12-26-2012, 08:03 PM
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http://powerhousecoach.com/
If you go to their site and look under their "Floor Plan" section, you can see if any of their designs catch your eye.
They are not small nor cheap, but they look very interesting.
Good luck!
If you go to their site and look under their "Floor Plan" section, you can see if any of their designs catch your eye.
They are not small nor cheap, but they look very interesting.
Good luck!
12-26-2012, 11:08 PM
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OP, I like your idea and hope you figure something out. They do make them, and they do cost a lot of money!
Good luck
12-26-2012, 11:14 PM
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There is a reason why conversion vans lost interest. They are about as comfortable a driving position as a UPS truck. Same goes with the van front anythings. I got my fill of them driving ambulances and USAF vehicles for years.
I'd look for an older cabover semi that has been re-everything'd to be a garage/camper/toter. I've seen a few of them, and they are sweet. I recommend the cabover as they tend to have decent turning radiuses and the cabover design will save you length vs. anything with the engine out in front.
Plus, then you can get yourself a Monkey and call yourselves BJ & the Bear.
Or...
Something like Tom A's or Kenny's trucks would probably work if fully fitted with enclosed garage vs. open deck auto transport. You might also look into something custom that carries the bikes at a 45* angle up a ramp to save length. With a full height "box", you might could also have the bikes down low and bunks overhead.
I'd look for an older cabover semi that has been re-everything'd to be a garage/camper/toter. I've seen a few of them, and they are sweet. I recommend the cabover as they tend to have decent turning radiuses and the cabover design will save you length vs. anything with the engine out in front.
Plus, then you can get yourself a Monkey and call yourselves BJ & the Bear.
Or...
Something like Tom A's or Kenny's trucks would probably work if fully fitted with enclosed garage vs. open deck auto transport. You might also look into something custom that carries the bikes at a 45* angle up a ramp to save length. With a full height "box", you might could also have the bikes down low and bunks overhead.
Last edited by Sydwayz; 12-26-2012 at 11:20 PM.
