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LargeMarge · 08-28-2018, 12:02 AM

1997 Ford CF8500 cabover registered as RV, towing a
1980 Utility 40x8 OTR reefer registered as RV.

We initiated this project with our REQUIREMENTS.

We need cargo carrying capacity far exceeding typical RV axles and tires and landing gear. According to the ID plate, our trailer is rated to twenty-seven ton... so we have that covered.

We need all aluminum, without wood walls or floor.

We need the structural integrity of a commercial chassis, without a mish-mash of plywood and staples.

We need to engineer and build the components into the design. This way, we can troubleshoot and / or isolate components while maintaining use of the rest of our home.

We need a vehicle with year-round capabilities. The typical RV is designed for occasional weekend use in moderate climes.

We have the capacity to carry around five ton of water.

With the PV system we designed and built, we are self-reliant. We have no need for RV parks.

Our favorite camp spots are in remote Baja. Drive out onto those perfect beaches, no other humans for weeks.

So, gearhead94, could a good place for you to start be your REQUIREMENTS?

08-28-2018, 12:02 AM	#7
LargeMarge Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Rosarito Posts: 45	1997 Ford CF8500 cabover registered as RV, towing a 1980 Utility 40x8 OTR reefer registered as RV. We initiated this project with our REQUIREMENTS. We need cargo carrying capacity far exceeding typical RV axles and tires and landing gear. According to the ID plate, our trailer is rated to twenty-seven ton... so we have that covered. We need all aluminum, without wood walls or floor. We need the structural integrity of a commercial chassis, without a mish-mash of plywood and staples. We need to engineer and build the components into the design. This way, we can troubleshoot and / or isolate components while maintaining use of the rest of our home. We need a vehicle with year-round capabilities. The typical RV is designed for occasional weekend use in moderate climes. We have the capacity to carry around five ton of water. With the PV system we designed and built, we are self-reliant. We have no need for RV parks. Our favorite camp spots are in remote Baja. Drive out onto those perfect beaches, no other humans for weeks. So, gearhead94, could a good place for you to start be your REQUIREMENTS?