Expedition camper built on an Oskosh airport fire truck

[David_in_TX]

17.5 tons!

http://www.steelwheels4x4.com/

 

[haven]

More here

http://www.rvwest.com/journeys/isitatankoranrv.php

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11060

 

[kerry]

Is the current owner of that rig on this forum?

 

[6Pins]

I was curious about the sale price. Looks like it was recently sold, but a price they didn't think was sufficient. I guess they set the reserve too low? Anybody have any details?

 

[West Coast Mags]

I'd bet if the interior colors were something neutral like a white or a tan, and the exterior was "expo white" that it would have fetched much more. Plus BJ might not exactly be the right marketplace for something like that.

 

[kerry]

I was curious about the sale price. Looks like it was recently sold, but a price they didn't think was sufficient. I guess they set the reserve too low? Anybody have any details?

I thought it sold for around $40k.

 

[HINO SG]

I'd bet if the interior colors were something neutral like a white or a tan, and the exterior was "expo white" that it would have fetched much more. Plus BJ might not exactly be the right marketplace for something like that.

I thought the interor was a little intense, but interesting. Don't think it would bother me.

On one hand- jeez is that thing overbuilt.

On the other hand, kind of a cool design, but, jeez that thing is overbuilt.

I'll pass.

 

[RHINO]

i remember that rig,,, overbuilt is an understatement, thats ready for the fall of society.

 

[kerry]

i remember that rig,,, overbuilt is an understatement, thats ready for the fall of society.

Prescient?

 

[tamangel]

its Draco..

http://www.travelchannel.com/Video_&_Photos/Video_Detail?videoRef=TITLE615

Mike

 

[6Pins]

I thought it sold for around $40k.

If you click on their website you see this banner:

SOLD: [if you can call it a sale] January 19, 2008 for $45,000 by Barrett-Jackson. Great Job [NOT!!]

I was just curious for some background on that. Usually there is the option for a reserve price.

 

[2008F450]

When Barrett jackson does their big January auction in Arizona they do it as a no reserve auction. I dont know why. maybe because its on Speed channel. They pride themselves on getting the most money for vehicles at that auction.

 

[roscoFJ73]

Kind of cool but overblown. Bathroom tiles would be the 1st thing I would throw in the bin.
Probably could have used a standard motorhome with a wheelchair ramp

6mpg h/way and 4 mpg offroad is pretty heavy for long trips

 

[tamangel]

sold for $48.4K

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/search.aspx?aid=283&st=1&lot=1263

change auction to Scottsdale 2008, search, then find lot # 1263

Mike

 

[spencyg]

Unfortunately, I'm not surprised that they got so little for the rig. It is just too customized for a very specific need/usage. And I agree...the tile work, although impressive, is extreme and suits only a particular style. I'd certainly think twice before dropping huge dollars on it..I'd much sooner buy a proven rig (MOG, MANN, SCANIA, etc) that has both history and a more generic layout. Just my $0.02.

Spence

ps: I'm fully aware that I own a rig that probably falls into the same category as theirs....I love it and that's all that matters for now.