You: You're someone who thrives on taking the road a little less traveled, who wants to try something new, and doesn't want to drive yet another sprinter. You get stoked when people give you honks and nods of approval as you pass by. A ******** eating grin will spread across your face when someone across from you at the gas station hollers “that thing is SICK”.
The mobile ski cabin is here and ready for its next era of adventures: think cozy nights by the fire sipping hot toddies as you hang in the lot after a long day, your gear drying and getting ready for the next day. Ski resorts not your thing? No problem, because this 4 wheel drive machine will get you anywhere you want to go, the Sunrader is solid on snowy roads and will get you up any FSR your heart desires to explore. Snow falling elsewhere? Hop on the highway and comfortably cruise 65mph to chase pow with your home already with you. Every detail and component was installed with snowy backcountry adventures in mind.
We’ve lived and worked out of this home for 5+ week stints comfortably, played games around the table with 6 friends while we waited out a rain storm, and cooked gourmet meals in the ample kitchen space. For a vehicle that fits easily into parking spots and still gets 12mpg, you’ll be shocked at how large and comfortable this thing is. This rig has incredible storage capacity - there are so many pockets, hanging hooks, and cabinets - you won’t have any issues planning a gear-heavy trip.
1981 Toyota pickup front end mated to 21 foot 1983 Toyota Sunrader (done by previous owner). Since we purchased the vehicle over 7 years ago, everything and I mean everything has been examined, fixed, replaced, and upgraded, as needed. All mechanical work performed by local shop. Over 80K invested in this project. All she needs is a paint job!
Located outside of Seattle, WA.
Truck:
The mobile ski cabin is here and ready for its next era of adventures: think cozy nights by the fire sipping hot toddies as you hang in the lot after a long day, your gear drying and getting ready for the next day. Ski resorts not your thing? No problem, because this 4 wheel drive machine will get you anywhere you want to go, the Sunrader is solid on snowy roads and will get you up any FSR your heart desires to explore. Snow falling elsewhere? Hop on the highway and comfortably cruise 65mph to chase pow with your home already with you. Every detail and component was installed with snowy backcountry adventures in mind.
We’ve lived and worked out of this home for 5+ week stints comfortably, played games around the table with 6 friends while we waited out a rain storm, and cooked gourmet meals in the ample kitchen space. For a vehicle that fits easily into parking spots and still gets 12mpg, you’ll be shocked at how large and comfortable this thing is. This rig has incredible storage capacity - there are so many pockets, hanging hooks, and cabinets - you won’t have any issues planning a gear-heavy trip.
1981 Toyota pickup front end mated to 21 foot 1983 Toyota Sunrader (done by previous owner). Since we purchased the vehicle over 7 years ago, everything and I mean everything has been examined, fixed, replaced, and upgraded, as needed. All mechanical work performed by local shop. Over 80K invested in this project. All she needs is a paint job!
Located outside of Seattle, WA.
Truck:
- Engine/transmission
- Rebuilt Chevy 5.3L Vortec fuel injected V8, 10k miles
- 4-speed automatic transmission: Model: 4L60E
- Transfer case out of 1991 chevy suburban
- Steering/Suspension/frame
- Toyota high seer conversion, power steering (red head), with double steering stabilizers
- 3” HD lift, custom leaf springs front and rear, rear say bar from F450 , Bilstein shocks
- Rear GM 1 ton rear axle (rated for 7400 lbs)
- 4 wheel disc brakes out of tundra
- 35 gallon fuel tank from chevy 2500 Van
- 4.56 gears, 4wd, 32” tires (BF Goodrich Ko2’s LT 265/70/R16) with full size spare
- Frame reinforced and tow extension added to tow 3000lbs
- Corrosion resistant frame paint
- New Exhaust system
- 2 24” storage boxes in rear
- roof rack
- Other
- LED lights front and back
- Backup camera
- Cloth Seats from 2000’s Tacoma with seat heaters
- New gauges and stereo
- Sound deadening added with vinyl flooring
- Structural:
- Replaced subfloor with ¾” marine grade plywood (done by Northwest Coach in Tacoma)
- Fiberglass shell stripped down, added 2x2 framing and R 12 1.5” insulation
- Interior
- 21' total length, 7' x 12' floor plan (6' tall ceiling) with full size mattress in cabover
- Kitchen with dual burner stoke, cabinets, and sink with hot water on demand
- Composting toilet and wet bath
- Seating for up to 6
- Sleeping for 3 adults plus 1 child
- Custom cabinets
- 2 laguna moveable tables
- LP flooring
- Cedar siding
- Custom cushions and mattress
- Plenty of storage
- Systems:
- Propane 2 burner stove
- Sink with hot water on demand
- Dometic fridge
- Battle Born LiOn electrical system- 200 AH
- 2 100AH batteries
- DC isolated charger
- AC charger for plugin
- Interior LED lighting
- 2 MaxAir fans
- 3 separate light circuits, with dimmable lights over bed
- outside porch light near entrance door
- Airtronic D4 gasoline heater plumbed to main gas tank
- Marine small wood stove
- New water system
- 30 gallon tank (inside) with inside shower, outside shower, inside sink, and on demand propane water heater
- 2 20 gallon propane tanks with external access door
- 7 gallon removable gray water tank for sink, shower drains below camper
- Composting toilet
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