1999 Ford E-350 4x4 class c camper

[scottwstevenson]

The seller happened to leave out the fact that the passenger side front corner on the overhead cab portion has peeled away leaving a large gap for any water to freely enter. I would guess most of that passenger overhang is completely rotted out. You can see it in the photos on the CL ad.

4x4 Class C 22 foot Ford Tioga - rvs - by owner - vehicle automotive...

1999 Ford E-350 Tioga 22C 58xxx miles 800 trouble free miles on the 4x4 conversion en counting. Another little guy sliding into all the good spots at 22’ long. Professionally converted to 4 wheel...

denver.craigslist.org

FWIW, although I don't see it mentioned in description, that ad shows at least 4 different vehicles, judging by paint job (various similar models) and dually / single wheel status.

Here's the OP's website, which features those same vehicles. https://continental-conversions.business.site/#gallery

Observation: The above website lacks a lot of detail (as of this post), like an actual address, details of conversion, etc. He could just be a local word of mouth guy, of course.

Maybe Zach ( @Continental Conversions ) can address this?... (Just trying to help!!!)

Dually Tioga DRW with swoosh logo



Coachman Catalina with SRW:

Minnie Winnie with DRW:


Itasca DRW:



-S

 

[Continental Conversions]

Maybe I'm missing something, but this seems like a decent deal. Looks like a ujoint 4x4 conversion w/ the front leaf springs and bumper, no?

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dont think your missing much, not much gets missed on this page!! ha the outside of the camper is beat, it needs some love and that is reflected on the price. if this was a pristine exterior it would bring another $10k++.
thanks for the input MR. yankee

 

[Continental Conversions]

Is it Winterized? Heat water tank, waste tank, water lines? What kind of heater, diesel, propane, BTUs? Looks nice, thanks.

yes it is fully winterized, all factory components inside. hot water heater, waste tank and water lines are all original. it runs a propane furnace. works well but could use some new ducting throughout as previous owner used tape to make alot of connection....

 

[Continental Conversions]

The seller happened to leave out the fact that the passenger side front corner on the overhead cab portion has peeled away leaving a large gap for any water to freely enter. I would guess most of that passenger overhang is completely rotted out. You can see it in the photos on the CL ad.

4x4 Class C 22 foot Ford Tioga - rvs - by owner - vehicle automotive...

1999 Ford E-350 Tioga 22C 58xxx miles 800 trouble free miles on the 4x4 conversion en counting. Another little guy sliding into all the good spots at 22’ long. Professionally converted to 4 wheel...

denver.craigslist.org

senior crop duster, its not that i am trying to hide it, if i was i would take better pics. come on man its not that hard now a days to hide ********. i noted multiple times on this ad and on craigslist the exterior is in rough shape, but all interior is dry an clean (not rotted). the above cab sleeper part recently peeled back and we haven't fixed it yet. if this was a clean exterior the camper would be listed reflecting that. $60k++ it needs love, we did the undercarriage and are COMPLETELY confident in that. We dont specialize in interiors and never will, we stay in our lane making "affordable" 4x4 campers and leave interiors for the next owners imagination.

 

[Continental Conversions]

FWIW, although I don't see it mentioned in description, that ad shows at least 4 different vehicles, judging by paint job (various similar models) and dually / single wheel status.

Here's the OP's website, which features those same vehicles. https://continental-conversions.business.site/#gallery

Observation: The above website lacks a lot of detail (as of this post), like an actual address, details of conversion, etc. He could just be a local word of mouth guy, of course.

Maybe Zach ( @Continental Conversions ) can address this?... (Just trying to help!!!)

Dually Tioga DRW with swoosh logo
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Coachman Catalina with SRW:
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Minnie Winnie with DRW:
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Itasca DRW:
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-S

Mr. Scott, thanks for your time, looks like you did some recognizance! ha, those are previous campers i have owned and upfitted. this tioga and all of them have been DRW and i typically like a good story with a camper (one owner, low miles, stored inside or whatever) to buy and build it. the catalina was pictured before i got the inner dual/s on. Although i am not a big presence like some, we take a lot of pride in the work we do to these campers. we typically do not do interiors (maybe 1 per year) and we dont specilize in exteriors as you can see in the tioga, i do not try and hide these blemishes and am completely transparent with the conditions of the exteriors.
as far as lack of information, that is how i prefer to do business at this time and with how the world is. to many sharks and wolves out there, although i have alot of lead in my corner i prefer to build these campers my way and sell them how i like as well. we have built many campers and pride ourselves in the drivability and beefiness, not the condition of how winnebego built them in the 90's.

 

[scottwstevenson]

Mr. Scott, thanks for your time, looks like you did some recognizance! ha, those are previous campers i have owned and upfitted. this tioga and all of them have been DRW and i typically like a good story with a camper (one owner, low miles, stored inside or whatever) to buy and build it. the catalina was pictured before i got the inner dual/s on. Although i am not a big presence like some, we take a lot of pride in the work we do to these campers. we typically do not do interiors (maybe 1 per year) and we dont specilize in exteriors as you can see in the tioga, i do not try and hide these blemishes and am completely transparent with the conditions of the exteriors.
as far as lack of information, that is how i prefer to do business at this time and with how the world is. to many sharks and wolves out there, although i have alot of lead in my corner i prefer to build these campers my way and sell them how i like as well. we have built many campers and pride ourselves in the drivability and beefiness, not the condition of how winnebego built them in the 90's.

Hey Zach!

Yes, glad you took my post as it was intended - for informational purposes.

Ah, so you're finished products is always a dually, ie., you're not doing super singles(?)...

I can respect your transparency!

It sounds like you are a word of mouth guy, which is how I do my business, too, mainly (albeit I'm working on the Internet so to speak).

Do you have a list of standard parts / strategies you employ, such as matching axles / springs to actually curb weight, specific shocks, spring, bumpers, etc. you add in?...

I think folks are wanting to compare what you do with the other better known 4x4 outfitters (Ujoint, Quigley, et al.).

-Scott

C

 

[Continental Conversions]

Hey Zach!

Yes, glad you took my post as it was intended - for informational purposes.

Ah, so you're finished products is always a dually, ie., you're not doing super singles(?)...

I can respect your transparency!

It sounds like you are a word of mouth guy, which is how I do my business, too, mainly (albeit I'm working on the Internet so to speak).

Do you have a list of standard parts / strategies you employ, such as matching axles / springs to actually curb weight, specific shocks, spring, bumpers, etc. you add in?...

I think folks are wanting to compare what you do with the other better known 4x4 outfitters (Ujoint, Quigley, et al.).

-Scott

C

Ah yes, The elusive and anticipated introduction ha. I’ve touched in on a couple of our campers that have came across the EP forums to help where I can, but I am not a big tech guy.

We don’t build many campers but hope to in the future and I like to own and experience each one prior to it moving on as much as possible to find the crap (and maybe enjoy a tit). With that, I stand behind the work we do 100% and TRY to find clean, good story units but I can’t stand behind the structure of these tin can class c’s. Each one has its bits and bolts I express to anyone that is actually interested. But tend to shine the light elsewhere in the ad’s. I believe they are priced accurately based off the fabrication, ride quality and give a f$$k we offer and take the needed TLC into consideration.

Builds aren’t limited to dually but that’s all we have done in the camper realm as of late. All builds do have similar packages with spring weight specific leafs, custom valved shocks for the application. Geared and trussed pre superduty D60’s with upgraded brakes OE rod ends and custom track bars. Occasionally we will do high steer, custom sway bars or kingpins depending size and weight of camper. Reputable manufacturers for all mentioned above that we don’t build in house.


We definitely stand on the shoulders of them big guy pioneers to see we’re to go but also believe strongly in our platform. Using both of there successes and backbone structural designs in our dna. I’d let almost anyone drive one of our campers at anytime. Other than windy days. Nobody like them. Ha

-Zachary

 

[scottwstevenson]

Ah yes, The elusive and anticipated introduction ha. I’ve touched in on a couple of our campers that have came across the EP forums to help where I can, but I am not a big tech guy.

We don’t build many campers but hope to in the future and I like to own and experience each one prior to it moving on as much as possible to find the crap (and maybe enjoy a tit). With that, I stand behind the work we do 100% and TRY to find clean, good story units but I can’t stand behind the structure of these tin can class c’s. Each one has its bits and bolts I express to anyone that is actually interested. But tend to shine the light elsewhere in the ad’s. I believe they are priced accurately based off the fabrication, ride quality and give a f$$k we offer and take the needed TLC into consideration.

Builds aren’t limited to dually but that’s all we have done in the camper realm as of late. All builds do have similar packages with spring weight specific leafs, custom valved shocks for the application. Geared and trussed pre superduty D60’s with upgraded brakes OE rod ends and custom track bars. Occasionally we will do high steer, custom sway bars or kingpins depending size and weight of camper. Reputable manufacturers for all mentioned above that we don’t build in house.


We definitely stand on the shoulders of them big guy pioneers to see we’re to go but also believe strongly in our platform. Using both of there successes and backbone structural designs in our dna. I’d let almost anyone drive one of our campers at anytime. Other than windy days. Nobody like them. Ha

-Zachary

Zachary,

Thanks for the response!

Sounds like you guys are in the foundling stages, relative to the big guys, but are doing your best to do it right! Kudo!

Another, less techie question might be what kinds of challenging terrain your builds have been able to handle over the years(?)...

-Scott

 

[dirtmerchants]

I think 4x4 swapping some of the older E series RVs has a lot of business potential but the RV bodies need to be pristine. Once they're banged up they start leaking. Slapping on tape, sealant, or a gob of fiberglass is not great.

I'm local, UJoint Colorado has set up shop as well. Why would I consider Continental Conversions? Honest question as I've toyed with the idea of 4x4 on my standard body e250.