Boomer the Quadravan 4x4 Camper
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Just a couple things.
First, Boomer is in print!!
Issue #7 of OutdoorX4 highlights the DRAM2 adventures from last fall. Will did an awesome job writing the article, and the photos are all the fine work of Ralph. Makes me really look forward to 2015 adventures!
The other thing is that we had some snow yesterday.
Poor Boomer.
SG
First, Boomer is in print!!
Issue #7 of OutdoorX4 highlights the DRAM2 adventures from last fall. Will did an awesome job writing the article, and the photos are all the fine work of Ralph. Makes me really look forward to 2015 adventures!
The other thing is that we had some snow yesterday.
Poor Boomer.
SG
justbecause
perpetually lost
SG, do you have any interior pictures, how the seats and cabinets/kitchen are laid out? I am really leaning towards a b190 (i want a toilet and shower), but I need to be able to eventually put a pair of child seats in, and the 190 sofa isnt conducive to that.
You know, I don't have nearly enough pictures of the interior. This isn't the first time this question has been asked so I really should do something about it.
Here are a few I dug up...
Looking rearward. Kitchen and Toilet room on the passenger side. Goucho on the driver side going all the way to the rear doors.
Upper Bunk Extended. When it is collapsed, there is standing headroom as you enter the passenger rear entry doors. When it is extended, the bed goes over the rear 2 seats and stops at the kitchen counter and upper cabinet.
Outside looking in at the rear entry doors on the passenger side. The rear seats are removed in this picture (this was taken before our our daughters were born). The 3rd and 4th seats go directly behind the driver and passenger seat (folding zip-open organizer was removed to allow this....a noticeable loss in storage space)
Another picture with the rear seating removed. You can see the space that is available for 2 more seats with this picture. Gone are the days of all that extra room! The rear seats are on quick disconnect bases and when we're camped for any longer than a single night in one place, we'll pull the seats out and put them outside under the awning. Our family trip last year to Nova Scotia had us moving constantly, and the seats weren't removed for the duration of the 10 day adventure.
This is the removable seat base design that has proven extremely effective. It is very robust, doesn't move around and is low enough profile that you don't really trip on it if the seats are out. Standing on one of those posts with bare feet isn't recommended though.
Anyway....A bit of an insight into Boomer's interior. I have delusions about tearing the whole interior out and starting again, mostly because the sub floor and carpet need replacement and I'd like to update the interior a bit. Truth be told, without having an indoor space for Boomer to live in over the winter, I'll never have time to really tear the old girl up without being down for an entire summer (or 2).
SG
Here are a few I dug up...
Looking rearward. Kitchen and Toilet room on the passenger side. Goucho on the driver side going all the way to the rear doors.
Upper Bunk Extended. When it is collapsed, there is standing headroom as you enter the passenger rear entry doors. When it is extended, the bed goes over the rear 2 seats and stops at the kitchen counter and upper cabinet.
Outside looking in at the rear entry doors on the passenger side. The rear seats are removed in this picture (this was taken before our our daughters were born). The 3rd and 4th seats go directly behind the driver and passenger seat (folding zip-open organizer was removed to allow this....a noticeable loss in storage space)
Another picture with the rear seating removed. You can see the space that is available for 2 more seats with this picture. Gone are the days of all that extra room! The rear seats are on quick disconnect bases and when we're camped for any longer than a single night in one place, we'll pull the seats out and put them outside under the awning. Our family trip last year to Nova Scotia had us moving constantly, and the seats weren't removed for the duration of the 10 day adventure.
This is the removable seat base design that has proven extremely effective. It is very robust, doesn't move around and is low enough profile that you don't really trip on it if the seats are out. Standing on one of those posts with bare feet isn't recommended though.
Anyway....A bit of an insight into Boomer's interior. I have delusions about tearing the whole interior out and starting again, mostly because the sub floor and carpet need replacement and I'd like to update the interior a bit. Truth be told, without having an indoor space for Boomer to live in over the winter, I'll never have time to really tear the old girl up without being down for an entire summer (or 2).
SG
justbecause
perpetually lost
I really appreciate it. I thought did a good job reading the thread to make sure you hadnt already covered 3rd and 4th passenger seating, but I see I skipped right over it on page 1.
I spent most of the night reading about passengers in an RV; it doesnt look like I can add two more forward facing seats (or a bench) to a b190 without removing all the plumbing under the sofa, and reworking the counter.
while the view from the b190 throne looks appealing, I think a room, like yours, has numerous advantages over
I spent most of the night reading about passengers in an RV; it doesnt look like I can add two more forward facing seats (or a bench) to a b190 without removing all the plumbing under the sofa, and reworking the counter.
while the view from the b190 throne looks appealing, I think a room, like yours, has numerous advantages over
grnhornetcustoms
Adventurer
Just got my issue 7 today. Nice article looks like fun. Hmmm...there two similar to yours on Seattle CL right now.
ujoint
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Bah...it would get out of that without having to go digging for hubs
Maybe I'll try and get a video of it tomorrow.
SG
Yes, give us video!
Finally....the video.
This was taken last month and I've only now had a minute to post it up. Luckily the snow has melted considerably in the past week and spring is finally on its way....
There hasn't been any progress on Boomer over the winter. I had a few projects I was hoping to get to but life of course gets in the way. I do have 2 pairs of TRED traction units in the barn waiting for the upcoming roof rack build, and I'm hoping to get Boomer over to the transmission shop in the next few weeks to get the C6 freshened up along with a new TCI torque converter to reduce the slip I've been experincing.
SG
This was taken last month and I've only now had a minute to post it up. Luckily the snow has melted considerably in the past week and spring is finally on its way....
There hasn't been any progress on Boomer over the winter. I had a few projects I was hoping to get to but life of course gets in the way. I do have 2 pairs of TRED traction units in the barn waiting for the upcoming roof rack build, and I'm hoping to get Boomer over to the transmission shop in the next few weeks to get the C6 freshened up along with a new TCI torque converter to reduce the slip I've been experincing.
SG
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Mwilliamshs
Explorer
Driver's side, just aft of front door, up high, CB antenna folded back and down? It gonna go back up? Was intentional?
Mwilliamshs
Explorer
Back to weatherstripping
Can you elaborate a bit on this? I want to get my windows tinted but want to replace the window wipe seals first to prevent scratches as I expect the seals to need replacement before my lifetime warranty film. Any pics or details would be GREAT. Also, could you just quickly summarize the procedure of replacing these seals? THANKS A TON!
Can you elaborate a bit on this? I want to get my windows tinted but want to replace the window wipe seals first to prevent scratches as I expect the seals to need replacement before my lifetime warranty film. Any pics or details would be GREAT. Also, could you just quickly summarize the procedure of replacing these seals? THANKS A TON!