Quigley 4x4 RV Four Winds 21rb

[capnjim]

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to introduce myself, I stumbled upon this site and it seems right up my alley. My wife and I built this unit last year and we live in it ful time during our rotation off of the boat we work on. That's August 1st until October 15th each year. I'm looking forward to getting home and getting back on the road. Anyway it's a 2007 Four Winds 21rb on a 2006 Ford E350 chassis. Quigley did the 4x4 conversion. It is lifted 3.5 inches, and we carry a 2008 KLR 650 on the back. You can just see it the photo. It gets a lot of looks when we arrive at the camp.

Jim

 

[T.Low]

Since you're new around here...I'm gonna be nice and help you out a bit.:sombrero:

For starters, you're gonna need to post a few more pics of that bad boy than just that one. I'm talking exterior, interior, scenic destination shots, action shots, camp site shots, bike hauling shots. Oh yeah. Thats the way it works around here.

Then of course, you're gonna have to post some stats on the rig, the tires, the gears, the axles, other mods like what type of bike tray, farkles on the KilLeR, ID the bumper for us (Aluminess?), you know the drill.:drool:

Finally, what's all this boat stuff? We're gonna need some of that info too.

But for a first post, thats pretty good.

Oh, and cool rig by the way.:ylsmoke:


Edit: I'm really leaning toward adding another two wheeler; a late model KLR or a DR650. Feel free to throw in some pics of the KiLeR too. I imagine you're on ADV also?

 

[peekay]

very cool!

how difficult of trails have you taken it on? Does the flex create any problems?

 

[bucketosudz]

:drool: Welcome!! Echoing what TLow has said. Good to have you, now post more pics...:smiley_drive:

 

[capnjim]

more, more...

To answer a few questions and give more info. We built the unit because I couldn't stomach spending $100,000 or more on a Host or a Sportsmobile. We knew that a van wouldn't be enough to live in for ten weeks straight, the porta poti and shower situation bothered me. The Host and other 4x4 motorhomes were awesome but so expensive. I was looking for a vehicle that could handle dirt roads, some fire roads, and camp in unimproved areas. For most motorhomes if a buddy says you can park over in that field you are worried about sinking in and getting stuck. With the Quigley unit it's less of a concern. We are limited by overhang so we cannot navigate really rough terrain. Plus we would shake the bolts right out of the particle board cabinets. I understand what I have built it's not a MOG. But it is very, very comfortable. In addition at 21 feet it can almost fit in a regular parking spot so we take it everywhere without a concern. We carry a KLR 650 on a Versahaul hitch mounted rack. The rack is very well built, more than once after hitting a huge bump I was scared that the bike was going to break off but it's still there. On the front we have an Aluminus bumper with the winch box but no winch. I may buy the winch this summer, not sure yet. It's one of those things that I'm sure I will never use. But I might not be as timid if I knew that I had it. We are going to add a front mounted hitch toolbox this year from www.truck-tool-box.com It might look a bit silly with the bike on the back and the box on the front but I need the space. I really need to take it to the scale and see how I'm doing, I've got to be close to max weight. I do have Airlift 5000 bags on the rear axle, they SUCK! I think I'm going to have Deaver build some proper rear springs as well this year. Here's a few more photos.

 

[capnjim]

Layout

It's a standard cab over bed design leaving a ton of floor space for living. The head room in the bed could be a bit better but I guess we would need to be taller or lose head room in the cab. The bathroom is awesome and it's nice to have a couch and dinette in a unit that is so small.

 

[Trail Monkey]

Nice rig.. I agree with you comments on the sportsmobile. If your living it for 10 weeks, it gets a bit much, the bathroom being the biggest issue. For us 8 weeks is about the max trips we have done in any vehicle and we are looking for more agressive offroad trails so its worth the sacrifice. but im jelous of your living quarters for sure..

Welcome to the portal.!

 

[haven]

Welcome, Capnjim! Thanks for sharing details of your impressive RV.

I moved this thread to the "custom camper" section of ExPo, where people talk about enclosed campers as well as the chassis they are built on.

Chip Haven

 

[T.Low]

Thanks for the photos and info.

That is a great looking rig. I always liked the concept of a lifted 4x4 Class C. Yours looks like the optimal size as, I agree, it certainly seems to maximize interior space and floorplan within a given exterior footprint that isn't too large.

The Versahualer has a good reputation. Do you have a back-up camera to keep an eye on the KLR? I've been meaning to do that on my van just to ease that nagging voice in my head. They're certainly cheap enough these days.

I can see a rig like that in my future. Well done.

 

[Ironduff]

That's a very sharp and pretty unique unit! Welcome to the forums. It's not a rock-crawler, but it's infinitely more liveable, especially in nasty weather . I know what you mean about getting looks in a campground... folks are endlessly curious about 4x4 C's. Again,welcome.

Jim H.

 

[wanderer-rrorc]

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thats freakin AWSOME!!!

"hey HONEY....come look at this!!"...:victory:

 

[capnjim]

Here's a pretty bad photo (I took it through a screen) from above showing the bike loaded and the roof of the unit.

 

[T.Low]

That is such a great looking rig.

I went FS road riding (around the gate) with a guy on a KLR just like yours.

First of all, he flew thru the paved twisties on the way there. Then once we were in the dirt he flat tracks it prety well too. Very versatile bike. He's got a Ducati ST3 and a Harley FLHXWHATEVERTHEHECK and he likes the KLR best.

Have you had any instances of trouble yet with the departure angle on the RV? I'd have to imagine that would keep you from getting to a few of my favorite camp spots in The Cascades as the water shed ditches cut into the road would get you. With my bike on back, I've scraped the hitch carrier a bit every now and then on those rainouts. I plan to modify it accordingly.

 

[capnjim]

T.Low,

For sure the overhang can be a problem. The wheelbase is actually pretty short, I think it's the shortest cutaway chassis available. I think its 133 inches, not sure though. So I've got a few feet of camper followed by a 600 pound bike. I'm actually looking forward to putting a hitch mounted tool box on the front to add a few more pounds to the front axle. When we are heading into the tougher campsites my wife is always outside checking the clearance. Now with the 3 1/2 lift and 85 sidewall tires it is way better than a standard c class. Everything is a comprise, the interior is very liveable.

The KLR, I love it. I drove it from Virginia to Canada in 2008, awesome trip. For a dual sport it is very comfortable. Kawasaki did a great job on the 2008 upgrade of the KLR.

 

[T.Low]

T.Low,

For sure the overhang can be a problem. The wheelbase is actually pretty short, I think it's the shortest cutaway chassis available. I think its 133 inches, not sure though. So I've got a few feet of camper followed by a 600 pound bike. I'm actually looking forward to putting a hitch mounted tool box on the front to add a few more pounds to the front axle. When we are heading into the tougher campsites my wife is always outside checking the clearance. Now with the 3 1/2 lift and 85 sidewall tires it is way better than a standard c class. Everything is a comprise, the interior is very liveable.

The KLR, I love it. I drove it from Virginia to Canada in 2008, awesome trip. For a dual sport it is very comfortable. Kawasaki did a great job on the 2008 upgrade of the KLR.

Everything is indeed a compromise. You've chosen and modified an awesome rig for your purposes.

Oh, I forgot to mention that my friend bought the KLR used with aluminum boxes, like new for $3500. They are an unbeatable value, new or used.

Cheers.