Samurai Motorhome Build Thread

[stevec]

Question about that tank, if you don't mind: I've heard it's marginally useful because it doesn't really fit another 5 gallons over stock, due a large portion of the tank being limited to air space for expansion. Is that your experience? can you really get 15 gallons in?

I think what you might be referring to is the pickup on the Petroworks tank - I held off buying one for years, as I was told be a number of different people that the additional fuel it holds is pretty much useless, as the fuel pickup couldn't get to it. A couple of years ago, Petroworks redesigned the tank (I think the story was that the mold needed to be redone anyway), and in doing so baffled the tank and redesigned the pickup so you could get those last few gallons out of the tank. I have one of the "new and improved" tanks, had no problem putting 15 gallons in it, and have run about a little over 12 gallons out between refueling without problems. One of these days I'll have to really put it to the test and see how empty I can get it.

 

[Dowry]

I think what you might be referring to is the pickup on the Petroworks tank - I held off buying one for years, as I was told be a number of different people that the additional fuel it holds is pretty much useless, as the fuel pickup couldn't get to it. A couple of years ago, Petroworks redesigned the tank (I think the story was that the mold needed to be redone anyway), and in doing so baffled the tank and redesigned the pickup so you could get those last few gallons out of the tank. I have one of the "new and improved" tanks, had no problem putting 15 gallons in it, and have run about a little over 12 gallons out between refueling without problems. One of these days I'll have to really put it to the test and see how empty I can get it.

That's just what I needed to know! Thanks for sharing your experience.

Oh, and sorry: Thread hijack OFF.

@mhiscox: I think the motorhome/sleeping platform is extra-cool too. I had always figured I'd do one via a cot structure, to save the weight of the wood, allow use of the passenger seat during the day, pack more tightly when not in use, and avoid needing the sleeping pad. But it's all just dreams at this point, and you've up and made one.

I also am running a seat cover on the passenger seat, so removing the headrest is not in the cards. But you've given me food for thought....

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[DKB2GO]

Mike.... I love how you never stop thinking and creating. Why not? is a great driving force. Keep it up.

Cheers,

David

 

[Ray Hyland]

I had a friend who built a sleeping platform into his Defender 90. It was actually at the height of the dashboard. The section that covered the front seats slid into the back when driving, and forward to sleep. You didn't have much headroom when sleeping, but you had a ton of storage under the platform. And with the seats folded forward and the headrests removed the platform was flat and stable and you had lots of room to stretch out.

Not sure if it would work in a Samarai, but just a thought.

BTW, I saw this thread highlighted on Zukiworld too, looks like some interest in this idea from lots of Suzuki owners.