Purchased a used 4-Wheel camper a couple years back with the intention of doing some re-furbishing and customization for our needs.
We are more of a backcountry camping family, 4 humans and a dog, away from shore power. However, in the last couple years the purchase of the camper has lead to some longer family road trips and the occasional RV camp in a national park had done us good.
Very much appreciate all the members who contributed to this site as it has really provided a good base so I can move forward.
Here is the task list and I will try to keep some posts coming.
The only changes made so far have been maintenance and small upgrades. Replaced lights with LED, painted exposed based with “Rhino” lining, replaced all screws on the trim and re-sealed.
1. New furnace...The old Atwood went out and no “easy” replacement. After some conversations with the 4-wheel folks I decided to go with Propex. Karl at Westy was a lot of help. My wife needs heat! Unfortunately, old space would not work with either propex size. It was the heater that lead to all the work!
2. New base for camper, the Ford required about 5” height adjustment to fit camper...Complete with slide out storage.
3. Portable solar
4. More efficient battery monitoring/charging.
5. Simple/safe shore power access.
6. Relocation of water.
7. Flush mounted sink and water pump.
8. Removal of countertop stove. Go with portable two burner stove. Two gas line locations to allow multiple places to cook (make coffee with bed rolled out). Add line to cook outside.
9. Fan-tastic vent
10. New cabinets and extend all the way to wall.
11. New couch/bed.
Along with these changes I plan on cleaning up and updating some of the cosmetics of the camper.
1. Remove old flooring/carpet.
2. Remove plastic covering on panels. Replace all the “brown” screws and trim.
3. Seal/Paint everything and new flooring.
Hopefully I van contribute to this forum and please don’t hesitate to show me what I am messing up. Always wanting to learn a better way to do things.
We are more of a backcountry camping family, 4 humans and a dog, away from shore power. However, in the last couple years the purchase of the camper has lead to some longer family road trips and the occasional RV camp in a national park had done us good.
Very much appreciate all the members who contributed to this site as it has really provided a good base so I can move forward.
Here is the task list and I will try to keep some posts coming.
The only changes made so far have been maintenance and small upgrades. Replaced lights with LED, painted exposed based with “Rhino” lining, replaced all screws on the trim and re-sealed.
1. New furnace...The old Atwood went out and no “easy” replacement. After some conversations with the 4-wheel folks I decided to go with Propex. Karl at Westy was a lot of help. My wife needs heat! Unfortunately, old space would not work with either propex size. It was the heater that lead to all the work!
2. New base for camper, the Ford required about 5” height adjustment to fit camper...Complete with slide out storage.
3. Portable solar
4. More efficient battery monitoring/charging.
5. Simple/safe shore power access.
6. Relocation of water.
7. Flush mounted sink and water pump.
8. Removal of countertop stove. Go with portable two burner stove. Two gas line locations to allow multiple places to cook (make coffee with bed rolled out). Add line to cook outside.
9. Fan-tastic vent
10. New cabinets and extend all the way to wall.
11. New couch/bed.
Along with these changes I plan on cleaning up and updating some of the cosmetics of the camper.
1. Remove old flooring/carpet.
2. Remove plastic covering on panels. Replace all the “brown” screws and trim.
3. Seal/Paint everything and new flooring.
Hopefully I van contribute to this forum and please don’t hesitate to show me what I am messing up. Always wanting to learn a better way to do things.