Turbocity tom
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Hi Everyone,
Long time “lurker” here and an even longer time Four Wheel pop-up owner. Finally had time to put some picture together of my rig.
1990 Chevy K1500 (purchased new) It has so many modifications that I could right a book on it- if I had the time.
It has a 1992 454SS engine (modified) and the 4L80E trans swapped (all certified by the CAL smog referee) 340HP/ 520lb/ft torque.
The camper is a 1996 Hawk that I have made a lot of modifications to also. Some I have not seen here.
I believe that I did the first dinette conversion in 1997. Used all the original materials from the couch (even the upholstery material)and made the seat back supports and the table supports from steel.
We actually stand on the table to get into the bed. It is very strong.
I had made my seat backs smaller than the one’s they are making today- I think that it gives more usable interior space. I redid the upholstery a couple of years ago to update the look. I find that this arrangement works very well for the wife and I. We have not had the need to supply a bed for anyone else, so don’t miss the lower couch.
One of the other major changes was to use a queen sized “hide-a-bed” mattress in place of the FWC foam.
It is designed to fold and fits perfectly. This bed has provided some of the best nights sleep. It is VERY comfortable. We travel with the bed extended /top down. There is still enough room to keep the pillows and a thinner sleeping bag up there (top down)
I have converted the water system a couple of times. One using a SureFlo demand pressure system- way too noisy- I currently use the small constant flow pump and turn it on/off as needed. I also changed out the facet for a “bar” style single lever unit. It sets high enough to get pans and bottle under. The water volume works perfect. I don’t have a water heater, usually just heat it on the stove when needed.
I added the Wave heater under the refrigerator.
Originally I installed a Wave 3 there and it worked OK, but never really heated things up. It would take the “chill” off in the morning. I replaced the Wave 3 with a Wave 6- I am much happier with the performance. I can run it on high for 10 15 minutes, then go to low and really keep it warm inside. We don’t camp much in the snow- most of our camping is desert and it can get really cold.
I have installed a JVC cd/DVD player and use a 13” LCD flat screen when we need entertainment. XM radio too.
We use our camper a lot and it has been very dependable. We have not had any issues with the appliances. I did have to reseal around the upper edge of the top. It did start leaking into the bed area.
Having lunch with the granddaughter
Thanks for looking and if you have any comments/ questions let me know
Thanks Tom
Long time “lurker” here and an even longer time Four Wheel pop-up owner. Finally had time to put some picture together of my rig.
1990 Chevy K1500 (purchased new) It has so many modifications that I could right a book on it- if I had the time.
It has a 1992 454SS engine (modified) and the 4L80E trans swapped (all certified by the CAL smog referee) 340HP/ 520lb/ft torque.
The camper is a 1996 Hawk that I have made a lot of modifications to also. Some I have not seen here.
I believe that I did the first dinette conversion in 1997. Used all the original materials from the couch (even the upholstery material)and made the seat back supports and the table supports from steel.
We actually stand on the table to get into the bed. It is very strong.
I had made my seat backs smaller than the one’s they are making today- I think that it gives more usable interior space. I redid the upholstery a couple of years ago to update the look. I find that this arrangement works very well for the wife and I. We have not had the need to supply a bed for anyone else, so don’t miss the lower couch.
One of the other major changes was to use a queen sized “hide-a-bed” mattress in place of the FWC foam.
It is designed to fold and fits perfectly. This bed has provided some of the best nights sleep. It is VERY comfortable. We travel with the bed extended /top down. There is still enough room to keep the pillows and a thinner sleeping bag up there (top down)
I have converted the water system a couple of times. One using a SureFlo demand pressure system- way too noisy- I currently use the small constant flow pump and turn it on/off as needed. I also changed out the facet for a “bar” style single lever unit. It sets high enough to get pans and bottle under. The water volume works perfect. I don’t have a water heater, usually just heat it on the stove when needed.
I added the Wave heater under the refrigerator.
Originally I installed a Wave 3 there and it worked OK, but never really heated things up. It would take the “chill” off in the morning. I replaced the Wave 3 with a Wave 6- I am much happier with the performance. I can run it on high for 10 15 minutes, then go to low and really keep it warm inside. We don’t camp much in the snow- most of our camping is desert and it can get really cold.
I have installed a JVC cd/DVD player and use a 13” LCD flat screen when we need entertainment. XM radio too.
We use our camper a lot and it has been very dependable. We have not had any issues with the appliances. I did have to reseal around the upper edge of the top. It did start leaking into the bed area.
Having lunch with the granddaughter
Thanks for looking and if you have any comments/ questions let me know
Thanks Tom
