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Old 09-19-2016, 11:19 AM   #33 (permalink)
slowmover
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Another set of thoughts. For space and utility maximization:

There's a beautifully restored 1974 TRAVCO for sale in FOrt Collins, CO. V8-440 Dodge power. Front disc brakes. Ninth Moho resto by owner.

Use it well and resell it later. Probably be close to break even on purchase and sales price. This is the approach the ex and I took with a truck/trailer combo. Sold the trailer, and came out ahead versus apartment rent, hotels, etc. And this was after spending on repairs and upgrades.

Leave the aero alone. It's already good. A Travco is highly admired, and valuable. A Cummins conversion wouldn't pay for itself very soon (and would need computer control six speed auto or manual six speed to be worth it). EFI on the 440 and the special cam from the FMC specialist, Morgan Hill RV, would be as far as I went).

Other than that, a third body color [stripe] and then go to ZIP DEE for a complete awning package all around that uses those colors. Same for interior window treatments. Use AIRSTREAMS suppliers.

The other upgrade to make it "better" is a gasoline generator. Bound to be a way to fit in an ONAN behind a custom door. (And I'd convert the roof AC to a Coleman low profile 15k but Mach 8). A solar package won't help, but AGM house and engine batteries would.

See Hendersons Lineup for suspension and steering upgrades.

Trip planning is how to get a vehicle down the road. When one is living in it 24-hrs, a few hours on the road every day or every other week isn't as important. MPG is relative. But not to cars. This remains a fundamental mistake in thinking with every RV thread on this site.

A Moho is a truly excellent way for a family to travel. And the short length of this one is a tremendous starting point. No second vehicle being towed. Etc. This IS an economical Moho.

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Last edited by slowmover; 09-19-2016 at 11:52 AM..
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