derekkmartin
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I'm Derek and I'm from Texas. I'm a huge sports fan and I'm looking forward to buying my very first travel trailer or fifth wheel. I do not know the first thing about RV's but I know what I want to do. I'm not really a camper or a traveler... I plan to use my rv for tailgating events and for a "home" to relax in at my deer lease. With that said, let me tell you what my thought process is and ask you kind people for your thoughts and suggestions.
1. I don't really care if I purchase a travel trailer or a fifth wheel (probably would rather have a fifth wheel for the space) because I plan on completely gutting it. I'm not the most handy person in the world but I lease a building to a fine gentlemen who opened his business renovating the living quarters of Bloomer Horse Trailers and I can hire him to do the work for me (or trade labor for rent). What would be my first step in removing everything inside the RV? How would I go about doing it? Would it be easiest to remove the roof and crane everything in and out?
2. I plan to do 99% of my cooking outside on the grill, but I would like a "minature" kitchen space in my RV, by minature I mean a sink, refrigerator, and microwave to cook fixin's. How difficult is it to remove the stove/cook-top and re-do the plumbing to necessitate what I am looking for? Most likely we're looking at moving the refrigerator and sink about 4-5 feet, give or take.
3. Since I want to remove part of the kitchen space, the dinette, and sofas or chairs, and most storage areas, I would like to be able to fit a leather loveseat and two leather recliners (possibly make these massage chairs). Is this something difficult to do? Can I simply bolt down my loveseat and chairs? I would like to make the "living area" of my RV more of an entertainement area. I plan to have a very nice flat screen TV and all the electronics to go with it, including surround sound built into the ceiling.
4. I only need one living space for my wife and I, so I do not plan on gutting the master-bedroom area - simply remodeling it to bring it up to date. Since I will not be removing any of the bedroom/toilet/shower areas, what do I need to know about remodeling this area? I'm looking at buying an older RV since I'm renovating everything anyway... I will want a completely new matress and one that is VERY comfortable. Do I need to know anything in particular about this? Will a regular queen size matress I buy anywhere work?
5. I drive a 2008 Ford F250 4x4, Gas 6.8L V10. I think I can tow 14,000# safely. This probably should have been bullit number 1 as safety is my highest priority. I have a wonderful family I have to protect. Do you think I should be just fine keeping my total weight under 14,000 pounds?
6. I plan on painting the entire outside of the RV with my college colors. Is this really expensive? Is the best way to simply have an auto-shop paint it for me?
So, that tells you a little about what I am looking to do. What do you ladies and gentlemen think about my idea? Is this something totally unheard of? Is this something you think might totally be unrealistic? Thanks in advance... I'm looking forward to this project (even though I haven't bought my RV yet)! I'm sure I will have many, many more questions as they pop into my head. Is this the place to keep this thread alive throughout the entire process?
1. I don't really care if I purchase a travel trailer or a fifth wheel (probably would rather have a fifth wheel for the space) because I plan on completely gutting it. I'm not the most handy person in the world but I lease a building to a fine gentlemen who opened his business renovating the living quarters of Bloomer Horse Trailers and I can hire him to do the work for me (or trade labor for rent). What would be my first step in removing everything inside the RV? How would I go about doing it? Would it be easiest to remove the roof and crane everything in and out?
2. I plan to do 99% of my cooking outside on the grill, but I would like a "minature" kitchen space in my RV, by minature I mean a sink, refrigerator, and microwave to cook fixin's. How difficult is it to remove the stove/cook-top and re-do the plumbing to necessitate what I am looking for? Most likely we're looking at moving the refrigerator and sink about 4-5 feet, give or take.
3. Since I want to remove part of the kitchen space, the dinette, and sofas or chairs, and most storage areas, I would like to be able to fit a leather loveseat and two leather recliners (possibly make these massage chairs). Is this something difficult to do? Can I simply bolt down my loveseat and chairs? I would like to make the "living area" of my RV more of an entertainement area. I plan to have a very nice flat screen TV and all the electronics to go with it, including surround sound built into the ceiling.
4. I only need one living space for my wife and I, so I do not plan on gutting the master-bedroom area - simply remodeling it to bring it up to date. Since I will not be removing any of the bedroom/toilet/shower areas, what do I need to know about remodeling this area? I'm looking at buying an older RV since I'm renovating everything anyway... I will want a completely new matress and one that is VERY comfortable. Do I need to know anything in particular about this? Will a regular queen size matress I buy anywhere work?
5. I drive a 2008 Ford F250 4x4, Gas 6.8L V10. I think I can tow 14,000# safely. This probably should have been bullit number 1 as safety is my highest priority. I have a wonderful family I have to protect. Do you think I should be just fine keeping my total weight under 14,000 pounds?
6. I plan on painting the entire outside of the RV with my college colors. Is this really expensive? Is the best way to simply have an auto-shop paint it for me?
So, that tells you a little about what I am looking to do. What do you ladies and gentlemen think about my idea? Is this something totally unheard of? Is this something you think might totally be unrealistic? Thanks in advance... I'm looking forward to this project (even though I haven't bought my RV yet)! I'm sure I will have many, many more questions as they pop into my head. Is this the place to keep this thread alive throughout the entire process?