This is a list of the modifications and changes that have been made to the truck and camper. If you click on the colored (green) words it will open in a new window to show the modification.
If there is something that is not covered here, send us a note and ask…. we will be happy to respond with more info!
The truck is a 2013 GMC 2500HD 4×4 with a 6.0L gas engine and an automatic transmission.
The camper is a 2005 Northstar Arrow 8.5.
Modifications:
TRUCK
Custom aluminum chassis mount frame
Back seat storage box with locking drawers and cabinets
Auxiliary battery shared with camper charged by alternator and solar
Shocks
Sway bar
Seat covers
Rear slider window for access to camper
12 ton bottle jack for emergency lifting
CAMPER
Bed frame- IKEA ladder style frame
Cabinet latches from plastic catch to magnetic catch
Fridge removal
Stove hood removal
Microwave removal
Privacy curtain removal
Medicine cabinet removal
Solar—email us for detail
Peg board inside pantry
Cut larger opening near sink, finish trim
Shoe cabinet under shower area, finish trim
Rebuild cabinet door above bed to accommodate higher mattress
Remove stereo panel, replace with wood and steel panel
Custom hanging drawers mounted under cabinets
Remove sliding door on bathroom
Add shower curtain on track
Paint inside new cabinet opening above sink
Paint overbed panel that formerly held speakers
Bulletin board near couch
Magazine rack near bed
Bulletin board near bed
Sliding drawer unit in space over sink
Sliding drawer unit in pantry
New doors on microwave and fridge openings
USB/car charger installed in multiple locations
Clever cabinet door handles in a few locations
Finish clothes closet walls in balsa wood
Adhesive tile on floor in clothes closet
Metal racks in pantry
Removed TV stand
Multispray shower handle
Towel hanger in bathroom
Towel bar above back door
Lightweight bamboo shelves in large closet, formerly fridge
Lightweight wire sliding shelves in pantry closet
Side storage boxes with locking cabinets
Dual 6v battery system charged by alternator and solar
Side marker lights
Inverter 12v to 110v
Second water tank for drinking water only- linked to faucet at sink
Rear deck attached with chains and receiver hitch mount
Custom rear steps to access rear deck
Rear awning
Rotopax spare gas can mounted to ladder
Custom paint on sides and rear
Custom paint on sides and rear
Sand ladders mounted to sides of frame
Wow Geneva. This is incredible!
Enjoyed visiting here. Not sure if you hit Oaxaca yet. We were there for Christmas. It was magical. Could you do a tour of your new camper at some point? Would love to see how you have set it up. .
You might want to add our VW Shops Database page to your resources list. It’s the largest listing of VW shops in north America. A great resource when traveling. The URL is http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.php
We will be following along on your great adventure.
Larry & Maggie
http://www.roadhaus.com