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Ready for flames but how about converting to a trailer? [message #302205] Thu, 16 June 2016 15:57 Go to next message
McCohens is currently offline  McCohens   United States
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I know this may fly in the face of many out there, and possibly get me evicted but please consider my latest crazy idea.
I love the layout of the GMC, we have an Eleganza 2, it has been sleeping for about 5 years now. Life is now letting us get back into travel and waking up the monster has been slow and challenging. We looked at travel trailers, and like the idea but none of them have a layout and design that works for us. I will continue to get the GMC running, but a major issue like a rusty frame or bad drivetrain will be a deal breaker. If this happens what to do with it then becomes a question. I still think taking the body off, cutting it to about 20 feet and putting it on a new trailer might be neat. It would have to get a front section made but that is not a big deal. Has anyone else considered such insanity? It is a very strong body, has lots of windows, is aerodynamic, and has a tough enough roof to carry my big 200# kayak. In addition pulling it with a diesel pickup would be very easy and cheap on fuel.
I saw a fifth wheel conversion years ago, actually just pictures. Anyone else out there have crazy thoughts like this?
Thanks
Randy

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Re: Ready for flames but how about converting to a trailer? [message #302208 is a reply to message #302205] Thu, 16 June 2016 16:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
A Hamilto is currently offline  A Hamilto   United States
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McCohens wrote on Thu, 16 June 2016 15:57
...I will continue to get the GMC running, but a major issue like a rusty frame or bad drivetrain will be a deal breaker. If this happens what to do with it then becomes a question. ...
The drivetrain is in the condition you left it. The frame didn't decompose unless you parked it on dirt and let it squat on the frame. If you put the rear on blocks to keep it out of the dirt, all you need to do is replace all the fluids (especially the gas in the tanks) and a bunch of rubber (tires, hoses and belts, flexible brake lines and maybe CV joint boots).

Get it going on all 8, stopping on all 6 and drive it.

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Re: Ready for flames but how about converting to a trailer? [message #302209 is a reply to message #302208] Thu, 16 June 2016 16:21 Go to previous message
Justin Brady is currently offline  Justin Brady   United States
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It's been done, I've seen both a bumper pull and a gooseneck. To each their own, but realistically sell the GMC to someone that wants it and get an airstream.

Justin Brady http://www.thegmcrv.com/ 1976 Palm Beach 455

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