2001 Provan Tiger (F250 4X4) modifications

[Alpentalic]

Thanks. Squeezer did a hell of a job, we'll be picking up the torch and continuing the project as time and money allow.
I'm going to replace the original 9" vent with one those hatches this Summer along with a few other basic updates.
Snow removal without the ladder = un-possible IMO, at least in the PNW where it comes down wet and heavy most of the time.
I made a special tool to get the job done, but being able to climb up on top makes all the difference.

[suntinez]

I'd be interested to see that special tool if you care to share it.

Snow is an issue here too, this is the XL in Mar shortly after I replaced all the roof vents. Just in time



But - the CX will not fit in this parking spot so no roof access from the firewood shed for the new kid.

[tazco]

I noticed that you have two tigers are you going to sell the other one ?

[Alpentalic]

I'd be interested to see that special tool if you care to share it.

Pretty simple really, it's a floor squeegee with a dam added to it to push snow.
The rubber squeegee part is low impact on the finish and the added dam is 3~4mm plastic that is strong, flexible/non-brittle that I got from Tap Plastics.

[suntinez]

Pretty simple really, it's a floor squeegee with a dam added to it to push snow.

That's clever, I like it! And much lower impact than the pushbroom I've been known to use.

[suntinez]

Most of what I’ve done so far is to use this thing! It is a blast to drive, tons of power and very comfortable living space with lots of inside storage. Got its first little drink this past week too.





I took it to a scale, with full water/gas/propane tanks it came in at 8420 lbs (3680 front axle/4740 rear axle).

The roof vents (except the bathroom pipe cover) have all been replaced.



The AC is a Coleman Polar Cub 9200 BTU. It weighs around 90 lbs, and runs on 110 AC power with a 10A breaker. It is paired with the 67305 air distribution box on the inside. It is plenty for this small coach, and works well. It can run off a Honda EU2000i or other AC source. I’m still debating what that source will be.

The front fan is a Fantastic Fan 4000R.

After repairing the reignitor on the Dometic RM2354 3-way fridge, it works surprisingly well. Recently with inside coach air temps at 95 degrees, the fridge temp was 36 and the freezer actually made ice! Much better than my previous absorption fridges.

Next up will be a few latches on interior cabinets and some changes to the lower sofa cushion. The stock Tiger sofa/bed was replaced by the original owners with a homemade unit which is quite comfortable, and big enough for sleeping on without “making” the couch into a bed. I still don’t quite get how these cushions are meant to fit though.



At the moment, access is through the top only but provides a huge amount of storage underneath. The problem for me is that my dog hops around back there while driving and has repeatedly knocked the whole cushion off, no bueno. It also needs some supports built into it to hold it up while getting stuff in/out.



Under the bench are two 12V Deka 8A24M Group 24 79Ah batteries. I've got a couple new Group 31 AGM 12V batteries in the wings if I decide to parallel them into the power bank. Before any changes are made to the electrical though, the small gauge cable which runs from the solenoid under the hood will get replaced - and perhaps the solenoid also. I recently pulled the National Luna system and a bunch of 1/0 gauge cable out of another vehicle so it may get put to use here.

[mhiscox]

Faboo!

[ersatzknarf]

Faboo!

Animaniacs ?




Seriously, (and it has been said before) the idea of a pre-loved Tiger looks like such a great way to go !

Was just reading the ad for the one that Alpentalic adopted and wow, what a nice one that is

Wish my brain had been screwed on tighter when that came on the market, but things work out when they work out...

One can certainly understand how Suntinez has become addicted

Thanks to all for sharing about these great vehicles !

Just keeps getting better and better

[mhiscox]

Animaniacs?

Hook, line and sinkered from Yakko and Wakko down through Chicken Boo and the Randy Beaman Kid. Sad that the current youth of America don't have the daily challenge of trying to "get' everything in those shows.

And for you, Frank . . .

"This is the earth. And this is Pinky. You can tell the difference quite easily. One is a lump of inert matter hurtling blindly through the void. The other... is the earth."

[suntinez]

We need a Wakko smiley