Shortbusadventure's Tiger Motorhome build
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womacje
Adventurer
Great Rig! I was thinking, those rear fenders would look awesome black... Great minds think alike. I also agree with your aesthetic views of the tiger, but its really hard not to love the capabilities and functionalities.
Sorry, to hear about you and the misses. My wife and I called it quits about 2yrs ago, we just make better friends than we do partners, sad but we are both healthier. My desire to drive into the wilderness and ride dirt bikes has never been greater in the last couple years.
Happy trails!
Sorry, to hear about you and the misses. My wife and I called it quits about 2yrs ago, we just make better friends than we do partners, sad but we are both healthier. My desire to drive into the wilderness and ride dirt bikes has never been greater in the last couple years.
Happy trails!
Scott Brady
Founder
Thanks for the Anniversary Ale!
Sorry the expo was so busy and we didn't have more time to catch-up.
Sorry the expo was so busy and we didn't have more time to catch-up.
Northern Explorer
Explorer
from post #47
The full length window they used to have never made much sense to me with it being covered by the bathroom.
from post #98
I think the bed would be much improved if it were a full 60 inches wide, even if it was left in the east west position. Maybe they'll make the change by the time I'm ready to buy one...many years from now.
It looks like they have done some changes to the back end (tail lights and window). Picture #7 bottom of the photo
The full length window they used to have never made much sense to me with it being covered by the bathroom.
from post #98
I think the bed would be much improved if it were a full 60 inches wide, even if it was left in the east west position. Maybe they'll make the change by the time I'm ready to buy one...many years from now.
The new and soon to be released Siberian Tiger will have a Queen sized bed facing forward above the crew cab. There will be other changes as well.
Northern Explorer
Explorer
Good to hear.
shortbusadventure
Adventurer
Its been a while!
Haven't done a update in quite some time. Here are some pics from my trip to OX11. I stopped in Scottsdale, AZ at ASFIR 4x4 to pick up some underbody protection. Those guys are great! Now I'm not so scared to drag the belly of the big truck.
OX11 was great! Got to meet tons of great people. Did a handful of really helpful workshops. On sunday I did a stellar ride with the "Cool" guys from Tourtech. Holy smokes, I helped pick up so many big GS beemers that day, I am convinced I don't want a huge adventure big. Mind you, they had no luggage either.
I met up with "ScottReb" and his wife Irene at the conclusion of the expo. We did most of the Mojave trail together. I had a great time, but learned that my rig is a bit big for the trail. Between the dually tires bashing rocks and and the sides getting beaten by Joshua trees and cacti, I beat the camper up a bit. I managed to break one solar panel, lose a few clearance lights, and break my side door catch. On the last day, I even bent one of my steel dually wheels. The sidewalls of all my toyo mudders took a beating.
When I came home, new Hankook A/T 's and the Centerline DOT dual beadlocks I've been waiting on had finally arrived. I have not completed install, as the bigger tires, and offset is requiring some fitment adjustments. I will hopefully have it all together next week and will take pics. The rear dually flares will be getting gut off, woohoo! Then some custom King Shocks are being built. The A/T's are much quieter as suspected, and ditching the duals rides so much nicer. I know i will miss the stability of the duals, but it's a compromise.
Also in the works is the rear tire carrier. I have a fab shop building a rear tire carrier that will slide for access to both the tire and storage compartments on the back while my dirtbike is mounted. I have also removed the packasport storage pod from the roof, in an effort to get as much weight off the roof. I am looking forward to never having to get the spare tire off the roof. It was never fun.
-Kevin
A parting shot on my drive North. On the Kern river outside Bakersfield,CA.
Haven't done a update in quite some time. Here are some pics from my trip to OX11. I stopped in Scottsdale, AZ at ASFIR 4x4 to pick up some underbody protection. Those guys are great! Now I'm not so scared to drag the belly of the big truck.
OX11 was great! Got to meet tons of great people. Did a handful of really helpful workshops. On sunday I did a stellar ride with the "Cool" guys from Tourtech. Holy smokes, I helped pick up so many big GS beemers that day, I am convinced I don't want a huge adventure big. Mind you, they had no luggage either.
I met up with "ScottReb" and his wife Irene at the conclusion of the expo. We did most of the Mojave trail together. I had a great time, but learned that my rig is a bit big for the trail. Between the dually tires bashing rocks and and the sides getting beaten by Joshua trees and cacti, I beat the camper up a bit. I managed to break one solar panel, lose a few clearance lights, and break my side door catch. On the last day, I even bent one of my steel dually wheels. The sidewalls of all my toyo mudders took a beating.
When I came home, new Hankook A/T 's and the Centerline DOT dual beadlocks I've been waiting on had finally arrived. I have not completed install, as the bigger tires, and offset is requiring some fitment adjustments. I will hopefully have it all together next week and will take pics. The rear dually flares will be getting gut off, woohoo! Then some custom King Shocks are being built. The A/T's are much quieter as suspected, and ditching the duals rides so much nicer. I know i will miss the stability of the duals, but it's a compromise.
Also in the works is the rear tire carrier. I have a fab shop building a rear tire carrier that will slide for access to both the tire and storage compartments on the back while my dirtbike is mounted. I have also removed the packasport storage pod from the roof, in an effort to get as much weight off the roof. I am looking forward to never having to get the spare tire off the roof. It was never fun.
-Kevin
A parting shot on my drive North. On the Kern river outside Bakersfield,CA.
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Wow...
Just read this end to end. I must say, love this rig. Very functional, and well thought out. I am very stoked on getting into the expo lifestyle and am certain that my Jeep Cherokee XJ with an Expo trailer will get VERY small very fast. 2 kids and the wife and I fill it up pretty good. lol
Anyhow, thanks for posting...great photos and good words, very nice to follow the adventures of others when you are stuck at home or at work!
Happy trails!
Greg
Just read this end to end. I must say, love this rig. Very functional, and well thought out. I am very stoked on getting into the expo lifestyle and am certain that my Jeep Cherokee XJ with an Expo trailer will get VERY small very fast. 2 kids and the wife and I fill it up pretty good. lol
Anyhow, thanks for posting...great photos and good words, very nice to follow the adventures of others when you are stuck at home or at work!
Happy trails!
Greg
shortbusadventure
Adventurer
Dually No More!
I have finally got the truck on singles, and putting some miles on em'.
The wheels are a heavy duty dual bead lock from Centerline wheels. They are forged, and quite a piece of machining. They are by no means light, but the whole set up is lighter than the steel dually set up. The tires are Hankook Dynapro ATM (285/70/17).
The truck drives so much nicer now. No matter how many times I had it aligned with the dually's, it always pulled slightly to the right. Now no longer. I am seeing a 2.5 mpg increase, less road noise, slightly more ground clearance. I added a Hellwig rear sway bar, which has made the stability amazing. I feel like I have the same stability I had with the duals. The rear track is wider than standard, as I retained the dually rear axle. It is 2" wider on each side, which is not noticeable due to the width of the camper. It looks just right! I cut off the rear fender flares, and had the area bed lined.
I had a custom rear tire carrier built, so that I could access my storage compartment when a motorcycle/bikes were on the back. I also have easy access to the tire in case of flats. The tire carrier slides out, instead of on a pivot. I will take some detailed pics of the carrier soon.
The Kings Shocks are finally on. I have only driven it minimally, but first impression is that it rides so much nicer. I was able to do 2500 miles with the tire change, now I get to see the change the Kings make. I will report back soon as I get more miles on em.
-Kevin
Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.
I have finally got the truck on singles, and putting some miles on em'.
The wheels are a heavy duty dual bead lock from Centerline wheels. They are forged, and quite a piece of machining. They are by no means light, but the whole set up is lighter than the steel dually set up. The tires are Hankook Dynapro ATM (285/70/17).
The truck drives so much nicer now. No matter how many times I had it aligned with the dually's, it always pulled slightly to the right. Now no longer. I am seeing a 2.5 mpg increase, less road noise, slightly more ground clearance. I added a Hellwig rear sway bar, which has made the stability amazing. I feel like I have the same stability I had with the duals. The rear track is wider than standard, as I retained the dually rear axle. It is 2" wider on each side, which is not noticeable due to the width of the camper. It looks just right! I cut off the rear fender flares, and had the area bed lined.
I had a custom rear tire carrier built, so that I could access my storage compartment when a motorcycle/bikes were on the back. I also have easy access to the tire in case of flats. The tire carrier slides out, instead of on a pivot. I will take some detailed pics of the carrier soon.
The Kings Shocks are finally on. I have only driven it minimally, but first impression is that it rides so much nicer. I was able to do 2500 miles with the tire change, now I get to see the change the Kings make. I will report back soon as I get more miles on em.
-Kevin
Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.