Super C RV / Tow Rig

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BRUISER

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After many years of enjoying our old '83 MCI bus we decided to upgrade.

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Bus/RV Towrig project

Yes I started a new thread.. just so it could be a little bit cleaner.. 1983 MCI MC-9 and yes it has been already converted to an RV here is how I first saw the bus had to build a parking area and I drove it home today and got it into its new parking space in 1 try :) that...
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2019 Super C

Even though it is newer I still have lots I want to upgrade. So lots more to come

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Myself and the family took it on a 2000 mile trip to Maine and back. It drove great and has lots of power but I did find things I want to improve.

First thing I found was no main battery disconnect so I added one. Also found one of the jack pads was rusted. So I redid that one and welded it back on.

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After the trip it went back to dealer to get a few things they promised but we're delayed before trip. New slide out topper, awning lights and a new inverter.

We just got it back this weekend and I found another bad jack pad so I re welded that today also
 
The old parking pad was not level anymore. So my son and I had 6 yards of crush and run dropped off and we spent the weekend making it level.

Also added a small deck to step out onto when parked
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John picked up a sheet ofn1/4" for me so we cut it into smaller pieces to fit cnc table.

Going to make new feet for the leveling jacks. This rv came with snap pads which I don't like as they just hold water which causes rust etc. So I am going to make 15" round feet that will help with stability and not hold water

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So what does one of those weigh? Motor transmission combo?
 
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So what does one of those weigh? Motor transmission combo?
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To be honest. I don't know. I will taking it on a trip soon and hope to weight it all
 
Welded on new plates

We will see if these work or not. Not sure if it will cause more leverage and have issues or not. Time will tell

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If nothing else, they look badass. That has to count for something, whether they work better or not!
 
Took it out for first trip with a trailer.

All went well. No issues. Great weekend

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Like every rv you are always upgrading and working on them.

I have been doing all sorts of stuff just to get ready for a trip to Florida keys

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Short story, had to remove cab cabinet and wood, secure fiberglass to cab, fill all holes with expanding foam and make new wood wall and than reinstall everything.

We did both sides and it made a huge difference.
 
The original door latch also made noise and i found the button did not work. So also replaced that
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Fun for the kids and me :)

 
My AC went out late March, service plan covered a new one, installed by a local rv tech. This week the fan decided to detonate. New fan installed yesterday but threads in the collar stripped in seconds. Now waiting for another. Let’s just say the weather now is a bit different than March! Wishing a had two units.

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Making a carport for the rv to park under

Trying to keep roof clean

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I had to modify side risers to clear shop roof

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Having to make a wider pan for rv so carport has support

Fyi these are freaking heavy

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