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Re: Unusual RV
Reply #152
Wonder if these will catch on in the US?

Wide Path Camper
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Unusual RV
Reply #153
Wonder if these will catch on in the US?

Wide Path Camper
Top of the line tops out at about $12K w/ all options (+25% vat) (+ whatever tariffs the new trade war brings on)
See the Price List here
Reminds me of the Eddie Bean's Swiss Army House that showed up an a Mad Magazine 'ad' years ago.
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE

Re: Unusual RV
Reply #154
Wonder if these will catch on in the US?

Wide Path Camper

As long as all your trips are downhill, I see no problems.
Uh, does the trailer have brakes? Might come in handy descending the east side of Tioga Pass.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

Re: Unusual RV
Reply #155
Now this is different!

Just A Car Guy: the 1971 Star Streak motor homes and 1976 Star Streak II,...
Saw this today at California Auto Museum in Sacramento.  Looked in great shape with nice large windows and aluminum skin a la LD.  I would have guessed from 50s/60s Jetson era than 70s disco era when built.  I admire the creativity and skill of the builder that created this functional work of art.

Rich
2006 MB



Re: Unusual RV
Reply #158
Saw this today a block away from home. No one was around to find out what the story was.

Untitled | lw5315us | Flickr
It looks to have been restored with an added rooftop A/C, for the sleeper cab.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

Re: Unusual RV
Reply #159
Larry,

The GM Futurliner would make the Ultimate RV if but for a few things...speed of travel, Campground access and MPG. Not that any of those things would matter to the likes of Jay Leno.

Knowing the state of many of the Futurliners when restoration begins and the actual usable space when completed, I suppose a Giant truck is not completely out of the question. (Note: After a bit of a search, it looks as though the flat bed Futurliner is in its original configuration). Still it would be nice to see one converted into the UltraLD. 😎

Hope you can talk to the owners. Maybe they’re on YouTube by now.

Ok so I couldn’t resist. Here’s a little history of the Beast. https://youtu.be/eidO9CE7Gys

Ultra Cool.

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"

Re: Unusual RV
Reply #160
The one big shortcoming of the Futurliners was that they were pitifully underpowered. Although they weighed twelve tons, they were originally powered by a four-cylinder Diesel engine, then in the early Fifties, repowered with a 302 CID straight-six gas engine. Wikipedia's Futurliner article lists the top speed of the original version as 40 mph, and of the later one as 50 mph.
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"




Re: Unusual RV
Reply #164
Saw this one in my Wal-Mart parking lot today. Someone’s living in it. 🤪
Daughter of the first Lazy Bones
Hitting the road on my own and with a friend 🚐 while reporting back to the Lazy Bones at home 🛋

2 Lazy Bones - Home

Re: Unusual RV
Reply #165
Saw this one in my Wal-Mart parking lot today. Someone’s living in it. 🤪
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Yet it moves - supposedly the last words of Galileo  comes to mind for some reason    ;)
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE

Re: Unusual RV
Reply #166
I can think of all kinds of things that it wouldn't be able to go under. Trees, gas station canopies, bridges...    RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB




Re: Unusual RV
Reply #170
I can hear the banjo music from here...
2014 27 MB
Towd: Either the Jeep Wrangler or trailer containing the BMW R1200GS and 2 E-bicycles
Happy wife=Happy life



Re: Unusual RV
Reply #173
Great stuff!  Thanks, Kent. — Jon
(Former) ‘06 TK “Albatross.” And (former) Vespa 250.   Alas, no more; both are gone.😕 Great memories remain! 😄

Re: Unusual RV
Reply #174
Cool to see the evolution Kent; thanks for sharing!

Gary
2007 30' TB