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    Toyota Hilux Motorhome Homemade From Argentina ( Construction )

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    The fabrication looks great. One question though . . is all that square tubing steel? If so, that's going to be one heavy rig.

    Thanks for the compliment, but steel is all anger was covered with aluminum compound (alucubond) what is going to make much lighter structure.
    So as you see in the pictures we have 250 Kg, 500 Kg estimates remain closed and do not forget we're going to put dual wheels
    Regards
    !

    Toyota Hilux Motorhome Homemade From Argentina ( Construction )

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    Some very impressive Toyota based motorhomes are made right in Argentina.

    http://vehiculo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-567899179-mini-motorhome-toyota-hilux-4x4-_JM

    Linda S

    Hi Linda, yeessss a very beautie motorhome, made in Argentina, i like so much but i talk with that "brand" and if i give the 2015 Toyota Hilux, based in U&S60.000 Dolars here, they Build the motorhome for anothers U$S 75,000 dolars.

    are they so crazy, we talk a U$S 135.000 Dolars Motorhome, and i bougth my Truck U$S 7,000 Dolars and i have planed calculation spend an estimated U$S 20.000 Dolars more!!

    Regards

    Toyota Hilux Motorhome Homemade From Argentina ( Construction )

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    Yes sir, we have that in mind at this point so far in the structure weighs 100 kg, we put a tank of 100 liters of pure water and one of 30 or 40 black water, then with respect to the coating we will do with some very light and what is cooler weighs about 50 kg, calculated the kilos have enough with what we are interested in equipping our house.

    keep commenting

    Regards

    Gonzalo

    Toyota Hilux Motorhome Homemade From Argentina ( Construction )

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    2004 Hilux in Australia has a gross vehicle weight rating of 2820 KGs. That is with the same rear you have and 195r-14C single tires in back. Model: TGN16R-TRNDKQ3

    South American version with same 5 lug semi-floating rear axle is rated for 2650 KGs. That with single 205R-16C tires in back. Model: TGN36C-TRMDKG3

    European version is rated 2645 KGs with 195R-14C single tires. That has single 195R-14C tires in back.

    Are you as a book of models !! haha very good information you are submitting me
    Still do not know, let's see how it is becoming the weight but it is possible to put dual wheels at the rear, it is something that we have decided.
    Thanks for all,
    keep in touch
    Gon y Carol

    Toyota Hilux Motorhome Homemade From Argentina ( Construction )

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    I was thinking the same. Real nice job of fabrication, but weight builds up fast when using steel tubing. Aluminum is the way to go if a person can afford it and has a heli-arc or TIG welder. I've found that building an RV body with light-weight materials and keeping it strong is VERY difficult. Boat and RV makers have struggled with that issue for years. I hate to think how much weight I added to my 1978 Chinook by just re-doing the floor and I DID use a lot of aluminum C-channels. The original system that Chinook used had very innovative honey-combed sort of rigid card-board and a thin veneer of plywood. Made a very light and strong floor until any part of it got rotten. Aluminum is a real pain. Difficult to weld and then you've got the worry of joining dis-similar metals and creating a sort of electric-charge machine that eats itself up with electrolytic rot. I'm waiting to see how the new aluminum-body Ford trucks make out after they see 10 years of road-salt and water. I think Ford is using all sorts of insulators wherever the aluminum touches steel and also lots of glue and rivets.

    Derek up North And jdemaris
    Thanks for your answers and your concern for helping our project.
    We are very clear that the weight we load our truck key, unfortunately in my country (Argentina) aluminum this project was too expensive so we decided to make a strong structure.
    inside we will make it as light as possible, both appliances and interior coating.
    While this Toyota Hilux factory came to support 1000kg, with some modifications that we make in the suspension that supports hope to reach 1200kg or 1300kg.
    I love that you can help with advice, continue with that
    Cheers
    gon and carol

    Toyota Hilux Motorhome Homemade From Argentina ( Construction )

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    that good experience !! I think I read something of you in Drive the Americas.

    Surely we do not have major problems with Toyota just chose this model because there are worldwide.

    Good that you liked my country! They came to Bariloche? that's my city.

    I like yours, some years ago I complete Route 1, all California finishing in Las Vegas.


    Thanks for offering information or data on border crossings, on the trip we will surely go to consult you.


    I saw some pictures of your Facebook really lead the life we want, everything in nature respecting life, Tell me about what has happened to his truck was kidnapped by police.



    Wait for your answer


    regards


    Gonzalo y Carolina

    Toyota Hilux Motorhome Homemade From Argentina ( Construction )

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    Hi Motorhome Friends My name is Gonzalo, I'm from Argentina region of Patagonia and a couple of years ago we started building our homemade motorhome on a Toyota Hilux 1992 2800 cc diesel.

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    we stretch the chassis 55 cm

    barely we finish we will carry out an ecological project called Hagamos Eco (can find more information in Spanish in www.hagamoseco.com.ar)
    To summarize it is a journey from Argentina to Alaska performing tasks aimed at raising awareness about caring for the environment.
    Right now we are building our future home and leave you some pictures to see what you think.
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    Cheers
    Gonzalo and Carolina
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    In this moment we are starting with the structure

    Toyota Motorhome Homemade From Argentina

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    Posted

    Here are some idea that about converting a Toyota MH. Your are starting from nothing, but some of the ideas may work for you.

    Espically the idea about having a removable camper, so that you can have a dual use flatbed truck to haul things.

    story....http://toyotamotorhome.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=206&hl=sawzall

    pictures ... https://www.flickr.com/photos/78578602@N06/

    another project

    http://thesupercamper.blogspot.com/2006/09/super-camper-construction-begins-nida.html

    Here is one more project, its a long read.

    http://www.hookedupfilms.com/category/huf-adventure-vehicle/

    Good luck on your project

    wme thanks for your answer, incredible projects you gave me, I was reading and are very interesting.
    The idea that comets me the removable house is very good, but we have decided that it is permanently motorhome.
    I will go up more information on the progress of the project so you can go see.
    greetings
    gonzalo

    Toyota Motorhome Homemade From Argentina

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    Posted

    Looks pretty neat, so far. How do you like that 2.8 non-turbo diesel, as compared to the turbo 2.4? I don't think the 2.8 ever made it here to the USA. Seems about the right size for an RV. Maybe around the same power and torque as a 2.4 gas engine? Were you around when the British Top Gear crew came though Patagonia?

    How does the price of diesel fuel compare to petrol/gasoline where you live?

    2.8 liter diesel: 91 HP @ 4000 RPM, and 138 lbs. torque @ 2400 RPM

    2.4 gas engine: 105 HP @ 4800 RPM and 137 lbs. torque @ 2800 RPM

    Hi, thanks for the opinion, with regard to the comparison between engines I think 2.8 is a bit more to force but does not respond as the 2.4 turbo.
    With the stretch that we add to the chassis will be strong and stable to be a mobile home, at least we think we will realize if we need dual once we have finished the project.
    Regarding your question of Top Gear, if I was here in Patagonia, but not very happy episode that happened was further south, at the height of the Falkland Islands was not pleasant for anyone and that the Argentine people still pained by the war.
    based on your question of the cost of fuel, here in my country the price is similar, in serious dollars 1.4 / liter of both combusibles (may vary a few cents) it is very expensive.
    While it comes to buy a 0 km, the price of a car to Diesel is more expensive than a gasoline engine.
    Best regards, keep in touch.
    Gonzalo

    Toyota Motorhome Homemade From Argentina

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Motorhome Friends My name is Gonzalo, I'm from Argentina region of Patagonia and a couple of years ago we started building our homemade motorhome on a Toyota Hilux 1992 2800 cc diesel.

    81Vzznvh.jpg

    izmHALc.jpg?1

    c6H16lD.jpg?1

    kQClpvl.jpg?1

    SAqsk43.jpg?1

    we stretch the chassis 55 cm

    barely we finish we will carry out an ecological project called Hagamos Eco (can find more information in Spanish in www.hagamoseco.com.ar)
    To summarize it is a journey from Argentina to Alaska performing tasks aimed at raising awareness about caring for the environment.
    Right now we are building our future home and leave you some pictures to see what you think.
    egIdcK2.jpg?1
    Cheers
    Gonzalo and Carolina
    gst2BeQ.jpg?1
    JE595CA.jpg?1
    In this moment we are starting with the structure
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