After wanting a motorhome for a while and not being able to find one with the quality and tow capacity what I wanted I decided to have one custom built. It all started out with a International 8600 with a Cummins engine (425 hp/1500 lbs) and a 4000 series Allison auto trans. Tow capacity is 80,000 lbs. Please enjoy the build.

Truck back from paint

Chassis stretched, framing done, slide-outs in and electrical started.

40,000 lb rated hitch installed.

Some interior walls going up, cab access cut, and lower storage compartments.

Thats some great progress in just 19 mins...

Exterior aluminum panels going up.

Sweet!! Who is doing the shell?? I think show hauler is charging 80k on their empty shells. Good luck on your build!!

Damn you, you beat me to it!

These guys work fast. In a few mins they should have the windows in and the stainless bull-nose on. Actually this all took place over the last 5 weeks.

wow that is going to be 1 sleek looking hauler...

CNC trailers in Anaheim. Chad's (the owner) dad used to own SanTek trailers. So if you know about santek then you know about their quality.
http://www.cvnmotorsports.com/

one touch auto level system

Outside about 90% finished with the windows in.

Here I thought somebody was going to build a motorhome like the 5th wheel that twoduners11 actually built himself. So you’re having it built, the title was a little misleading. Sorry for my confusion. It should turn out quite nice.

Dude, That is BAD A$$........

this thing looks awesome. did you save alot of money going this route instead of buying one already built?

I looked everywhere and The used ones were about 30-50K more then I ended up spending. All of my cabinets are 100% Cherry wood. Not one piece of particle board. 3 LCD TV's, Cal King sleep number bed, 1 pc granite counter tops, 8K diesel gen, central vac system, 200 gal fresh water and the list goes on. Its also pretty cool to see everything being built and to know EVERYTHING about the unit.

looking real good, how much is it going to run?

dude this is awesome, just plain awesome

If I had to guess have about $130K into it but wait until you see the latest pics

Sick build thread!

I friggen love these build threads. Keep the pics and details coming!

Who did the Chassis stretch, and how much did that cost if you don't mind me asking?
Did they weld or is it bolt together?
Is the camper body solid mounted, or does it ride on a air ride setup?

They are just around the corner I'm going to check this bad boy out. Those guys build some really nice stuff.

So how do you register it?? As the truck it was??

I am in that area all the time, I will be checking this out as well, I might just see you over there.

Very cool build thread keep the pic's and updates coming.

Woww......

Specialty truck (in Santa Ana) did the stretch and it was about $3500. This price included the custom frame, wiring, brake lines and air bag lines and a 4 pc drive shaft. They have been doing these stretches for 30 years and have not had any issues. The camper part is bolted to the frame and the rear suspension is air ride.

Take it to CHP and they reclassify the truck as a MOHO. Its a pretty simple process.

If anyone is in the area feel free to stop by and check it out.

Here are the latest pics.

That's amazing. I'd never even considered the idea of custom building an RV.

How long is it?

Outside TV/radio compartment. 32in LCD on a full motion mount and its tied into the whole outside stereo system. Also all tv's are linked to a video switching system, so all tvs can watch the same thing or all different. The outside stereo and play music off of the inside IPOD and can also control the inside volume and vice versa.

Some interior shots. All cabinets are 100% Cherry wood with blue M hinges and slides. Stainless appliances and stainless 4 door fridge. Flooring will be on the steps, through the kitchen, under the table and through the bathroom. Carpet is in the front and in the back bedroom.

The box is 27 ft.

Bathroom pics. Fantastic fan with remote control.

Rear/master bedroom. 12v ceiling fan, separate gen switch right next to the bed, rear AC with control. Also all 12v lights are on a central switch system so all lights can be turned on of all from anywhere in the coach.

that is one sweet build man, great job, it came together nicely.

Wow!! what a difference paint makes!! It looks 10 years newer with the white paint!

Damn!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InGtiEXQyF0

So, what wheels are you going to put on it?

CAAAAA! dayum brotha looking great i cant wait. now how about the stacker trailer any progress on that? that thing is going to be pimp at the track.

haha I wish I was a baller. Wheels will prob be Alcoa's. That way the wheels on the stacker will match.

Welcome to the forum Aaron/Remi. The stacker will get started as soon as I sell the toyhauler.

Very Impressive work

I'm curious about the truck.

Why not start with truck of the wheelbase you ended up with instead of getting it streched?
Or was the truck purchase and stretch cheaper than finding a truck with a chassis that length?

Just asking cuz I've seen some pretty long stake bed trucks on the road.

By the way, it's turning out insane. Don't ever remember seeing ceiling fans in any MoHo.

I paid $27K for the truck and it only had 140K miles on it. The motor is rated for 800K miles so I thought i got a pretty good deal. Finding a long wheel base truck in an auto with a lot of HP/TQ was hard to find. Most of the box truck chassis that I saw were 190hp-220hp.

Very cool. You have some great ideas to make it really well thought out.

man that is awesome! SO..........now that you are done, what would you have changed or done differently????

Well its still not done and not sure if I would change anything. Wait till I post the pics of the audio equipment that is coming in on Tuesday.